JoeMa

More photos of the same GLS 63 tester: http://gtspirit.com/136032/gallery/16413/238128/

jerome8283

Yeah it's everywhere now, http://www.worldcarfans.com/11508279...-in-latest-spy

bonboon

best pics yet

http://gtspirit.com/2015/09/20/2016-...new-spy-shots/

43221B

I don't get the new lower rear bumper. Step in the wrong direction. The GL is a large muscular SUV and they are putting tiny pointed tailpipes on that huge bumper. The front is a wash, you wouldn't know the difference between the 16 and 17 unless you owned one.

JoeMa

Good catch, thanks.

bonboon

Subtle changes. If it ain't broke, right? Especially since they don't need to do anything drastic til the x7 hits the road in 2018. (Like the GL(S), that vehicle will likely have a proper third row)

Hopefully some fresh stuff in the interior for the GLS.

jerome8283

I wish they would take the eye patches off already!

JoeMa

FWIW, I sat in a GLE 350 today to check out the dash. The new 7" screen looks good but it could have been larger (maybe 8") if it didn't have that 1/2" border. They also added a "Media" button next the "Radio" button. This is a nice addition because you can get back to your Bluetooth phone when playing music by pressing this new button. And the maps look better on the larger screen. The updated steering wheel is also very nice looking.

JoeMa

To your point:

Bamoes

So it's official now, GLS will debut on LA motor show in November.

JoeMa

Here is the same pic with headlights and grill from the GLE pasted on:

JoeMa

Can you post a link to that official announcement? Thanks.

JoeMa

Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 S renderings:







http://www.autoevolution.com/news/me...e-100282.html#

Mike450

Porsche Cayenne turbo-esq from the rear. I like it.

JoeMa

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/sc...-new-spy-shots

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...-gls-spy-shots

bonboon

all you current proud owners should be fired up. this refresh looks like a total non event to me. interior changes remain to be seen, though, i suppose

some dubai dealers seem to think the November unveil is pretty firm/official http://gulfnews.com/business/sectors...edes-1.1595959

any opinion on that fabbris?

cadetdrivr

I'm pretty sure the minimal interior changes (i.e. the upper dashboard and nav screen) can be viewed in person via a GLE.

Nihsel10

Still look the same with the GLE face.

bonboon

Yeah, thinking that if that's the only change then this isn't much a refresh at all. Hopefully there will be some new fabrics, color choices, wood, maybe captain's seating? Something to entice

JoeMa

I don't get some of these posts. Its a "mid-cycle" refresh, not a new model. Personally, I like the changes on the GLE so I know what to expect. The LED headlamps and larger nav screen alone are enough for me. I'll be ordering a new GLS 550 ASAP. It will hold me over until the X167 arrives in a few more years.

bonboon

I guess my point is two-fold.

One, your car is awesome. Are these incremental improvements worth buying a brand new car again? Starting that painful depreciation cycle again?

Two, there are competitors lying in the wings. Namely the X7 (although that's about 1.5 - 2 yrs out), and the Escalade, whose interior really upped the ante. Just thinking that in the context of those options, I'd rather stick with the GL550 you own vs moving to the GLS.

Of course this is all speculation on my part. I'm hoping to love the refresh and put some money down for one. I need a 7 seater and this is the best bar none.

fabbrisd1

FYI - 2nd row Captain's chair/seating "might" be a updated feature - pending Federal safety testing now..

malba2366

Any word if they are going to allow ordering the AMG package on the 350/450 as they do on all the other models? Also, will GLS have the new 9 speed transmission?

jerome8283

Good questions. I'd like to know as well.

Nihsel10

I really hope they make an extended back trunk for it like my ESV. I would be fine with the captains chairs.