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I haven't posted on MBWorld for many months (I started this thread) and wanted to catch up on the latest GLS news. Looks like no 580's being built or delivered yet. Our X7 50i is about 6 months old and so far it's been a delightful vehicle. It's our first BMW but we really enjoyed the three GL/GLS's we owned. Just wanted to try something new for a change. I'd like to test drive the new GLS 580 when some well equipped models start showing up on dealer lots.
Driving a GLS450 today makes me wonder what our next steps are.
Quick feedback from our test drive. The car drove well and is technically day/night from the prior gen. GLS. The air suspension performed well as did the engine. Power was sufficient and the car drove well although the engine was a bit noisy when you step on it. Overall the car is technically very modern and does look much better than the old one in non-AMG trim, partially due to the 21" triple spoke rims which remind me of the old CLS/S63 AMG rims of days past.
The seats are more comfortable than expected. The car drives much better than the X7 in terms of stability/suspension. Overall I really like the exterior design, ideally in the AMG package trim but personally I think it does look better is some colors than in others. For example, Iridium Silver looks a bit bland and makes the plastic wheel arches of the GLS450 stand out more.
My main issue with the car is that it lacks any real luxury feel in the flesh. The MB-Tex turned out to actually look better than the leather interior as Mercedes is using come kind of strong, big pattern texture leather that doesn't match the rest of the MB-Tex that is used on all other surfaces. So there is a mismatch between panels, handles, console and seats
The only Nappa option will come early next year and is only the base Nappa. No special stitching or diamond patterns, just plain black with gray. Even when selecting that leather, lot of interior pieces will remain plain plastic (lower door panels, seat side panels). The dashboard leather is an option and it also appears to cover the lower dash (as I was told).
Trim: Unlike the Natural Walnut, the Natural Gray Oak looks quite fake to my eye even though it is actual wood veneer. It just doesn't strike me as good looking but at least it covers the center console pieces. This is not the case when ordering the Glossy Linden wood where the center console is just black plastic a la C-Class.
While all of these maybe launch issues, we do have a need for a SUV this winter and the GLS580 may not be here in time and even if, the interior still feels sub-standard for its price-range IMO. Nappa should be the standard leather as in the X7 with some exclusive Nappa and/or Designo option as upgrades. At least for the 580. Same with the trim. There are minimal choice at this time.
Am frustrated as the new GLS is a better car than the X7, yet I really am disappointed with the interior. We always get our cars with upgraded interiors so this is a forced step down.
For comparison, here is a X7 40i which I could grab, priced in the mid eighties...
wolf man your review is consistent with what i'm expecting, personally. i don't feel like the x7 is much of a leap over the gls as far as dynamics and comfort except on the highway where it's an absolute locomotive and incredibly stable. relative to last gen, gls, that is.
but as for interior, that third row is decidedly NOT next gen level to me, and the fit finish everywhere else seems a step below the x7. my 0.02. that being said, i like that it's geared a shade more to utility than style than the x7. it's nice having both options.
Where are all you guys? You mean to tell me I'm the first guy to take delivery on one? Up here in desolate Canada... Drives great, huuuge upgrade over our 2018 gls450, in all aspects. 325s in rear look mean.
I have just received my 2022 GLS 63 AMG and I wanted to ask for some advises in regards to the break in process... My dealer fall short on recommendations.. I have seen many videos online suggesting that a low speed/low rpm is needed for about the first 2k miles. As for what I can see I have no software/electronic stop limitation on speeds or rpm`s for that matter and I can easily go up to say 7k rpm..
I have just received my 2022 GLS 63 AMG and I wanted to ask for some advises in regards to the break in process... My dealer fall short on recommendations.. I have seen many videos online suggesting that a low speed/low rpm is needed for about the first 2k miles. As for what I can see I have no software/electronic stop limitation on speeds or rpm`s for that matter and I can easily go up to say 7k rpm..
Any advise or help will be highly appreciated..
The manual will tell you exactly but I believe it is nothing over about 3k rpm or no prolonged highway speeds (speeds at a constant rate for a period of time) for the first 1000 miles.
Now some argue it doesn’t matter and my opinion is, it probably only matters for as long as you want to keep it. Keeping it only during the warranty period, who cares. If you plan on keeping it past the warranty period, read the manual and do everything.
Good luck and now let’s see some pictures.
Hi , I have just received my 2022 GLS 63 AMG and I wanted to ask for some advises in regards to the break in process... My dealer fall short on recommendations.. I have seen many videos online suggesting that a low speed/low rpm is needed for about the first 2k miles. As for what I can see I have no software/electronic stop limitation on speeds or rpm`s for that matter and I can easily go up to say 7k rpm.. Any advise or help will be highly appreciated..
Drive it like you stole it...... JUST KIDDING. Just don't drive crazy for the first couple of K. Break-in has been a myth for a couple of decades. Parts have tolerances have been in the microns range for a long time. Just dont race it as soon as you take off the lot. The only parts that could benefit from some non extreme "bedding" are the brakes. And those are fully bedded in a couple hundred miles. If anything blows up or breaks its because of a faulty part or incorrect installation.
I have just received my 2022 GLS 63 AMG and I wanted to ask for some advises in regards to the break in process... My dealer fall short on recommendations.. I have seen many videos online suggesting that a low speed/low rpm is needed for about the first 2k miles. As for what I can see I have no software/electronic stop limitation on speeds or rpm`s for that matter and I can easily go up to say 7k rpm..
Any advise or help will be highly appreciated..
There is a manual and an AMG supplement to the manual that you may want to get yourself familiar with. The answer to your question is well documented in the AMG supplement:
My 2020 GLS580 has 27,000 miles. It was towed twice to the dealer for non start during first 15000 mi. During last 6 months it does not start once a month. After I wait for half an hour it start OK
Does any body experiencing this condition. I have an appointment with dealer today to see if they can diagnose the problem
Never had the issue. Sounds like you might have a "parasitic" loss somewhere. Something that's supposed to be off, but it's not. In cars with air suspension, a leak in the system is not a rare occurrence. If that's the problem, it's easy to fix. The tell of the issue is the air pump running more than rarely when the car is off.
10-09-2019, 09:53 PM
I will definitely post some later on when I have a chance..
