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Some Mercedes models are the epitome of on-road luxury. Others are almost unrivalled for off-road prowess. And then there's one which claims to offer the best of both: the GLS. This is the very few super-luxury SUVs that can seat seven fully-sized adults. And it claims to be able to do so while offering a properly dynamic drive on road as well as extreme capability off it. This second generation version is smarter, plusher, more refined and even more appealing. Got a family? You'd like one.
Background
This Mercedes GLS, if you haven't yet come across it, is a vehicle billed as 'the S-Class of SUVs', a luxury conveyance for those whose real - or more likely imagined - commute to the real world is from a craggy mountaintop. We first saw it (badged then as the 'GL-Class') in 2007, built in America for Americans and since then, it's been occupying super-sized shopping mall spaces from New York to New Orleans in ever-increasing numbers. Over there, it was a necessary addition to the brand's luxury SUV line-up, given that for Yanks, the brand's usual large luxury SUV, the five-metre-long GLE, is seen as being pretty compact and the exorbitantly-priced G-Class is too crude for most. So this GLS is the model primarily tasted with taking on the all-conquering Range Rover - and, more specifically, BMW's entrant in this segment, the X7.
This Mercedes model line has always featured a third seating row, something that's always set this SUV apart in a luxury 4x4 market that rarely offers this option - or if it does, often restricts practical use of the extra seats to children. Not so here, especially in this MK2 model GLS guise that features a useful wheelbase increase. Plus the sleeker shape clothes a car that's cleverer, more comfortable, quieter and more efficient. Let's take a closer look.
Driving Experience
Not everyone is going to feel comfortable piloting something of this size but provided you do, then GLS motoring is a pretty fabulous way to view your everyday world. AIRMATIC air suspension with the brand's 'ADS Adaptive Damping System Plus' package smoothes your way over poor surfaces and power is transmitted by 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission. The key engine option for our market is the six cylinder diesel fitted to the main GLS 400d variant, a unit from the brand's latest 'OM 656' powerplant family and the same one as used by the S-Class saloon. It offers 330hp and a massive 700NM of torque. For those who can never have too many Tiger tokens, there's also a wild turbo 4.0-litre petrol V8 in the Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 variant.
4MATIC 4WD is standard of course, which works using a transfer case with an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. This allows a variable transfer of drive torque from 0-100 percent between the axles. As an option, buyers can now specify a transfer case specially configured for better off-road driving characteristics which features a reduction gear for off-road driving. Also, when driving on the road, and particularly when cornering, the two fully networked transfer cases improve handling agility by specifically influencing the degree of yaw to induce oversteer or understeer.
Design and Build
So, it's big - of course it is, even more so than the car it replaces, which already was large enough to make your neighbours question their right-to-light restrictions. This MK2 model is over 5.2m long and nearly 2m wide with a wheelbase that's 60mm longer than the previous model. Full-LED Multibeam headlights are now fitted as standard and the drag factor is now sleeker (0.32Cd).
Inside the leather-lined cabin, as you would expect, the latest Mercedes infotainment technology has been installed, with two large 12.3-inch screens for the infotainment monitor and the instrument cluster. It's significantly more spacious than before, especially in the second row, where the bench can slide back and forth and where legroom has increased by 87mm with the seat in its rearmost position. .
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In all honesty this is the S class of all Auto channels, nothing even comes close, i'm genuinely flabbergasted by the wealth and quality of information provided, truly first amongst equals, anyone planning to fork out a big fat cheque for a car should consult with the professors running this platform first !
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The best car reviews on TH-cam.
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Your reviews are very informative and a delight to watch....Keep on bringing more in-depth videos...
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I love these long form videos. This channel is everything right now. The Script is so brilliant and the english is to die for. The cinematography🥰🥰🥰 I love everything.Bravo
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Well put, my sentiments exactly 💯
Best GLS review I've seen in all of TH-cam. Thanks.
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I love your reviews I think you are clear and give a very in depth review which from your review I brought a ford kuga and will now look at Mercedes very soon as I had a Mercedes c240 estate many years ago. Keep up the good work. You are the few motor journalists who are objective
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I love your informative reviews
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The best version they ever made of these was the GL550 seen at 05:00...gorgeous!
Brilliant and incredibly thorough review! I was astounded by the subtle features that this car has. Could well be my next car.
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Buy it. You won't regret.
@@majabubloem Glad you enjoy it, Freddy!
The gls has always been a beautiful full size suv really luxurious and comfortable to sit in
Awesome review! "All you need to know!" tag are cliche these days but I believe this review deserves such a tag!
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Brilliant review. Yes please.
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Beautiful review 👍🏽
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A usually informative review, thanks.
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I have GLS 350d 2017, awesome car, comfort, just regular service and drive💪
Great to hear, Ibrahim! What made you go with the GLS in the first place?
A friend had the first generation and currently has the second generation. Unfortunately with the plague lock-down it hasn’t moved for the last nine months.
Sorry to hear that, Huw. Hope they'll be able to get out and about soon 🤞
J Crouch I hereby present you with the award for best automotive journalist in video format
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Superb review thank you.
Do you know the reason for the reduction in tow capacity with the off road engineering package ?
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@@OsvUkVehicleSupply I am looking at this currently, but in New Zealand so not sure your call back team would be interested. I was just wondering why the tow capacity is reduced when you add the off road engineering option. Do you know why ?
Very good review
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I believe the car has softclose, no need to slam shut them, i suppose ?
Good info, however a bit contradictory to your X7 video on third row space! X7 video reckons you get more space in a GLS and this video says better adult space in an X7! Also why do you not compare to Discovery if you’re talking adult spaced third row? Discovery reviewers say it trumps the Q7 and XC90 for third row space but you ignore that in your review. I’m a bit focused on third row as that is important to me and the family on deciding on a 7 seat SUV. Thanks
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I am going to be test driving 2016 GLS designo do you think its a good idea to buy it?
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Great review but the turn to face a different camera in your videos is distracting
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Wish you would do a review of what car you would buy but I think that would compromise your impartiality
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Is this car more comfortable that the new Full size Range Rover? Please help!
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I have gls 400d and gtr
How are you finding them? 🤔
Perfect for my family I wish I have it GLS 400d
Just that covid 19 made our lives more difficult cz no job in RSA
So pedantic, impressed by his poetic narrative, haughty attitude ("piloting," not driving, "fits that brief perfectly" (I kid you not)), said sharply/ nasally) and delivery. I always turn him off after a few minutes after his attitude and delivery obscure/get in the way of his informative lecture. Oh well, no one is perfect: a lesson for the narrator. .
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If you start doing full length Tesla and other electric vehicles reviews, your views will go through the sun roof
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