Replacing the GL Class, which was first launched in 2010, the new 2016 Mercedes GLS was launched in India today at INR 80.4 lakh, ex-Pune. Like its predecessor, it too will be produced at the company plant in Chakan near Pune.
Mercedes GLS facelift is a full size, 7 seater SUV. The India-spec Mercedes GLS facelift receives a 3.0 liter V6 diesel engine mated to a 9G TRONIC automatic gearbox offering 258 hp peak power and 620 Nm peak torque sending power to all four wheels via 4MOTION all-wheel drive system.
Changes to exterior of new Mercedes GLS facelift include new headlamps, a twin slat front grille and new bonnet design. It also gets a redesigned front bumper, updated rear bumper and tail lamps along with new 20 inch alloy wheels. 6 exterior color options are also being offered in the facelift. Interiors boast of a refreshed cabin design dominated by a new instrument cluster, new steering wheel and redesigned centre console.
It receives an 8” floating touchscreen along with updated software with COMAND infotainment system. Buyers are given the option of a new Designo Exclusive Nappa Leather package to add to the luxury of the vehicle. Abounding in safety features, these include adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, active blind spot, crosswind assist, autonomous braking, etc. It also gets 5 drive modes (Comfort, Sport, Slippery, Individual, and Off-Road), 360-degree camera view, etc.
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The new Mercedes GLS Class competes with the likes of Volvo XC90, Audi Q7 and BMW X5. It does a 0-100 kmph in 7.8 seconds, has a top speed of 222 kmph and a turning radius of 6.2 meter.
Specs
| Engine | V6 |
| Displacement | 2987 |
| Power | 258 hp @ 3400 rpm |
| Torque | 620 Nm @ 1600 – 2400 rpm |
| Transmission | 9G-TRONIC |
| 0-100 kmph | 7.8 seconds |
| Top speed | 222 kmph |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Tank capacity | 100L (including 12L reserve) |
| Boot with 3rd row up | 680 liters |
| Boot with 2nd and 3rd row folded | 2300 liters |
| Turning radius | 6.2 m |
| Kerb wt | 2455 kg |
| GVW | 3250 kg |
| Length | 5130 mm |
| Width | 2141 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3075 mm |
