43221B

Only one picture, not so sure what to think...

http://www.topgear.ro/galerie/galeri...2012?imageNo=3

ddcha

I hope that's just a rendition because it looks very awkward to me.

FastMoneyPlaya

I don't like it at all... I think I'll stick with my 2011 for a while

aggst1

If it is the real thing and not a rendition then it's clearly a facelift with C class style headlights and not an entirely new model. The side looks identical to the current GL

aeggroup

I don't think the exterior will look a lot different from current model. The main changes will be in interior design.

MomsBenz

Definitely don't like it. Maybe it is one of those changes that eventually grows on you, not sure. I too am going to stick with my 2011 for awhile

vntgspd

Looks chunky and really busy with too many creases and bumps. Not liking it!

Woohoo! Gotta love when the new model is ugly. The last thing I need is my wife coveting a new $75K SUV!!

Also, if the new interior is anything like the new ML - not digging that either!

aeggroup

New interior will be exactly like ML. Just look at the current model's interior.

AsianML

Ponton fenderss just don't work on an SUV. Don't like it on the new ML, wouldn't like it on the GL.

merc1234

Are there any clues for the new engines? I keep reading the '13 GL will get the MOVE engines, so I guess the GL550 would get the 402 turbo V8, but what happens to the GL 450? I would hope they don't plan on putting that new 3.5L V6 that makes 302hp in a GL450 replacement.

Justin4586

I dont think MB will be stupid enough to put the V6 in a ginormous GL. Looks like a simple facelift. Other than the headlights, I like it.

stmeme

Photoshopped is my guess.... Look at the where the hood meets the grill by the passenger headlight. If not that's really poor assembly...

QuadBenz

That's definitely a photoshop. There are a few telltales. However, I wouldn't be surprised to see the new GL look somewhat similar to that, with the exception of what the photoshopper did with the tail lights.

justthebest

So funny story - there's this Japanese company that pulls better than 530hp out of a V6. And with some mods, the engine can push 700hp. Good talk.

jchochla

The front looks like bad, and overall looks like its fatter and longer. Buy a 2011 GL right when the 2012 comes out...you'll score a great deal...lol

mdadgar

Please. That's plenty of motor for a soccer mom to haul her kids to practice.

That twin-turbo V8 will be plenty for those of you who need to compensate.

- Mark, drives a diesel

Justin4586

Hmm but you think MB will TT the V6? I don't think so. I was obviously talking about the 302hp V6. Unless its TT or a high torque diesel a V6 doesnt belong in a 5500+ lb GL.

jchochla

If this is what its gonna look like, they really f****ed up. It should look more sleek and sportier, not bulkier.

43221B

I pretty much agree with all the negative comments. However, I think the angle the photo was taken from, is and has always been the worst view of the GL. It looks sort of like a mini-van from that angle. I think it will look much better when we have more photos. White might not compliment the new body panels either.

ksdprasad

it is rendered picture i believe, see the camo version. http://www.burlappcars.com/2011/12/2...rcedes-gl.html

YYZ-E55

2012 GLs have been out for several months now.

Invain15

Looks live an oversized minvan to me. MB still doesn't work well in the SUV game to me.

JimBarnhart

Interesting, I'm looking at upgrading my 07 GL450 to a 12 GL350 in the coming days. Before I make the plunge I am trying to find out if I'll have buyer's remorse when the new GL comes to market. I've been looking at the ML interior as a basis for what I think the new GL interior would be. Other than the puck, and moving the seat adjusts to the door there doesn't appear to be any major changes. I would be most disappointed if MB offered a revolutionary new Comand package.

aeggroup

Just look at 2012 ML or E class Comand system - it will be exactly the same.

FastMoneyPlaya

So in other words, the Command system will continue to suck. That is a major disappointment I have with my 2011 GL350 - the other being the run flat tires. Otherwise I am quite pleased with the vehicle- especially with the fuel economy of the diesel.

The new ML Bluetec moved the Adblue filler right next to the gas filler, so I assume the 2013 GL350 will do the same. I guess that will mean real tires for the new model instead of run flats. But if the Command system is as clunky as the current model, I've got no reason to upgrade.