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Old Feb 17, 2026 | 08:52 PM
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Good Evening Everyone. I was just scrolling on tiktok and came across this page based in the UAE, with them showing off the new 2027 GLS headlights, and seems to be the bumper/grill of GLS/GLE (GLS most likely). Just thought I’d share so we can all picture it.

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Old Feb 18, 2026 | 12:27 PM
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Mercedes should just paint a minimum of 27 five inch stars on the hood, and get it over with.
Next year they could do 28, then 29....
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Old Feb 18, 2026 | 04:42 PM
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Mercedes should just paint a minimum of 27 five inch stars on the hood, and get it over with.
Next year they could do 28, then 29....
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Nailed it.
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Old Feb 18, 2026 | 04:53 PM
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That bumper pic doesn't look real, but the headlights do.
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Old Feb 18, 2026 | 09:19 PM
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That bumper pic doesn't look real, but the headlights do.
I commented on the video. He replied and told me that mercedes sent them the bumper/grill combo as well as headlights and taillights for 2027 GLS. So that is an idea of what it will look like. That is what they tend to do before releasing vehicle soon for part shops.
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Mercedes should just paint a minimum of 27 five inch stars on the hood, and get it over with.
Next year they could do 28, then 29....
Haha! Extra star on hood per model.
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The headlights in this thread certainly appear to match spy photos.


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The headlights in this thread certainly appear to match spy photos.

Looks really really terrible.
Mbenz designers are losing their mind… Enough stars PLEASE!
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This design is still by Gordon Wagener? The same person that designed the pre-facelift GLS before he left?
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The headlights in this thread certainly appear to match spy photos.

Not a fan but luckily I'm not in need of another big SUV any time soon...
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Looks like it gets two stars, inline with the facelift W223.
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Originally Posted by W205C43PFL
This design is still by Gordon Wagener? The same person that designed the pre-facelift GLS before he left?
Presumably, yes.

(Considering lead times from design to manufacturing and MB’s penchant for aligning design across model lines.)
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Originally Posted by cadetdrivr
Presumably, yes.

(Considering lead times from design to manufacturing and MB’s penchant for aligning design across model lines.)
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I see, that makes sense.
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They posted with the headlights now.
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They posted with the headlights now.
Nooooo please tell me this is not true. This is the same as the new S-class. Those blacked-out elements around the headlights are just ugly. What on earth is going on with Mbenz design team recently!???
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Early prototype sneak peek:

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I don’t hate that…
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What on earth is going on with Mbenz design team recently!???
Well...the guy in charge of it is ‘retiring,’ a decision MB describes as “mutual.” I’m gonna presume the MB Board of Management has been asking similar questions...

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a6...wagener-quits/
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Well...the guy in charge of it is ‘retiring,’ a decision MB describes as “mutual.” I’m gonna presume the MB Board of Management has been asking similar questions...

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a6...wagener-quits/
Glad he retired! The last few Mbenz vehicles and last generation of almost every model were super boring and less elegant than their successors.
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I don't agree with that. I think the E Class looks great and is great, I like the new GLC, and the CLE, new C Class looks great...
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So weird to give journalists an unannounced camouflaged prototype. Why not just reveal it. Seems like.a lame attempt to go viral.
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Very weird...they did a similar thing with the S Class refresh but only let the journalists ride in the back...
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So weird to give journalists an unannounced camouflaged prototype. Why not just reveal it. Seems like.a lame attempt to go viral.
I thought it was weird too especially since MercBenzKing seems to have the exclusive sneak peek. He must have a special Mercedes connection because I feel like there are many better YouTube automotive journalists out there.
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