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

[JBattan]

Soon, I hope!
But I’m guessing it is slated for the model year 2019, which means probably mid 2018.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Looks immense and bad ass when is it due ?

Damn...is this finally going to be the bad ass vehicle it should have always been.

 

[Merc1]

Soon, I hope!
But I’m guessing it is slated for the model year 2019, which means probably mid 2018.

I would say that we'll see in in late 2018 so early 2019 it will go on sale in the U.S. be a 2020 model.

M

 

[JBattan]

They’re certainly under a lot of pressure to get it upgraded soon given all the existing and coming competition in the luxury SUV space.

 

[tennmb]

Yes, definitely a 2020 MY for the US. GLE will be 2019.

 

[Adr5]

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS Spied Testing Together in Europe

 

[Centurion]

The distance from the driver’s head to the third window is mega!

 

[Star&Car]

^look at the length of the rear door,it could be the long wheelbase version.

 

[Merc1]

This thing better have a RR level interior to call itself a GLS and be an all new product. The GLE will show us what direction they're going with this generation of SUV interiors.

M

 

[Centurion]

^look at the length of the rear door,it could be the long wheelbase version.

Good eye. A LWB version is a sign that @Merc1’s wish for an S-Class level instead of a shoehorned E-Class interior could become true.

 

[EnI]

This screams for Maybach badge & treatment. They'll sell tons of them.

 

[hannaz]

This thing better have a RR level interior to call itself a GLS and be an all new product. The GLE will show us what direction they're going with this generation of SUV interiors.

M

I second Merc1; Mercedes have no more chance to compromise on the premiumness of the interior & make the new GLS as the real S class grade SUV. How ever I personally feel the G-Class still have the the flagship stance among Star SUVs

 

[Merc1]

Good eye. A LWB version is a sign that @Merc1’s wish for an S-Class level instead of a shoehorned E-Class interior could become true.

I said that months ago, that this is some type of longer version, cause it's freaking huge lol. I wouldn't be surprised if this was the Maybach version we're seeing.

M

 

[Adr5]

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Spied In Snow Looking Rather Chunky

 

[SKY]

It seems they are going to paste the new GLE rearlights on the GLS as well.

 

[PHYBENZ]

Anyone who thinks the interior is going to be on par with the S class is delusional. Why change the formula and increase cost when even into its final year(s) of production they can't make enough of them.

 

[JBattan]

Anyone who thinks the interior is going to be on par with the S class is delusional. Why change the formula and increase cost when even into its final year(s) of production they can't make enough of them.

Well, because Rolls, Bentley, and soon others have super-luxury interiors in their SUVs, and MB would be foolish to ignore that growing market. it may only be available in the Maybach line though.

 

[sako97]

Anyone who thinks the interior is going to be on par with the S class is delusional. Why change the formula and increase cost when even into its final year(s) of production they can't make enough of them.

That's what I was saying. We've been lying to ourselves frankly. A Maybach trim level will be addition, however, as confirmed.

Look at the previous spy shot below and you'll see it's the same GL formula continuing - same dimensions from the front to the rear doors.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Anyone who thinks the interior is going to be on par with the S class is delusional. Why change the formula and increase cost when even into its final year(s) of production they can't make enough of them.

Sadly I think you're right. MB has never seemed intent on class honours when it comes to their SUV's. They just seem to want to do enough to make some decent sales. The whole GL 'S' badging is a cynical farce I believe. I very much doubt they are going to deliver the S-class of SUV's.

 

[Centurion]

It's clear that there isn't a consensus on what the new GLS and G will be. I am going to sit this one out and see how price, engine options and positioning pan out.