GLS [Renders] 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS (GL successor)

[Merc1]

I hope it works out. I feel like Merc almost need to top of the line SUVs. One no-nonsense 7 seater that compete with the Escalade/Tahoe etc, and an out-right sexy luxury SUV that rivals the RR. I fear a big 7 seater GLS will look like a fridge and lack swagger against the Cayenne and next generation Range Rovers.

After all, Mercedes followed up on the SLS with the AMG GT even though the SL and S-Coupe exist. Surely their SUV offer deserve some credible options at the top end.

Well the Cayenne is not a direct competitor to the GLS, that is what the GLE is for. I think they'll do it, if they execute like they do the S-Class, AMG GT, SL (design aside) etc.

M

 

[klier]

Looking really good so far! Exiting!

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Going to be awesome seeing this and the X7 go head to head. They will be launched within 6-12 months of each other.

The GLE has no hope against the X5. It's always mercedes bastard child.

 

[chonkoa]

Going to be awesome seeing this and the X7 go head to head. They will be launched within 6-12 months of each other.

The GLE has no hope against the X5. It's always mercedes bastard child.

Based on what we have seen so far, the GLS will have nothing to worry about.

 

[SCOTT27]

Seems huge Grilles are all the rage these days...

 

[Busty]

Based on what we have seen so far, the GLS will have nothing to worry about.

That's straight out arrogant considering the fact that so far we have not seen very much of the GLS except for a huge box.

 

[chonkoa]

That's straight out arrogant considering the fact that so far we have not seen very much of the GLS except for a huge box.

Okie dokie captain.

 

[Serpens]

Seems huge Grilles are all the rage these days...

Mercedes has been doing huge grilles for well over a decade. 2007 GL550:

 

[SCOTT27]

Mercedes has been doing huge grilles for well over a decade. 2007 GL550:

The new one looks even bigger.

 

[Serpens]

The new one looks even bigger.

For sure. I was just saying large grilles (especially on SUVs) is not a new trend. Perhaps just new for BMW.

 

[SKY]

The proportions look off to me.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Are there any credible GLS renders?

 

[klier]

Credible and renders rarely go together.....

 

[Adr5]

To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.

Accept third party cookies

 

[hannaz]

To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.

Accept third party cookies

This camouflaged doesn't give out much details except few - rear door look wider seems to have more second row room, third row window also look longer. Wheel arch seems to be mix of squared round design. The hood however is dummy, but if it's maintained that height & posture it would definitely will look massive.

 

[tennmb]

Going to be awesome seeing this and the X7 go head to head. They will be launched within 6-12 months of each other.

The GLE has no hope against the X5. It's always mercedes bastard child.

What? The GLE has always outsold the X5. It's a different vehicle with different appeal. The next gen is shaping up to be a huge leap forward.

 

[tennmb]

The GLS needs more back seat room than the GLE. Up until now the interior dimensions for front and 2nd row have been identical. This isn't acceptable in this competitive market.

 

[Merc1]

That video looks like a LWB model, possibly the Maybach version?

M

 

[tennmb]

That video looks like a LWB model, possibly the Maybach version?

M

All the pics so far have been the same wheelbase, so i don't think this is the maybach. I'd say that will follow a while after the next gen has had significant testing.

 

[Merc1]

All the pics so far have been the same wheelbase, so i don't think this is the maybach. I'd say that will follow a while after the next gen has had significant testing.

Looks LWB to me, but we will see.

M