GL-Class (X166) [Official] Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X166)

[Wolfgang]

Dr. Dieter Zetsche recently explained it thusly.

Mercedes' car plant in Rastatt, Germany, where the company builds the A- and B-class cars, has negotiated 21 extra weekend work shifts to raise production, Zetsche said. The company lacks capacity to meet demand for compacts and SUVs, he added.

http://www.germancarforum.com/commu...rcedes-benz-a-class.43509/page-31#post-627166

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Such a shame the capacity isn't available. Mercedes sales would recieve a considerable boost.

The dealers here have few ML's on the showroom floor and I'm told there is a 4-6 month wait on ordered vehicles. The A-class waiting list is building quickly too. We expect the first GL's here in the next couple of weeks. I can't wait to see this beast.

 

[Wolfgang]

Thanks to fab who posted the GL changes for model year 2014.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

No updated Command Unit on the GL then?

 

[Wolfgang]

SPLITVIEW may require a different COMAND.



SPLITVIEW – one screen, two programmes

A further highlight of the E-Class is the optionally available screen featuring SPLITVIEW technology, which allows the driver and front passenger to view two different sets of content at the same time. While the driver is checking the navigation instructions, the front passenger can sit back and watch a film on the very same display.

Developed by Mercedes-Benz and Bosch, SPLITVIEW technology makes use of a backlit active matrix colour display (TFT-LCD). This shows two different images simultaneously by placing pixels adjacent to each other. A filter masking the display divides this mixed image in such a way that depending on the seating position, only the pixels making up one or the other image can be seen. As a result, the driver and front passenger can view different programmes on the same screen at the same time.

So as not to distract the driver, a remote control is available for the front passenger. In addition, he can enjoy his personal entertainment programme using headphones. Of course, the front passenger need not dispense with making use of telephone or navigation features, since he is also able to use the display to access all of the information from the COMAND Online control and display system.

http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-1553297-1-1570511-1-0-0-0-0-0-11702-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html

SPLITVIEW premiered on the 2010 S-Class.

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[Wolfgang]

Starting with MY2014 P1 includes heated and cooled cupholders, while they are standard on the GL550.

BenzBlogger » Blog Archiv » Heated and Cooled Cupholders in the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class!

 

[klier]

This is brilliant! Typical MB!

 

[LaArtist]

Things from the S class trickling down ..i like it

 

[Wolfgang]

Regardless of the engine under the bonnet, however, the Mercedes-Benz GL indulges occupants, cossets them with a smooth ride, and keeps its driver entertained thanks to a balanced chassis and sweet steering. It is an excellent small apartment-sized SUV.

2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Review: GL500 | CarAdvice

 

[Betty Swollocks]

This is brilliant! Typical MB!

This is available on the Audi Q5 too.

 

[Wolfgang]

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http://www.autoevolution.com/merced...nz-gl-class-luxury-for-seven-video-65221.html

 

[Wolfgang]

A GL 65 AMG V12 rumor, including the L version for China.

Sebastian Nast / MB Exotenforum


http://nast-sonderfahrzeuge.de/MB-Exotenforum/forum_entry.php?id=110412

 

[Merc1]

Why the hell not? Do it. China and the Middle East will buy every one of them.

Thing is with the G, S, S Coupe, SL and possibly the GL all sharing a V12, isn't that enough volume to justify developing a new one? The current V12 is the oldest engine of any of the German luxury brands I think. I mean it is still the SOHC, 3-valve layout/design lol.

M

 

[KiwiRob]

You forgot Pagani, they also use a version of the Mercedes V12.

 

[DjordjeC63]

Making bus look like really big bus.

 

[tennmb]

A longer version would sell well in the US.
The reality is Mercedes needs to manufacture this model in a different market. US supply has suffered even though the GL is built here.

 

[Merc1]

Tenn, maybe you can explain to us why Mercedes won't increase allocation for the U.S. market if they know they can sell more here? I don't get that???

M

 

[tennmb]

It's simple. The GL is ONLY built in the US. They can retail the GL in other markets and make a lot more per unit. The plant is at capacity I'm sure. The bottom line is the bottom line. They can make more in other markets. The only way to increase US allocation is to cut to other markets.
We had a lot of US dealers, mainly Florida, who were selling to exporters. Literally making big $$ over list. Mercedes response (and can't blame them) was to stop allocating to US dealers if they were going to ship overseas anyway. For dealerships who played by the rules (like us) we get the short end of the stick.

 

[Wolfgang]

Russia presented each of its Gold Medal winners with a Mercedes-Benz GL. Silver medalists received a M-Class, and bronze medalists a GLK.

Ria Novosti

http://www.themoscowtimes.com/sochi...c-medalists-receive-mercedes-suvs/495364.html

 

[Wolfgang]

Automobile Magazine mentions a next generation very long wheelbase GL X167 may be in the pipeline for about 2018?

Unlike its predecessor, X167 will come in two wheelbases: long and very long.

http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/1403-aston-martin-could-get-mercedes-benz-sl-gl-platforms