2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS Review - Dublin, OH

 Performance

Let’s take a look at the new performance abilities of the Mercedes-Benz SUV. It all centers around three main powertrain configurations. The GLS350d comes with a 3.0 Liter V6 turbo clean diesel engine that gets 255 horsepower. It's well-balanced and responds well at all ends of the power spectrum. The GLS450 runs on a twin turbo 3.0 Liter V6 that gets 362 horsepower and 369 ft. lbs. of torque. As if that wasn't enough, Mercedes offers an even more powerful engine for the GLS550. It's a 4.7 Liter turbo diesel V8 that roars toward 449 horsepower. The 9 speed automatic transmission and standard 4MATIC® all-wheel drive offers a sterling interface that delivers the power you want, when you want it.

 Interior

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS is spacious enough to accommodate five adult occupants, and you can have up to 43.6 cubic feet of cargo space by folding the rear seats. Ambient interior lighting promotes an aura of extreme comfort, and the anthracite tone of the standard dash trim brings sporty refinement to the cabin. The driver sits on a seat with 14-way power adjustability and four-way power lumbar support, and moves the vehicle with a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel with a leather-wrapped rim for ultimate control.

 Features

The luxury features of the GLS interior cabin almost border on the excessive. There's black piano lacquer and premium wood grain surfaces nearly everywhere you look. The seven passenger seating can be presented in several different leather combinations. There's all black, beige on espresso brown, crystal grey on black, and more. The premium Nappa leather packages also offer heated front seats and leather-wrapped steering wheel. Although the GLS is ideal for your family outings, you'll feel like you just left the race track with its brushed stainless steel pedals. The expansive center dashboard display has a bright 8-inch display screen and internet connectivity that brings music, video, navigation and vehicle information to your fingertips.

 Safety

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS has best in class safety features that give it a tremendous head start on other brands. Standard features include front and side airbags, Crosswind Assist for added stability, ATTENTION ASSIST® for drowsy drivers, and electronic 4MATIC® all-wheel drive traction system. That's just the tip of the iceberg. You can upgrade the GLS to include enhanced safety features like a pedestrian detection system that automatically applies the brakes to avoid hitting distracted walkers and radar-powered blind spot detection.