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Small external changes, big internal changes! What are features of new Mercedes-Benz GLS?

2023/05/16Magazines

A few days ago, Mercedes-Benz officially released official images of their new GLS, Maybach GLS and AMG GLS 63. Parts have been optimized and updated, so what's difference between new car this time around and old one? one?

Only minor changes have been made to look!

Small external changes, big internal changes! What are features of new Mercedes-Benz GLS?

Let's first take a look at new Mercedes-Benz GLS. Looking at image, we can find that this time new car is only a small facelift product, so outline of whole car is basically same as current product, but middle grille of new car The grille has been adjusted Four galvanized banner strips cross air intake grille Front bumper and lower air intakes are surrounded by high-gloss black piping, giving new car a sportier look.

Small external changes, big internal changes! What are features of new Mercedes-Benz GLS?

Changes to tail section are also small, mostly in details. For example, new car also adopts a new three-stage rear light cluster. It is worth noting that version equipped with off-road kits has a new underbody protection and raises ride height by 30mm.

Small external changes, big internal changes! What are features of new Mercedes-Benz GLS?

As for two versions of Maybach GLS and AMG GLS 63 that have also been launched, you will find that new car has also been adjusted in detail. The biggest changes also affected internal structure of China Open. detailing also makes new car present a different feel.

Small external changes, big internal changes! What are features of new Mercedes-Benz GLS?

As for this design, I personally think it's quite capable.

The interior has changed a lot, providing a variety of colors!

Small external changes, big internal changes! What are features of new Mercedes-Benz GLS?

In terms of interior, overall outline of new car is basically same as current model, but new Mercedes-Benz GLS has added different leather colors and car's wood trim panels have changed. also adopted a new design that made new car look more advanced. In addition, new car also adds function of "off-road real-time image of road surface", which can clearly display view of way ahead on central control screen, and upgrades MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system, which greatly improves practicality.

Small external changes, big internal changes! What are features of new Mercedes-Benz GLS?

For Maybach GLS, the new vehicle also offers two exclusive Maybach color schemes: Crystal White/Pearl Grey, Mahogany Brown/Machiato Beige.

Small external changes, big internal changes! What are features of new Mercedes-Benz GLS?

It is worth noting that, as a top-end luxury version, new car also features reinforced new seat designs to reinforce exclusive respect of Mercedes-Maybach. Unique stamping processing, luxury feeling is perfect!

Small external changes, big internal changes! What are features of new Mercedes-Benz GLS?

As for AMG GLS 63, it features a sportier interior color scheme and uses a larger area of ​​carbon fiber trim, which greatly enhances vehicle's sporty atmosphere.

Power system parameters have changed a lot!

Small external changes, big internal changes! What are features of new Mercedes-Benz GLS?

The 450 version of new Mercedes-Benz GLS will also be equipped with a 3.0t turbocharged inline 6-cylinder engine with a maximum output of 380 hp. and a maximum torque of 500 Nm, while GLS 580 version will be equipped with a turbocharged 4.0T. It is equipped with a V8 engine with a maximum output of 517 hp. and a maximum torque of 729 Nm. It is combined with a 9AT gearbox. The first accelerates to 100 kilometers in 5.8 seconds, and second in 4.7 seconds. It is worth noting that Maybach GLS 600 is also equipped with same engine as GLS 580, and its performance parameters are also consistent with each other.

Small external changes, big internal changes! What are features of new Mercedes-Benz GLS?

The AMG GLS 63 4MATIC is equipped with an AMG 4.0TV8 twin-turbo engine with a maximum output of 612 hp. and a maximum torque of 850 Nm, and acceleration from 100 kilometers to 100 kilometers is only 4.2 seconds. It is worth noting that this system also integrates the ISG intelligent engine system, which provides an additional 22 hp. With. and 250 Nm performance.

Small external changes, big internal changes! What are features of new Mercedes-Benz GLS?

In addition, new vehicle also comes standard with improved AMG ride control suspension with adaptive and variable damping function, as well as a tuned and upgraded active roll stabilization system and air suspension, which can effectively balance handling and comfort.

Overview

As for new Mercedes-Benz GLS, this time it can be said that it is only a small cosmetic product, and new car is mainly optimized and upgraded for a lot of details. Although improvement is small, it can greatly improve user's car experience. Therefore, upgrade and facelift this time is worthy of our confirmation. As an imported luxury SUV, Mercedes-Benz GLS has always been bosses' preferred product. I believe that after official launch of new car in it will also have good performance in future.