GLS [Official] Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167)

[hannaz]

FL GLS Maybach & GLE

 

[Rolf]

The GLS looks much better in person than in photos. In real life it doesn't seem that big, its styling disguises its size quite well. The interior is the only disappointment as its virtually identical to the GLE except for the 3rd row of seats. I hope they update the interior to make it a bigger step upwards in quality and luxury as its been overtaken by many rivals for desirability.

 

[AndreB]

GLS desperately needs a new interior to compete with Range Rover, even X7 is much better inside.

 

[Merc1]

The GLS has always needed to match the actual S Class interior wise instead of a bigger GLE. That has always been its major flaw. It should be their Range Rover.

M

 

[empower77]

HyperScreen.

I expect the same to the S Class.

Bigger Grille
Stars in the Headlights & Tail Lights
HyperScreen option
New Colors & Interior Combos

Edit: I mean SuperScreen™ -> updated version of HyperScreen™, where the instrument screen is separated due to more natural angle.

Yeah.. good luck with that … I doubt they will reengineer the interior

 

[empower77]

The GLS looks much better in person than in photos. In real life it doesn't seem that big, its styling disguises its size quite well. The interior is the only disappointment as it’s virtually identical to the GLE except for the 3rd row of seats. I hope they update the interior to make it a bigger step upwards in quality and luxury as it’s been overtaken by many rivals for desirability.

It isn’t that big. Both the X7 and GLE are around 206-207 “ long while the Escalade is 227” long.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

The GLS has always needed to match the actual S Class interior wise instead of a bigger GLE. That has always been its major flaw. It should be their Range Rover.

M

MB really just doesn't get it. Anything with an S in it's name should be engineered, built and finished like an S.

Luckily the S-class brand is just so strong, bastardisation of the name has not changed the market perception of the saloon.

 

[Serpens]

It isn’t that big. Both the X7 and GLE are around 206-207 “ long while the Escalade is 227” long

Well, the extended version at least. The more popular regular model is 211 inches long.

 

[Serpens]

MB really just doesn't get it. Anything with an S in it's name should be engineered, built and finished like an S.

Luckily the S-class brand is just so strong, bastardisation of the name has not changed the market perception of the saloon.

They’re stuck in a difficult situation. They can’t have the GLS start at $118k like the S-class. The starting price of $87k aligns it better with key completion and allows for greater volume. If they raised the starting price up another 20k I’m sure the luxury experience would come along to match.

I’m with you regardless, I do wish they could find a way to make the GLS experience closer to that of the S-class.

 

[leylandi]

superscreen

 

[empower77]

superscreen

Wait so the 2nd refresh will have a super screen? Interesting…

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

superscreen

Thought a seat design would be a cheap upgrade.

 

[Satanicom]

Yeah.. good luck with that … I doubt they will reengineer the interior

For me, it looks like a superscreen.

They must put drastic changes for 2nd FL on EOL model to refresh him for another 3-4 years.

GLS debuted 5.5 years ago... time flying.

 

[Serpens]

Thought a seat design would be a cheap upgrade.

I really hope that's still coming.

 

[hannaz]

A rendering came across in mercedes-fans.de

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

A rendering came across in mercedes-fans.de

That's actually a really good render. Way better than others I've seen.

 

[hannaz]

This look interesting.. next face lift GLS is going to get star on hood & a more classic elegant grille as well???

 

[fortuner]

This look interesting.. next face lift GLS is going to get star on hood & a more classic elegant grille as well???

I think is is a very smart move..

Will give it a more luxurious look if done well.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

Not sure what the idea is sending a luxo bathe ultramassive SUV around the Nordschleif, but have at it I guess.

Maybe if modern cars didn't weigh as much as small busses, they wouldn't need to spend so much money on the suspension for the ride to be soft, while also maintaining good body control.

 

[Centurion]

Not sure what the idea is sending a luxo bathe ultramassive SUV around the Nordschleif, but have at it I guess.

Stress, maximum load and safety test.