Mercedes UK is now
accepting orders for the all-new GLS and has also announced pricing details of
its latest flagship SUV. Customers are offered just the diesel-powered GLS 400d
at the moment, with more models to follow on a later date. Pricing starts from
£ 73,995 OTR, with three trim lines available: AMG Line Premium, AMG Line
Premium Plus and the range-topping AMG Line Premium Plus Executive.
Power comes from a
3.0-liter straight-six with 325 hp and 700 Nm of torque.
0-100 km/h comes in 6.3 seconds with the top speed set at 148 mph.
Mercedes claims 35.8 mpg UK combined and 208g/km of CO2 emissions.
AMG Line Premium
models come with features such as MBUX Interior Assistant, air suspension,
heated front and rear seats, Driving Assistance package, Burmester surround
sound system, a set of 22-inch AMG alloy wheels, parking package with
360-degree camera, Keyless-Go, and a panoramic roof as standard.
The AMG Line
Premium Plus adds MBUX augmented reality for navigation, Driving Assistance
Plus package, heated and cooled front seats with massage functions, Rear Seat
Entertainment System, heated front and rear armrests and more.
Finally, the
range-topping AMG Line Premium Plus Executive models bring heated nappa leather
multifunction steering wheel, heated and cooled multi-contour rear seats with
massage functions, electric sunblinds in the rear doors, 23-inch AMG alloy
wheels, an MBUX rear tablet and heated third-row seats.
The options list is quite long and includes an £ 1,495 off-road package that
adds a low-range transmission, torque-on-demand for the traction and dynamic
control systems, inter-axle locking, downhill speed regulation, off-road ABS,
and additional driving modes for off-road driving.
First-in-line UK
customers are expected to receive their new Mercedes GLS 400d in the autumn.
