GL Class (X166) 2013-2015 after facelift became GLS (X166)

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Old 03-27-2015, 09:35 AM
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FWIW, the wheelbase of the GL just happens to be....wait for it.....121".

Coincidence?

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Originally Posted by jenz
Strange, I don't visually "see" it but don't know how MT would be wrong, either

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/.../photo_04.html

http://www.eurocarnews.com/13/0/0/64...ry-detail.html
I don't see it either. And as the above comment points out, the GL is 121" so it appear MT got that bit of info wrong. Changing the wheelbase of a mid-cycle refresh is a bit much to expect as well.
Old 03-27-2015, 11:25 AM
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If the 2016 GLS63 looks this good from the front and comes with those black wheels and red calipers, I'm ordering one ASAP. That is a very attractive design.


What do you guys think of it?


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Very nice looking! To bad I need (ok want) a third row.


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Originally Posted by jerome8283
Very nice looking! To bad I need (ok want) a third row.
Well....the GL is going in for the same refresh.......
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Originally Posted by jerome8283
Very nice looking! To bad I need (ok want) a third row.


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I was also referring to the upcoming GLS refresh, not the GLE pictured above. I'm saying that if the GLS 63 looks like the GLE 63, I'm going for it and ordering a new Wagon Queen Family Truckster.



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Impressive design. I too need the cargo space, not particularly a third row seat, but all of the extra cargo space behind the second row. If this is what the mid-cycle update looks like along with what I hope are some nice updates on the inside, I am in!
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Originally Posted by JoeMa
I was also referring to the upcoming GLS refresh, not the GLE pictured above. I'm saying that if the GLS 63 looks like the GLE 63, I'm going for it and ordering a new Wagon Queen Family Truckster.




Ah I miss read. I'm waiting for the GLS too. If it comes this summer I will go this route. If not, I will go with the current GL model and upgrade in 2018/19.

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It's interesting that they have 6 engine options (hybrid, 4 cyl diesel, 6 cyl diesel, 6 cyl gas, 8 cyl gas, 8 cyl '63'). Maybe there's hope for the 8 cyl GL450 again. Hey, a guy can dream.
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It's interesting that they have 6 engine options (hybrid, 4 cyl diesel, 6 cyl diesel, 6 cyl gas, 8 cyl gas, 8 cyl '63'). Maybe there's hope for the 8 cyl GL450 again. Hey, a guy can dream.
A GLS 450 with a V8 might bring our buddy Brad back to the fold but I wouldn't hold my breath.
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I know this is a trailer for the GLE Class but looks at it give me hope that the new GLS would be as great or even better then GLE.
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Originally Posted by JoeMa
A GLS 450 with a V8 might bring our buddy Brad back to the fold but I wouldn't hold my breath.
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This was posted over in the German Car Forum....Check the rear exhaust on the GL ....
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Originally Posted by JoeMa
A GLS 450 with a V8 might bring our buddy Brad back to the fold but I wouldn't hold my breath.

Thanks guys.... i never say never!! You know what they need to include on the next GL....this foot operated lift gate thing!! It really helps when you are loading in a case of beer!
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Thanks guys.... i never say never!! You know what they need to include on the next GL....this foot operated lift gate thing!! It really helps when you are loading in a case of beer!
Makes perfect sense to me.
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https://mbworld.org/forums/gla45-amg...ml#post6383949

This had GLE63 badging and obviously isn't a ML or GL. Is it really a GLS?
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Originally Posted by Name Brand
https://mbworld.org/forums/gla45-amg...ml#post6383949

This had GLE63 badging and obviously isn't a ML or GL. Is it really a GLS?
GLE = ML

The vehicle spotted in that thread is the new GLE Coupe (ie: BMW X6M)
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Originally Posted by jerome8283


This was posted over in the German Car Forum....Check the rear exhaust on the GL ....
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Same here I just see the standard bumper
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Originally Posted by jenz
Same here I just see the standard bumper


Same here. What is it he see's that we don't. ...
Oh wait, that was me
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Stephen Cannon, president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA:

Cannon, also responsible for the entire North American market, explained the company’s new naming strategy prior to the New York show: “It’s pretty simple: GL means SUV and stems from our classic G-Class … And the final letter stands for the platform. We set our SUV entry point with the GLA. A refreshed GLK will become the GLC. Later this year the GL will become the GLS, the S-Class of our SUV lineup.”(Be prepared ---there will be a pop quiz on all this at the end of the class). … The star of the show, a plug-in hybrid offering a 329-horesepower V-6 with another 114 hp of electric power and range of about 25 km, won’t be coming to Canada in part because Canadians favour the diesel engine while Americans disfavour the diesel.
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Originally Posted by rougetrooper
Later this year the GL will become the GLS, the S-Class of our SUV lineup.”

Anyone still doubt there will be a 2016 GLS? Of course, when we can order and see a GLS in a showroom is another thing entirely.


Thanks for the post rougetrooper.
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Originally Posted by JoeMa
Anyone still doubt there will be a 2016 GLS? Of course, when we can order and see a GLS in a showroom is another thing entirely.


Thanks for the post rougetrooper.
This. I wonder what the "my sources say next spring" people will say now? The earlier interviews weren't enough, the document wasn't enough so hopefully now a 2nd interview will eliminate any doubt.
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Originally Posted by rougetrooper
Stephen Cannon, president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA:

Cannon, also responsible for the entire North American market, explained the company’s new naming strategy prior to the New York show: “It’s pretty simple: GL means SUV and stems from our classic G-Class … And the final letter stands for the platform. We set our SUV entry point with the GLA. A refreshed GLK will become the GLC. Later this year the GL will become the GLS, the S-Class of our SUV lineup.” (Be prepared ---there will be a pop quiz on all this at the end of the class). … The star of the show, a plug-in hybrid offering a 329-horesepower V-6 with another 114 hp of electric power and range of about 25 km, won’t be coming to Canada in part because Canadians favour the diesel engine while Americans disfavour the diesel.

I know this was the case a number of years ago, but now I believe the GL350 is the hardest model to get with the longest wait time and less discounting.

No?
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Originally Posted by Axxlrod
I know this was the case a number of years ago, but now I believe the GL350 is the hardest model to get with the longest wait time and less discounting.

No?
Not sure about the hardest but definitely less discounting at least in the NE, people and limo companies love the diesel

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