Pachole

According to MBSweden There will not be any 450 at release.
Only the 580 and 2 diesels, 350d / 400d.

This is really ****ty news for us.

jerome8283

jbak31

Bunch of photos available here: https://www.carscoops.com/2019/04/20...#lg=1&slide=14

I'm not sure I'm liking this design

Kind of reminds me of a honda odyssey minivan.

Delta5275

They are releasing it today it looks like NY. Excited to see the truck it’s self.

Pachole

w220430

For the most part, it looks excellent!

But I don't like that the instrument panel is a 3 feet long iPad that appears to be just glued on in front of the driver; it looks like an afterthought and not well integrated at all. I thought the whole iPad thing was in the past.

Delta5275

I had the s class and loved the screens. I miss it like crazy to be honest, however they were more “ into the dash”. It had leather around the top of the screen and was nicely done. I’m worried that the screen looks like it’s just there, with that weird vent looking thing to the side.

c4004matic

I really like it. As expected its simply an XL sized GLE. The exterior is a small evolution that doesn't make the previous gen appear instantly obsolete but refreshens it instead. The interior is a vast improvement of the previous gen's very dated one. Note that all the pics are of 450 models, I'm sure the 560 and AMG versions will amp the exterior's sporty look. I use non AMG wheels on my winter tire set, just swapping those with the summer set makes the car look completely different.

Todd in PA

On the New York Auto Show website, under Gallery, Mercedes Benz, there is no pic of the new GLS, only the old one.
I hope you guys are correct!

kukipie

Read is somewhere there is no EQ boost on the 450...not sure that is correct..

thenew3

2020 GLS on MBUSA Media

MBUSA site indicates EQ boost is available on 450

Delta5275

So I think it’s a nice suv. The lines are clean, updated interior and the rear executive plus package will be a nice option. From pictures I think it took a little to much from the GLE, but hoping they added more luxury. Going to check it out in person hopefully soon. Can’t wait for the details about the 63

swenzi

Pachole

It is really stupid that EU can buy the GLE450 and not the GLS450, only a big *** 4 liter V8..!?

Diesel is dead in EU so this is an incredible dum decision.

Germancar1

More variants will roll out over time.

M

Todd in PA

It looks like the mid row seats have a fixed headrest w/o the ability to fold them down out of the way for visibility, unlike my X166. (or the X7)
I personally don't see much of an elevated luxury component over the GLE, maybe there will be a significant difference in how it feels on the road like the current X166 compared to the W166.
Pretty good review by Thomas of Autogefuel..

Pachole

I hope you are right!
I can wait over the summer before I have to place an order to receive the car in time before my lease expires in May 2020.

Michael Khan

Will the GLS 580 also have EQ tech as well?

places

Overall a pretty predictable release. Certainly not overwhelming, nothing to make this line more exclusive or to reflect the price point considering you will end up over 100k fast with the V8 model. For the most part all MB SUV's look the same anymore. As long as they keep those tacky tablets I am not able to warm up to the newer models. Still cant figure out why they do this. Why not integrate the screens for a higher end finish?

Pachole

yes it has EQ-boost.

GregW / Oregon

But hey, the GLS has a Car Wash function!

Carwash function: ready for cleaning

One new, standard feature is the Carwash function - which comes in very handy, especially for a large vehicle like the GLS. When this function is selected, the suspension moves to the highest position, which reduces the track widths due to the axle geometry. This makes it easier to drive into a carwash as well as remove any dirt remaining in the wheel arches from the last off-road trip. The Carwash function also:

• Folds in the exterior mirrors.
• Closes the side windows and the sliding sunroof.
• Suppresses the rain sensor information so that the windscreen wipers remain switched off in the carwash.
• Switches the climate control to air-recirculation mode and , after eight seconds, activates the 360° camera's front image to assist the driver when driving into the carwash
• Deactivates these settings automatically when the driver drives out of the carwash and accelerates to a speed above 20 km/h.

GregW / Oregon

Here's a description of the powertrain:

"Shortly after the model series launch, the introduction of the GLS 580 4MATIC (combined fuel consumption: 10.0-9.8 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 229-224 g/km) will mark the world premiere of a new, electrified V8 petrol engine with 48-volt on-board electrical system and integrated starter-generator. It has an output of 360 kW (489 hp) and 700 Nm of torque, with a further 250 Nm of torque and 16 kW/22 hp available via EQ Boost over short periods. The integrated starter-generator (ISG) is responsible for hybrid functions such as EQ Boost or energy recuperation, while allowing fuel savings that were previously reserved for high-voltage hybrid technology.

ISG eliminates the need for a belt drive for ancillary components at the front of the engine, which reduces its overall length. The slim design of the in-line engine, together with the physical separation of intake/exhaust, creates space for close-coupled exhaust aftertreatment. The 48 V on-board electrical system serves not only high power consumers, such as the water pump and air-conditioning compressor, but also the integrated starter-generator (ISG), which also supplies energy to the battery by means of highly efficient energy recuperation."

sam9187

Any news on the GLS63?

GregW / Oregon

No. GLC 63 was announced, though.

Axxlrod

That's awesome! My wife will love this.