2012 GL's

Jul 10, 2011 | 10:47 AM

KYBRIGGS82

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GL350

2012 GL's

Any news on the 2012 GL's? When does the building begin? Any photo's? Any price changes? Any differences between the 2011 and the 2012? I ordered a 2012 GL350 in May hoping to be one of the first in line for this vehicle. Any post would be greatly appreciated.

Jul 10, 2011 | 05:16 PM

AmeliaGL

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2011 GL450

Here is a link to some of the changes of the new 2012 GL.
http://benzonly.com/article34.aspx

Jul 10, 2011 | 06:05 PM

SixPak

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11 GL350 BT | 11 E350 Estate

Don't expect too much changes for MY12. If you want a completely new design then wait for 2013 when new, 2nd-generation GL will be coming out. May be some minor exterior and interior trim updates and a new colour or two. Other than that I can't see much change is coming. Also I don't expect the new diesel engine like the all-new ML. You'll see that in the next gen GL.

Jul 10, 2011 | 06:27 PM

lkchris

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'10 CL550, '12 GL550

WHAT new diesel engine?

Just a retune of the current engine to higher power, likely in both models.

Jul 10, 2011 | 08:42 PM

SixPak

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Originally Posted by lkchris

WHAT new diesel engine?

Just a retune of the current engine to higher power, likely in both models.

WHAT exactly don't you understand?? I never said the new diesel engine is completely brand new. New = revised 3.0L turbo-diesel good for 240 hp and 455 lb-ft of torque.

Jul 10, 2011 | 09:55 PM

YYZ-E55

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MY17 E43 Matte Selenite/Macchiato Beige, MY16 GLE350d Tenorite/Crystal Grey, MY17 B250

As mentioned, no major changes. A couple minor changes - it will get the horn honk when locking feature (same as other non-Alabama models), quieter locking/unlocking operation, etc.