Mercedes has announced U.S.-market pricing details
of the new GLS, which are currently limited to just the GLS 450 4Matic that’s
set to arrive in dealerships Stateside by the end of the year. The new GLS 450 starts from US$ 76,195
(including a US$ 995 destination and delivery fee) and features a long list of
equipment worthy of its flagship status in the German car maker’s high-riding
vehicle range.
For the first time in a Mercedes SUV, customers will
be able to choose between the traditional three-row, seven-seat configuration
or a six-seat setup with a pair of individual captain chairs in the middle.
Popular options on the previous-gen GLS like the
Premium Package (including Blind Spot Assist, Smartphone Integration, Navigation,
SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio, Multi-color ambient lighting and KEYLESS-GO), the
Lighting Package (Active LED Headlamps and Adaptive High beam Assist) and the
Parking Assist Package (Active Parking Assist and Surround View Camera), are
now all standard.
In addition, the new GLS features the company’s MBUX
dual-display setup with a pair of 12.3-inch screens and intelligent voice
control, 64-color ambient lighting, three fully electrically adjusted seat
rows, 9 USB ports and a 115V household outlet, a Burmester Surround Sound
system, 19-inch wheels and a sliding sunroof.
Merc also offers new personalization
options for the interior, such as Executive Rear Seat Packages, open-pore trims
and up to 5 individual zones of climate control.
Powering the GLS 450 4Matic is the company’s new
turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six with 48-volt EQ Boost mild-hybrid technology.
The powertrain produces a combined 362 hp and 500 Nm of torque, with
an additional 21 hp and 184lb-ft available over short periods.
