HighestOfHigh
Cornering Kingpin
In the live photos the AMG bumper looks better. Still not sure about this one, but it will sell either way.
GLS [Official] Mercedes-Benz GLS Class (X166)
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The Mercedes-Benz GLS, formerly Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, is a full-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz since 2006. The GLS is considered the flagship of the marque's SUV lineup, although the body-on-frame G-Class (originally intended for military off-roading but also offered in luxurious trims) is more expensive and has been in production longer.
mehdi tavakol
Schwarzwald Sprinter
old and new
It won't, not until the next generation arrives in 2 or 3 years time.
Wolfgang
Kraftwagen König
The GLS Job #1 rolls off the line. 
Jason Hoff (in front in the middle), site manager of the Mercedes-Benz plant Tuscaloosa, with his team during job number one of the new GLS.
Production start at the US-plant Tuscaloosa: Mercedes-Benz plant Tuscaloosa starts the production of the GLS
The luxury SUV celebrated its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2015. “Here in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the new GLS is built on one assembly line alongside the GLE and the GLE Coupé”, says Hoff. In 1995, the plant Tuscaloosa started as the first major passenger car facility of Mercedes-Benz outside Germany and is considered as the nucleus of the automotive industry in Alabama. The plant is the traditional production location of the SUVs in the global production network of Mercedes-Benz Cars. In 2015, Tuscaloosa built more than 303,000 vehicles – an all-time record for the plant, which celebrates 20 years of production in early 2016.
Demand for the SUVs from Mercedes-Benz continues at a high level. Sales in January were 62.5% higher than in the prior-year month and rose to the new record of 53,966 units. In 2015, Mercedes-Benz renewed almost its entire range of SUVs. The new models have had an excellent reception from the customers: Sales of the GLC, the updated GLE and the new addition to the SUV portfolio, the GLE Coupé, were at record levels.
The GLS, the "S-Class among SUVs", once again raises the bar in its segment. The only full-fledged seven-seater in the European premium SUV segment boasts ample spaciousness and combines luxury with impressive levels of comfort, agile dynamics and also best-in-class safety. Whether put to everyday use or venturing off the beaten track - the GLS meets all requirements effortlessly and comfortably. For customers in the US the new GLS will be available from now on, the market entry in Europe follows in spring.
Source: Daimler
Jason Hoff (in front in the middle), site manager of the Mercedes-Benz plant Tuscaloosa, with his team during job number one of the new GLS.
Production start at the US-plant Tuscaloosa: Mercedes-Benz plant Tuscaloosa starts the production of the GLS
The luxury SUV celebrated its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2015. “Here in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the new GLS is built on one assembly line alongside the GLE and the GLE Coupé”, says Hoff. In 1995, the plant Tuscaloosa started as the first major passenger car facility of Mercedes-Benz outside Germany and is considered as the nucleus of the automotive industry in Alabama. The plant is the traditional production location of the SUVs in the global production network of Mercedes-Benz Cars. In 2015, Tuscaloosa built more than 303,000 vehicles – an all-time record for the plant, which celebrates 20 years of production in early 2016.
Demand for the SUVs from Mercedes-Benz continues at a high level. Sales in January were 62.5% higher than in the prior-year month and rose to the new record of 53,966 units. In 2015, Mercedes-Benz renewed almost its entire range of SUVs. The new models have had an excellent reception from the customers: Sales of the GLC, the updated GLE and the new addition to the SUV portfolio, the GLE Coupé, were at record levels.
The GLS, the "S-Class among SUVs", once again raises the bar in its segment. The only full-fledged seven-seater in the European premium SUV segment boasts ample spaciousness and combines luxury with impressive levels of comfort, agile dynamics and also best-in-class safety. Whether put to everyday use or venturing off the beaten track - the GLS meets all requirements effortlessly and comfortably. For customers in the US the new GLS will be available from now on, the market entry in Europe follows in spring.
Source: Daimler
Mr. Mercedes
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It still upsets me that they've named this a GLS. It's nothing close to a GL 'S'.
I thought it was 2019? If 2018 I should be able to order one this time next year?
Mr. Mercedes
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LOL...Americans and their model years that are 1 year ahead. I think Marcus means an actual 2018 release date, not a 2018 model built in 2017.
No need to label Mr. M....I got it now thanks
Mr. Mercedes
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Sorry Anthony. My apologies if that came across rudely. I was just humored by the age old problem we have on this forum with model years and how there is often confusion because of the American model year system.
ok thanks for your response.
Yaz
Autotechnik Ace
I'll believe it when I see it. No way MB is making it off the S-Class. But we shall see.
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