GL v GLS - opinions
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@Golfather Your vehicle is a GLS, so a gentle suggestion to put your posts in that section. This section is for the pre-facelift GL which is on the same X166 platform as the GLS. Great looking vehicle!
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Yes, and will do moving forward.
This thread began when I started looking for a GL, so for completeness, I added the pictures out of courtesy.
@Mods - can you move this to GLS X166 Forum please
This thread began when I started looking for a GL, so for completeness, I added the pictures out of courtesy.
@Mods - can you move this to GLS X166 Forum please
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The X166 GL and GLS are the exact same chassis. However, the GLS represents the "facelifted version" with slightly different headlamps and taillamps. It has an updated infotainment system that supports CarPlay in the United States and a different steering wheel design. The GLS450 experienced an engine downgrade to a V6. Unless you really value the slightly updated GLS styling, I would opt for the GL. It'll be less expensive and you can always easily add CarPlay or Android Auto aftermarket for a few hundred dollars. I have a 2015 GL63. Performance is amazing. But, I'm glad you're happy with your GLS350d.
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Thanks.
Happy enough with it for the time being. The GLS63 is what I'll migrate to IF I don't use it very frequently. The economy will halve, but the enjoyment factor will improve massively, not to mention the sound of that glorious V8.
Also, the price differential in the UK is around 45% higher for a good GLS63 which is quite a gap, but i'll keep my eye on prices.
Happy enough with it for the time being. The GLS63 is what I'll migrate to IF I don't use it very frequently. The economy will halve, but the enjoyment factor will improve massively, not to mention the sound of that glorious V8.
Also, the price differential in the UK is around 45% higher for a good GLS63 which is quite a gap, but i'll keep my eye on prices.
