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behind this new report and asserts that the Mercedes-Benz GLG has yet to be given the green
light for production or even given an internal project name. However, it is
claimed that Mercedes-Benz will make the model, as it’s mastered the art of
producing new body styles for little money and continues to sell SUVs in record
numbers.
Apparently, the GLG will be based around the GLE and
targeted squarely at the Range Rover Sport. As a result, it will be slightly
more off-road focused than some other SUVs from the car manufacturer but still
offer adequate levels of performance.
In the vehicle’s attempt to rival the Range Rover
Sport, Merc may fit height-adjustable air suspension as standard, equip the
vehicle with three locking differentials, and develop a special off-road
technology package.
The next-generation GLE on which the GLG will be
based won’t launch until 2020, so the vehicle is probably at least four or five
years away. That’s if it is green-lighted for production. If reports of a new
off-road-focused Mercedes-Benz SUV sound familiar, that’s because they are.
