Overview
This year’s Mercedes-Benz GLS is best described as a luxurious SUV with considerable space and nearly innumerable tech niceties. The Mercedes-Benz GLS features three rows to accommodate an entire family, a group of friends, several co-workers, and whatever else you need to transport. However, this is transportation in style. The new Mercedes-Benz GLS looks just as good as it drives. Similar to other Mercedes vehicles, the GLS has stylistic beauty on the inside as well as the outside, sure to impress drivers from every crowd. Let’s take a closer look at what separates the GLS from the rest of the SUVs on the market.
The Perfect Ride For...
Families, business owners, outdoor adventurers, and those seeking a luxurious, tech-filled SUV with an extensive amount of space. In short, the 2020 GLS provides the perfect blend of comfort, aesthetic, and sophisticated technology. Those on the prowl for a visually striking SUV will be more than happy with the new design of this SUV. The GLS class boasts an expansive 123.4-inch wheelbase and strategically positioned exterior angles sure to catch the attention of everyone you pass. The new GLS class really is the perfect automotive unison of function and form sure to appeal to every SUV-seeker, regardless of their unique demographic characteristics.
Drive and Handling
Pop the hood and you will find a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine with 362 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Step up to the GLS 580 for a 4.0-liter 8-cylinder engine with 483 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. All-wheel drive is standard on both models, giving the GLS powerful traction management and confident capability. Paired with the 9G-TRONIC transmission, you can always be sure you’re in the optimal gear for performance and efficiency.
However, the truly remarkable thing about the GLS is how capable and adaptable it is when the pavement ends. You might not think of a Mercedes-Benz as a powerful exploring machine but the GLS is here to change your perception. The standard multimode, height-adjustable AIRMATIC® suspension and 4MATIC® all-wheel drive combine to make the GLS just as comfortable off-road as it is in the city. The available E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL scans the road ahead and adjusts the response of the vehicle for what lies in your path.
Key Features
Safety
Mercedes-Benz is leading the charge into autonomous driving and many advanced safety features have become standard thanks to those advancements. Active Brake Assist, ATTENTION ASSIST, Adaptive Highbeam Assist, Blind Spot Assist with Exit Warning Assist, Active Parking Assist, Surround View System, and PRE-SAFE are all standard on the GLS 450. For even more safety technology, you can opt for features like Active Steering Assist, Evasive Steering Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Speed Limit Assist, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, and Active Stop-and-Go Assist. There are tons of other standard and available safety features to protect you and your family, no matter where life takes you.
Connectivity
Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) offers advanced intuitive controls for the infotainment system and the 12.3-inch touch screen display offers brilliant graphics to display all of your information. Natural language understanding technology allows for natural speech to control the voice-activated features, which makes it easy to control the system without taking your eyes or hands away from driving. MB navigation, nine USB ports, a Burmester Surround Sound System, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay®, and Android Auto™ are all standard on the GLS 450 and offer the luxurious experience you would expect from Mercedes-Benz.
Alternative Options
For drivers who want this luxurious experience in a sedan, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the epitome of what the brand embodies. If you’re looking for a smaller SUV to tackle city adventures, the sporty GLA SUV is a perfect option.
For more information about the Mercedes-Benz GLS or any of the models in the 2020 lineup, contact Sears Imported Autos online or visit our showroom at 13500 Wayzata Boulevard, Minnetonka, MN 55305.
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