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Old 04-21-2019, 10:28 AM
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No AMG exterior or night package for new GLS 450

Can anyone confirm - the new 2020 GLS 450 does not offer the AMG or Sport exterior package or even night package? They do offer these on the new GLE 350. Everything looks amazing about the new 450 - except for that awful front till and whole front face of the 450 the 580 is perfect. I ave 2013 550 was waiting for this come out to order the new one - can't afford the new 580 and was so happy to,see the new 0-60 numbers on the 450 5.9 sec is pretty quick for that car - the current version is like 7.9 - that's amazing. Does anyone have a order form??

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So -I can get a $56000 GLE with the AMG exterior that looks identical to a $100,000 GLS 580 but I can't get a & $80,000 GLS 450 with that option - that font is so so UGLY without the option - this changes this car for me big time - I have had 4 GL's in a row and this one without the option might make me get something else X7 or Navigator ughhhh!!!
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I ave 2013 550 was waiting for this come out to order the new one - can't afford the new 580 and was so happy to,see the new 0-60 numbers on the 450 5.9 sec is pretty quick for that car - the current version is like 7.9 - that's amazing. Does anyone have a order form??
I've seen the 0-60 for the current gen GLS 450 at 5.7secs on a few sites. I have also seen it in the 6.5 range but never in 7.9.
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...0-test-review/
https://www.zeroto60times.com/vehicl...-60-mph-times/

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Originally Posted by KOPIER
Can anyone confirm - the new 2020 GLS 450 does not offer the AMG or Sport exterior package or even night package? They do offer these on the new GLE 350. Everything looks amazing about the new 450 - except for that awful front till and whole front face of the 450 the 580 is perfect. I ave 2013 550 was waiting for this come out to order the new one - can't afford the new 580 and was so happy to,see the new 0-60 numbers on the 450 5.9 sec is pretty quick for that car - the current version is like 7.9 - that's amazing. Does anyone have a order form??

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The current GLS 450 is not available with the AMG pkg. The upcoming GLS is in keeping with that decision.
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I get it - I know that there has to be some difference between the 450 and 580 - however make the new 450 front grill is so ugly - the rest of the car is amazing to me - the rear the side panels the wheel arcs and of course the interior - at least the current 450 has a bigger sportier front end - well it is what it is - not sure what to do - my E lease is up in 8 months and I have been waiting for this new GLS to trade in the current 550 - will have to actually go look at them - I went and looked at the GLE 350 and 450 and what a huge difference with the AMG package completely different car
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Agreed on that - we have an E450 cabriolet with - you guessed it - AMG line. I'm surprised because they will slap AMG on ANYTHING at this point . Except the GLS 450 I guess . . .
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I drove a 450. 0-60 seems just below 6 second range. It drove great, much better handling than previous gen. However, I recommend you don't buy one!!! EVERYTHING seems to be an option. A thoroughly optioned one at more than 100k (including the electronic suspension). If you desire a well equipped GLS it might be wise to bite the bullet and go for a "basic" 580 which will include most options plus much better acceleration and towing performance for not much more coin. BTW that was also true of the previous model but now there are even more expensive options to choose from.
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Originally Posted by c4004matic
I drove a 450. 0-60 seems just below 6 second range. It drove great, much better handling than previous gen. However, I recommend you don't buy one!!! EVERYTHING seems to be an option. A thoroughly optioned one at more than 100k (including the electronic suspension). If you desire a well equipped GLS it might be wise to bite the bullet and go for a "basic" 580 which will include most options plus much better acceleration and towing performance for not much more coin. BTW that was also true of the previous model but now there are even more expensive options to choose from.
Or just get a very loaded with leather interior CPO GLS and save a lot .
That's what I did.
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Or just get a very loaded with leather interior CPO GLS and save a lot .
That's what I did.
And an extra 100 or so miles per tank of gas if you don't mind more modest performance. Loaded CPO GLS450s are hard to come by and sell fast. The 2017's are all coming off lease now and very few have designo leather and drivers assist package. They all seem to have premium package, parking assist, and lane keep assist packages.

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