As we all know, Mercedes-benz GLS Class is the successor of GL Class.From the beginning of its birth, it has shouldered the mission of understanding and definition of luxury SUVs. When ched in 2016, it became the focus of attention, seen as a strong competitor to the Range Rover and Lincoln Navigator.

But over time, with old rivals struggling to upgrade their models, and new rivals such as the BMW X7, the GLS has become slightly less competitive. Now, the new 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS is coming. After the replacement, GLS has not only upgraded the design of the appearance and interior decoration, but also reached the top level of similar models in various high-tech configurations. It can be said that the brand-new Mercedes-Benz GLS once again has a strong competitiveness among similar models.

According to the announcement of the last issue, let's talk about the highlights of the new generation of Mercedes-Benz GLS, enough to let consumers choose it in similar models.

Changes in appearance

In terms of appearance, the most obvious change of the replaced Mercedes-Benz GLS is the appearance design of the headlights and taillight group. The new GLS not only optimizes and adjusts the details of the front face, but also Narthe design of the appearance of the headlights. The old GLS, both headlights and tail lights, looks more angular and larger longitudinal area, while the replaced GLS lamp is more round and slender, and appears young and capable. In terms of light source, the replaced GLS is standard equipped with more advanced geometric multi-beam LED headlights, irradiation brightness and distance are stronger.

at the same time, The replacement GLS side waist line was also improved, Although the length and width of the replacement GLS body have been increased compared to the old model, However, the whole vehicle height is reduced by 34mm, So on the overall visual perception, The 2020 Mercedes GLS has changed the bloated impression, Looks like young and sports a lot, And with this design, Also reduces the center of gravity of the vehicle, More aerodynamic, The wind resistance coefficient has dropped from 0.35 to 0.32 today, Not only reduces fuel consumption, And to some extent, it improves the NVH (noise, vibration and acoustic vibration roughness) performance in the driving state.

With the appearance we say interior, 2020 GLS in interior materials still maintain consistent luxury level, now more advanced 12.3 inch LCD dashboard and 12.3-inch control touch screen integration scheme also applied in a new generation of Mercedes GLS, plus 64 color LED environment lights, on the sense of science and technology and luxury feeling build very successful. In addition, the special central armrest on the replacement GLE model is also equipped with the new GLS, which may also be a new family design element in the Mercedes luxury SUV.

The spatial aspect, The replacement GLS wheelbase is extended by 60mm, It reached 3135mm, The length of the body has also changed from the old 5135mm to the current 5214mm, This extra space, Almost all is used in the extension of the ride space, And therefore, The new generation of GLS has finally complemented the third row of seats, And the second row of seats are more adjustable, Chinese standard import version and Canadian import version are standard 7 seat layout, The US-imported version can choose from a six-seat layout, Whether it focuses on the ride experience of the second row of passengers, Or the third row of room for family travel, The new generation of GLS can meet it.

Power, a new generation of Mercedes GLS class in order to better fuel economy and meet the increasingly stringent requirements of environmental protection, provided by the 3.0L and 4.0L two twin turbocharged engine models are equipped with 48v light mixing system, with a 9-speed gearbox, in the case of power without any reduction, acceleration and fuel economy. However, due to domestic environmental protection policy, national six emission and emission tax and other factors, only 3.0L models have been introduced into the standard import. In terms of parallel import, the latest 2020 Mercedes GLS is only 3.0L models, and the additional version is provided, but all of the domestic imports are almost 3.0L models, and 4.0L is very few. The good news is that the 3.0L engine version, or GLS 450, is 34 more horsepower than the GLS 400, and the peak torque is 20nm higher. Mercedes-benz GLS450 could once only be purchased through parallel imports, and now the advantage of the GLS450 in power is equal.

With that power, let's talk about the high-tech and luxury features on the new Mercedes-Benz GLS. 

After the release of the new generation of Mercedes-Benz GLE, its off-road escape function is very attractive, also known as the "car Z" function, This function allows the trapped off-road vehicle to rhythmically control the suspension lift, to change the pressure of the tire on the ground, thus improving traction and helping the off-road vehicle out of trouble. This seemingly grandiose but very practical off-road feature is also included in the new generation of GLS.

Another configuration worth saying, Call it Active Body Control (E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL), We also mentioned this configuration briefly when introducing the new Benz GLE, Mercedes offers three suspension damping configurations, From low to high are selective shock damping suspension, air suspension with adaptive damping system and air suspension with active body control, Mid-gauge import, whether GLE or GLS, Both chose the second one, That is, the air suspension with an adaptive damping system (ADS PLUS), And the active body control configuration, Only the American version can be selected, And the price is not cheap. This function, can through the stereo camera scan the road ahead, and adjust the damping, hard parameters, to quickly offset the centrifugal force in the process of vehicle turning, and the bumpy road to passengers vibration, its effect than electromagnetic induction suspension, should be the strongest luxury SUV suspension scheme. In addition to the two more special configuration mentioned above, the new Mercedes GLS class optional sound, also replaced by Haman Kadon to Berlin sound, other aspects, the import of the original need to separate the rear side air curtain, and the original only GLS 500 only have the electric suction door, this time has also become the standard. In addition, such as induction trunk, remote start and mobile phone wireless charging functions not available before have also become standard. It can be said that this upgrade of Mercedes-Benz GLS is really in place.

A new generation of Mercedes GLS class, whether in the appearance of the interior design, or in the richness of luxury configuration of luxury SUV today top level, the first generation of GLS sales proved consumer recognition of it, now, GLS to better, range rover sales slump and BMW X7 slump, let a new generation of Mercedes GLS more strong, believe that the future sales performance will not disappoint.

As we all know, Mercedes-benz GLS Class is the successor of GL Class. From the beginning of its birth, it has shouldered the mission of understanding and definition of luxury SUVs. When ched in 2016, it became the focus of attention, seen as a strong competitor to the Range Rover and Lincoln Navigator.