2019 GLS details?
01-27-2018, 11:06 AM
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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.
We should meet up sometime, I'm in Harrisburg,
01-27-2018, 02:51 PM
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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.
01-27-2018, 10:07 PM
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The S-Class interior is superb so if the X167 approaches that level, GLS will attract new buyers for sure.
01-29-2018, 05:02 PM
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Is it possible that the regular GLS (450, 550, 63) would get a bench seat in the 2nd row and then they reserve the 2nd row captain chairs for a Maybach model?
01-29-2018, 05:31 PM
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it looks like that's tthe approach bmw is taking with x7. a leaked optional equipment spec sheet leaked a while back for that vehicle and 2+2 seating was not listed as an option. appears as if it's reserved for an exclusive/premium variant of that vehicle, but we'll see.
02-15-2018, 06:23 PM
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The new S_Class will be 2021 model here in the U.S. It will debut in 2020, 7 years after the current one did. The 2019 and 2020 will be the SAME cars as today, but with an I6 replacing the V6 in the S450.
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02-16-2018, 02:03 PM
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02-16-2018, 10:47 PM
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A 7 year cycle may be typical for the S Class but the 1st gen GL X164 was 2007-2012, a 6 year cycle. If that's any indication, the 2nd gen GL/GLS may also be on a 6 year cycle, 2013-2018. Of course, MB can do whatever they wish and may indeed retain the current X166 for the 2019 model year. But I'm guessing 2018 will be the last GLS X166 and 2019 will be the start of the new X167. The competition coming from BMW's upcoming X7 is reason enough to get the new GLS X167 to market starting in 2019. Fiercely competitive market for large luxury SUV's.
02-16-2018, 11:02 PM
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A 7 year cycle may be typical for the S Class but the 1st gen GL X164 was 2007-2012, a 6 year cycle. If that's any indication, the 2nd gen GL/GLS may also be on a 6 year cycle, 2013-2018. Of course, MB can do whatever they wish and may indeed retain the current X166 for the 2019 model year. But I'm guessing 2018 will be the last GLS X166 and 2019 will be the start of the new X167. The competition coming from BMW's upcoming X7 is reason enough to get the new GLS X167 to market starting in 2019. Fiercely competitive market for large luxury SUV's.
But like you said MB can do whatever they want. Just because BMW is releasing an X7 this year doesn't mean MB has to release a new GLS this year. It could be next year they release the new GLS. MFG don't match other MFG product release same year every year. We can sit here and debate this all day long, in the end, only MB knows when they will release the X167.
02-17-2018, 02:41 AM
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Anticipation is building... We're going to the NY auto show in April. I don't expect to see it there but hoping for at least some info or teaser pics.
02-17-2018, 07:47 AM
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02-17-2018, 07:30 PM
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If the dealer ordering guide is being released in March,that definitely means that the new GLS is being released this year.Thanks fabbrisd1.
02-17-2018, 10:02 PM
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The only auto show between now and mid March is Geneva. Doesn’t sound like it’s going to be there...
maybe NY in April then DOG very shortly thereafter
02-18-2018, 09:15 AM
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I'm confused. Is it a new refreshed model for 2019 or same as current one? Fab's comment is vague.
02-18-2018, 11:12 AM
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New model GLS for 2019.
https://auto.ndtv.com/news/2019-mercedes-benz-gls-class-spied-1799388
https://www.motor1.com/news/227016/mercedes-benz-gls-class-spied-bulky/
Grand edition is for later in 2018:
https://blog.caranddriver.com/new-20...enz-gls-class/
"look for the Grand Edition to arrive in dealership showrooms by mid-2018."
http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/new...icle-1.3747109
"the Grand Edition hits U.S. showrooms mid-year"
https://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the...ws/2100005017/
https://auto.ndtv.com/news/2019-mercedes-benz-gls-class-spied-1799388
https://www.motor1.com/news/227016/mercedes-benz-gls-class-spied-bulky/
Grand edition is for later in 2018:
https://blog.caranddriver.com/new-20...enz-gls-class/
"look for the Grand Edition to arrive in dealership showrooms by mid-2018."
http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/new...icle-1.3747109
"the Grand Edition hits U.S. showrooms mid-year"
https://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the...ws/2100005017/
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02-18-2018, 11:16 AM
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however, fab's post implies an imminent intro. if DOGs are available in weeks, then an intro must happen within weeks, as well.
fab what's up
02-18-2018, 08:41 PM
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Does the DOG specifically state it's for a 2019 X167 GLS, or could it possibly be for a 2019 X166 GLS? Seems if they are releasing the DOG in a month or so that there would have been a public unveiling by now.
If it's being unveiled in the 2nd half of 2018 at Frankfurt or Paris show, than that likely means it'll be released in 2019 as a 2020 MY vehicle.
If it's being unveiled in the 2nd half of 2018 at Frankfurt or Paris show, than that likely means it'll be released in 2019 as a 2020 MY vehicle.
02-21-2018, 12:49 PM
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I don’t think we’ll know what the DOG says until it’s released, possibly in a few weeks.
Im wondering if it’s the Grand? But why would they release the Grand only to change the body style the next year?
It it will be fun to see how the theories play out.
Im wondering if it’s the Grand? But why would they release the Grand only to change the body style the next year?
It it will be fun to see how the theories play out.
