JimBarnhart

I agree this is most likely what a refresh would bring. I hate the non-integrated display. If you didn't want to integrate it, why not use some of the new screen share technology and let us dock a tablet there?

Axxlrod

I'm all for a new revamped and upgraded interior. As that, to me, is the current designs biggest shortcoming.

If MB is gonna rename the the GL, the GLS, then they better give it an interior that is worthy of calling it an "S class".

I don't mind the "iPad" screen sitting on top of the dash. Having it up like that will make it easier to glance and see necessary info quickly. That sounds safer to me. And the big the screen, the better.

I'm curious how the redesign/facelift/new version will come out. It better be a true SUV version of the S class or I will probably have the BMW X7 in my garage.

francotse

It seems they are going to keep using HK and B&O on the new facelifted GL.

Young04

First leaked pics of the new Q7:

http://www.carscoops.com/2014/12/201...his-is-it.html

JoeMa

While it is good looking, the new Audi Q7 looks more like a station wagon than a SUV. But IMO the new dash is kind of boring.

JoeMa

The 2016 mid-cycle refresh will only include some minor exterior changes and an update infotainment system. But I expect the next full refresh (2018/2019) may surprise us with a major redesign.

jerome8283

When you say, an update infotainment system, would that be the entire command system with the new IPad like screen the other MBs have?

aeggroup

Regular MB cycle for any model is 7 years. GL started in 2006 as 2007 model. Next generation started in 2012 as 2013 model. So I think the next model will be introduced in 2019 as 2020 model.

cadetdrivr

Take a look at page two of this thread.

blittle

Will NOT be on my "consideration" list!

Steve Maislin

Not enough cargo room behind the 2nd seat. Boring exterior. Nothing special about that interior. I'll happily wait and buy the mid-cycle refresh of the GLS.

JoeMa

My thoughts exactly. I've said this before but I've owned a number of nice cars and SUV's through the years but have never received so many compliments as I do for our GL550. Just this evening at dinner a young man came over to us as we were exiting the GL and said "what a great looking ride". That has happened many times. I didn't buy it to impress others but it is nice that other people see what I see, a very nice looking SUV.


To the MB GL design team: nice job!

blittle

My thoughts exactly.....

jerome8283

Some of you may have seen this already. Photos of the GLS ....

http://www.autoblog.it/post/385800/mercedes-gls-foto-spia-dellerede-della-gl

rougetrooper

These are fresh images, did a quick google check on them. Nice scoop, this is the first time that we see the rear will also be updated.
New headlights and taillights for sure.

I can also see the new updated command system in one of the shots.

JoeMa

MBUSA.com posted these official pictures of the new GLE Coupe:

jerome8283

https://mbworld.org/articles/spy-sho...lass-facelift/


GLS400?? So would the GLS450 have a v8?

cadetdrivr

I personally wouldn't bet on it.

Don't forget that MB currently sells the identical V6 GL in the USA as the 450 but globally as the 400.

jerome8283

oh yeah, right. thanks

JimBarnhart

My mind took me to the GL450 being back in with a V8, but I think you are exactly right.

francotse

450 and 400 are different by the amount of HP. You can consider 450 as a ECU-up-Tuned version of 400.

We will have the V6 bi-tubro that has 362 HP for GLS450 next year.

blittle

Just took my 2013 450 in for the 40K service yesterday......they gave me an ML with the V6 biturbo as a loaner.......after 3 GL's with V8's , I do not understand how anybody used to that feel and sound is going to be happy with a V6 in a vehicle that big.....note that I said "is used to" , because i'm sure if your are not "used to it" , it probably won't make much difference. But at 65 mph i was at 2200 rpm on the ML....on my GL V8 , that would be about 1800 rpm. Just for the heck of it .... I asked them, so....the GL is the "S class" of SUV's ....are you putting a V6 in the S class???? there was a lot of "well, uhmmmmm....." Privately....my tech friend told me there are a lot of "unhappy" folks out there.....

francotse

They are going to put V6 in the S class. Wait... They have already done that S400. Also the SL400. Again, I must say you are paying little too much attention on the engine other that the car itself.

JoeMa

"Paying a little too much attention on the engine", what?


The 4.7 Liter V8 is the only engine option in the S-class (in the USA), the same basic engine blittle has now and happens to like. He's simply stating his opinion. When you plunk down $80k on a vehicle you get pay attention to whatever you like and it's your own opinion that matters.


I prefer the 550 to the 450 so for me the V8 will still be available. I also prefer a V8 to a V6 for a vehicle this large. Too bad MB didn't at least offer an optional V8 engine choice for 450 buyers who represent the largest share of GL (GLS) market.

blittle

Yep....that was the basis of my statement! Privately, the MB sales folks at the dealership I work with, agree that the ditching of the V8 presents a bit of a "sales challenge" for them......particularly to past GL450 customers who are used to the 8 and to new customers who question the lack of a V8 option. Actually, for at least the first few years of the model run there were TWO V8 options for the 450! But like Joema says....if you are happy with what you have ..... all is well! I'm happy till 2016 at the earliest....at that point will look around and see what things look like. BMW is rumored to be bringing out an "X7" direct competitor in 17 or 18.....early rumor stories make it sound interesting! The best of the holiday season to all..