Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167)

Mercedes-Benz's flagship SUV, the GLS, is now regenerated for the second generation and it promises to deliver the ruggedness, spaciousness, and S-Class riding comfort this flagship SUV delivers and this is something to watch out for if you see one stopping by the city hall like a real boss.

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS

The all-new Mercedes GLS is undoubtedly the S-Class of the Mercedes SUV range and with its ruggedness, spaciousness, and S-Class riding comfort this flagship SUV delivers, this 85,923.95 (plus OTR) Euro mammoth prepares to break new grounds in a way no other car ever done before. Whether if its for family use (which is too expensive for a family mover), escorting clients to their points of interests (be it a celebrity or a politician alike), or for plain outdoor use on Sunday mornings, the new GLS does it all because this is a full-size crossover that does serious things everyday.

Starting at the design, the new GLS is starting to look like a case of "Honey, I grew up the GLE" because it looks pretty much like an enlarged GLE of course. That's the Russian doll effect plaguing most luxury carmakers today but anyway, enough of the exterior design because let's shift focus on the interior, where the GLS's true beauty comes into play.

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS interior

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS interior

The interior is where the new GLS shines and the tech-laden dashboard is worth being toyed by trigger-happy drivers who want to enjoy every feature offered as well as the MBUX with the rather annoying voice command that works like the Amazon Alexa nonsense at home. Yes, the voice command can be rather annoying because it's like Alexa on wheels, the seating configuration can accommodate either six or seven passengers, depending on the optional extras you're carrying. Not only it's spacious enough for the VIP to relax, the boot space is surprisingly roomier than the previous model as well, meaning there's enough room to squeeze yourself at the third row seats if you are itching yourself to get inside by the back door like some people do. With all that space and all that comfort the new model offered, the new GLS really puts a shine on the inside where it matters.

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS

The range-topper of the new GLS is the GLS 580 4MATIC with its 4.0L V8 Bi Turbo engine producing 490PS of power and 700Nm of torque and with the 9G-TRONIC mated on it, it does 0-100kph in 5.3 seconds and electronically limited to 250kph. Of course, the new model comes with diesel engines which are Euro 6d-compliant but Europeans wouldn't want one of course.

Despite being made by the Americans, the new GLS still works rather well in German roads, even offroad, with its 4MATIC all-wheel drive system. With the standard AIR MATIC air suspension, it feels good to tackle through tarmac, gravel, and snow with ease, but with the E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL, drivers will like the new GLS even more because it gives them near-perfect off-road capabilities fit for the elephant in the room. Not as good as a Range Rover but this system's hopeful, giving them plenty of reasons to exploit the new GLS's capabilities as well as its American blood flowing through its German steel.

On the trip home, the new GLS offers the most cutting-edge safety tech offered on a full-size SUV, making it worth confident that they will make everyone back home safe and secured. No questions asked.

The GLS is  the S-Class of the Mercedes SUV range that delivers the ruggedness, spaciousness, and S-Class riding comfort it needs and for the second-generation, there's so much to love or hate about the newest version. In fact, what's to hate about the full-size Mercedes SUV that does all the things an average S-Class can't do?

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