2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS is king of SUVs

By CARSIFU | 4 November 2015


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ATLANTA, USA: The new 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS is billed as the "S-Class among SUVs." and the only full-fledged seven-seater in the European premium SUV segment.

Compared with its predecessor, the new generation features extra DYNAMIC SELECT transmission modes, improved air suspension system (AIRMATIC) with enhanced damping system (ADS), nine-speed 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission, and new Mercedes-Benz telematics which includes internet access and remote-start capability.

With the 2017 model year facelift, designers have adapted the full-size luxury SUV to the current Mercedes-Benz design idiom.

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On the exterior, focus has been placed on a redesign of the front end, while the rear has been modernised around the bumper and with full LED tail lamps.

Eye-catching highlights in the interior include a newly designed instrument panel with Media Display, new 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel, modified center console with touchpad and new trim options.

The powerful GLS550 4MATIC with V8 biturbo engine featuring direct injection now generates 449hp, some 20hp more than the preceding model, and a maximum torque of 700Nm.

The 3.0-litre V6 biturbo engine, also featuring direct injection, is used in the GLS450 4MATIC.

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This engine produces 362hp and 500Nm of torque from 1,800rpm, and like all GLS models has an ECO start/stop function.

As the top-of-the-range model, the Mercedes-AMG GLS63 now has 577hp, over 27hp more than its predecessor.

The peak torque of 761Nm is now available from just 1,750rpm.

Alongside the petrol engine offerings, in the GLS350d 4MATIC offers a proven V6 diesel engine rated at 255hp and with ample torque of 617Nm.

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