2020 GLS X167 News
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THe pics look like a fbo and ready to ship by plane. Must be heading somewhere for testing....or maybe Geneva!!!!!!
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Yes I did take the pictures. They have been in and out of Atlanta for a couple months now but this is the first time I could see the interior in detail. I do agree with others and think the x7 interior is better. I was hoping to see more space in the rear also.
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Thanks for the pictures.So are you saying that you don’t think it has more interior cargo space in the back than the current GLS?I thought it was supposed to be a little bit larger than the current GLS.
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i do not own a x166 so to be fair I cannot compare. I do own a x164 GL and compared to that by eye, the cargo space with the third row up looks very similar.
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Pretty sure it’s going to be revealed in April at The NY auto show. Wonder if they will put seats like they did in the G wagon in the gls compared to the GLE seats. A little nicer and more comfortable. At least as an option. Also wonder when the 63 will come out
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Gotta say BMW really knocked it out of the park with the X7 interior. MB better really dress up the interior of the GLS, not only to be on par with the X7, but to make it truly worthy of the S in it's name.
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I agree with you about the X7. It is a very attractive SUV and the interior color choices are well thought out. The thing that gives me pause is their new iDrive 7 software and overall onboard tech. Many owners of the 2019 X5 have reported buggy software, screen locks, and systems not working. And the X7 shares the same tech so for those considering the X7, maybe give BMW some time to work out the glitches and that would also give you a chance to see the new GLS in the flesh. As a side note, one fellow who just bought the 2019 X5 a few months ago sold it and bought a 2020 GLE 350. I ask him why and he echoed many of the same issues other X5 owners are experiencing (so buyer beware). I'm not casting doubt on all BMW's but the new X5 and maybe the X7 are going through a few growing pains.
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Teething issues are normal of course. The new GLS will have them too. Software issues are easy to remedy with just an update.
My problem is the lease on our current GL450 is up next month. What to do??????
My problem is the lease on our current GL450 is up next month. What to do??????
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I agree with you about the X7. It is a very attractive SUV and the interior color choices are well thought out. The thing that gives me pause is their new iDrive 7 software and overall onboard tech. Many owners of the 2019 X5 have reported buggy software, screen locks, and systems not working. And the X7 shares the same tech so for those considering the X7, maybe give BMW some time to work out the glitches and that would also give you a chance to see the new GLS in the flesh. As a side note, one fellow who just bought the 2019 X5 a few months ago sold it and bought a 2020 GLE 350. I ask him why and he echoed many of the same issues other X5 owners are experiencing (so buyer beware). I'm not casting doubt on all BMW's but the new X5 and maybe the X7 are going through a few growing pains.
I wouldn't be too worried about bmw, etc. They have the funds to fix and tweak all the software. In a year everything will be worked out.
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I went to see the X7 and took it for a test drive. It drives much smaller and tighter than the existing GLS. Yes, the grill is too big. However, BMW did a great job on the outside colors, packages and interior options. The full leather merino is beautiful. You can get the car the way you want it! Mercedes is a nightmare where you can only get a heated steering wheel with certain colors or items are not available. The other problem is Mercedes is actually going the other direction in terms of limiting interior options such as designo and extended leather.
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I went to see the X7 and took it for a test drive. It drives much smaller and tighter than the existing GLS. Yes, the grill is too big. However, BMW did a great job on the outside colors, packages and interior options. The full leather merino is beautiful. You can get the car the way you want it! Mercedes is a nightmare where you can only get a heated steering wheel with certain colors or items are not available. The other problem is Mercedes is actually going the other direction in terms of limiting interior options such as designo and extended leather.
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I test drove the GLE today to get an idea on what the GLS might be like. Nice car and all, but I really hope the GLS offers more s class like features. From the pictures you sent it looks very similar. Like others said, I hope it’s just the base. I really want S class like leather and seats, better sound proofing , night vision, and magic sky control which I had in my s63. Obsessed with it actually. I think the x7, really hit it off inside. Not a fan of the exterior , but it really does look luxury
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I viewed an in depth look at the x7 on Youtube.
This is my take without actually seeing it....
Let's see.
This is my take without actually seeing it....
- The fit and finish are very nicely done.
- The external aspects are nice. The front grill is large but a lot of us here said the same thing about the GLS. I don't like the double doors of the rear hatch, its old school like.
- The interior shines for sure. The appearance of material and colors are very nice. The seat controls and nicely thought out, for both the passenger and driver, including one touch controls. I don't like the half screen command and nothing appears to be mind blowing here. The standard panorama roof (with sky lounge) which extends to the third row is cool, auto sun shades and suede on the pillars and roof is nice. Access to the third row is easy. USB ports are plenty. Love the glass shifter option but hate the shifter, another old school option in my opinion.
Let's see.
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I agree with you on the whole but the spy photos above seem to reveal higher quality seat covers and head rests in the 2nd and 3rd rows. This may not be only area the engineers focused on differentiating the GLS. It's common knowledge MB plans to offer a Maybach variant of the new GLS that will be even more luxurious.
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I agree with you on the whole but the spy photos above seem to reveal higher quality seat covers and head rests in the 2nd and 3rd rows. This may not be only area the engineers focused on differentiating the GLS. It's common knowledge MB plans to offer a Maybach variant of the new GLS that will be even more luxurious.
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Just extend it month to month...you can get up to 6 months then until the new one arrives if you have a PO for an order. They pro rate you increase in mileage too.
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I viewed an in depth look at the x7 on Youtube.
This is my take without actually seeing it....
Let's see.
This is my take without actually seeing it....
- The fit and finish are very nicely done.
- The external aspects are nice. The front grill is large but a lot of us here said the same thing about the GLS. I don't like the double doors of the rear hatch, its old school like.
- The interior shines for sure. The appearance of material and colors are very nice. The seat controls and nicely thought out, for both the passenger and driver, including one touch controls. I don't like the half screen command and nothing appears to be mind blowing here. The standard panorama roof (with sky lounge) which extends to the third row is cool, auto sun shades and suede on the pillars and roof is nice. Access to the third row is easy. USB ports are plenty. Love the glass shifter option but hate the shifter, another old school option in my opinion.
Let's see.
GL used to have glass over the third seat (mine does) but people with dogs didn't like it - and it could add heat. Mine has a clip in shade.
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I had a very bad experience with an X5 and the panoramic moon roof. I had almost $4000 in repairs from leaks that they said was for lack of maintenance even though I took it regularly to the dealer for maintenance and the manual doesn't list moonroof maintenance. I'd be afraid of their large roof.
GL used to have glass over the third seat (mine does) but people with dogs didn't like it - and it could add heat. Mine has a clip in shade.
GL used to have glass over the third seat (mine does) but people with dogs didn't like it - and it could add heat. Mine has a clip in shade.
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Placed my order last Friday. Can confirm captain seats is optional. Heads up display is also part of the technology package.
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