Guys, the 2019 GLS will be the same as the 2018 model. The new GLS will be a 2020 model. The GLE will be new for 2019. Not sure what the confusion is here.

M

Not necessarily so - there in MB internal "pressure" to move X166 forward "early" for 2019 model year - I don't know if anyone has noticed - but 2018 GLS's are in quite tight supply so if the trigger is pulled early the pipeline will be clean.... "should know" in about 5-6 weeks..

I am not contradicting you by any means. However, in my area (northeast), there seems to be a healthy supply of 2018's. I was doing my usual fishing around at the end of the year and lost on on two 2017 models that had a more favorable MF. For 2018's, we visited 3 different dealers that had no less than 7-10 '18 450's in stock. That's not including the 550's on hand, vehicles coming in, as well as 2 or 3 at each one being used as loaners. Even w/ the new model around the corner, I think I might still grab an '18 on a 36 month lease. By the time it's ready to go back, the "new model" craze/hype would have died down and prices return to normal (remember new C300's going for ~$600/mo when they 1st came out?).

The pro-Captain's crew got overruled - sorry

That rear wheel looks quite meaty.

Fab - on 10/21/17 you posted: "Yes - model year 2019 will be GLS changeover - just returned from dealer meeting where that was verbally confirmed." Three months later you posted: "should know in about 5-6 weeks." Mercedes would know by now if the new GLS will be released this year as 2019. And its odd that they announced the Grand Edition coming this summer if a new model is coming this fall.

Just post what I know - it was confirmed at Dealer Meeting - then went soft, not south, right after - so now it's up for final decision and "should" know 5-6 weeks... "Grand Edition" could be the "Final Edition".. we will know when we know..

Yes I know this, that is what would happen for a 2020 model. Not sure who doesn't know this.

M

You're right, we will know when we know. Thanks Fab.

hey fab, you have any additional color on why it was squashed?

i remember they gave it some consideration for the mid cycle refresh, and in the context of the x7 possibly offering a 2+2+2 configuration, i figured maybe benz would green light it for this next gen.

For what its worth, I saw this poster at the Mercedes Benz display of the Harrisburg Auto Show today:

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...a8ed33630.jpeg

Check out the bottom left corner:
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...120537b35.jpeg

Thus the part of my post that starts with "For what its worth". Mercedes would never provide such a poster. I just thought some may find it interesting. I will say the Mercedes where the best cars at this show.

No, they did have a G but it was sold and locked. They had the new S class, the front redesign is beautiful.

I am sure Mercedes intentionally designed the "new" G-Wagen to upset you - what a joke... the G-Wagen presents it's own unique design chanllenge - since the dash is literally a "mask" for longitudinal "beam"/firewall... and yes... the G-Wagen dash is different... it is what it is....

Upset who? I love the new 2019 G wagon interior! That's how it should be. Like the new e, the w222 s class, etc. Looks great and more ergonomic than ever.

There was a $100K Range Rover at the show. I just don't understand the attraction to this SUV's. The new Velar is beautiful but way to small for my needs. I also sat in the Escalade, it's a GMC with added bling. They had the new Lexus LS there but it was behind ropes and they still didn't have pricing on it. The nicest sedan I sat in at the show (easily) was the S class. I know well Mercedes are expensive and often don't hold their value as well as some other brands, but they're just so well made.