Mercedes Benz is currently re-branding their SUV model range with the new nomenclature GL. The G is the initial for "geländewagen" which translates to "off-road vehicle" or "sport utility vehicle". The "L" is short for "Limousine" which translates to sedan or saloon which can be defined as a vehicle with seats for four or five people, two or four doors, and a separate cargo area. the third letter in the name is used to identify the segment or size of the vehicle. "A" is for the subcompact, C is for compact, E is for midsize and S is for full size.


It also aligns them with their base models A-Class, C-Class, E-Class and S-Class. This indicates the base model that shares technology, engines, transmission, features and dimensions.


The GLS the is the S-Class SUV. It is the longest and largest SUV in the range in a similar way that the S-Class is the longest sedan, coupe and cabriolet in the Mercedes Benz model range. It also has the most interior space and is the only 7-seater model in the SUV range.


The Mercedes Benz GLS is more than a name change. This facelift changes the layout of the front grille, front bumper, headlights, rear bumper, taillights, interior layout, new features, new engines and new transmission. This is also the first step in moving the GL upmarket as a true S-Class SUV. this will make it a direct competitor for the Land Rover Range Rover, Toyota Land Cruiser, Bentley Bentayga, Lexus LX, Infiniti QX.


The updates that customers can be excited about include

- Reverse camera now available with base radio.
- GARMIN navigation system - compatible with Jamaica's supplier
- 2 stage keyless sentry, KEYLESS-GO start function
and KEYLESS-GO access and drive authorization system including door handles with chrome inser
- 2 sound systems - Harman Kardon® Logic 7® surround sound system and Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG
- Three 3.0L engines - GLS350d (3.0L diesel, 255 hp, 620 Nm), GLS400 (3.0L petrol, 333 hp, 480 Nm) AND GLS450 AMG (3.0L petrol, 367 hp, 520 Nm)
- 9G-TRONIC, including DIRECT SELECT selector lever and shift paddles DIRECT SELECT
- Illuminated running boards, aluminum-look with rubber studS
- MAGIC VISION CONTROL


See the list of standard features below

- 4MATIC
- 9G-TRONIC, including DIRECT SELECT selector lever and shift paddles DIRECT SELECT, SELECT and DYNAMIC CRUISE CONTROL
- AMG high-performance braking system with internally ventilated and perforated brake discs front and rear
- AMG Performance 4MATIC, including AIRMATIC with ADS PLUS
- AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC
- AMG sports exhaust system with two chromed twin tailpipes
- AMG speed-sensitive sports steering
- Diesel emission control system BlueTEC, including AdBlue tank
- Diesel Particulate Filter
- DIRECT SELECT steering wheel gearshift paddles and
- DIRECT SELECT circuit with DIRECT SELECT lever on the steering column
- Direct-Steer system with speed-sensitive power steering
- Downhill Speed Regulation DSR
- DYNAMIC SELECT
- ECO start-stop function
- Suspension with adaptive damping system ADS PLUS
- STEER CONTROL
Saftey
- Third brake light featuring LED technology
- ADAPTIVE BRAKE with HOLD function, hill start assist, priming and dry braking in the wet
- Adaptive brake lights
- Airbags for driver and passenger
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
- Acceleration skid control (ASR)
- ATTENTION ASSIST
- Brake Assist BAS
- COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS
- Electronic Stability Program ESP®
- Electronic Traction System 4ETS
- Parking brake electrically, with automatic release when driving
- Pedestrian protection (active bonnet)
- Halogen headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights
- Taillights in LED technology
- ISOFIX child seat mounting in the rear
- Parental Control, mechanically in the rear doors and electric for rear windows
- Kneebag for driver
- Headlight leveling system
- PRE-SAFE® system with reversible belt tensioners for driver and passenger seat and closing function for side windows
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Side Impact Protection
- Crosswind Assist
- Seat belts, 3-point, including mechanically and automatically forward the outside in the rear and belt force limiters for driver and front passenger
- Sidebags for driver and front passenger (combined thorax / pelvisbag)
- Cruise control with variable speed limiter SPEEDTRONIC
- Upfront and rollover sensor system with situation-responsive triggering the restraint systems
- First aid kit
- Warning / ambient lights in the tailgate
- Warning triangle
- Buzzer and warning indicator in the instrument cluster for unbelted occupant and not switched off side lights
- Electronic immobilizer including locking system with infrared remote control in the electronic key in chrome look
- Windowbags
- Central locking with interior switch, automatic locking (can be deactivated) and crash sensor with emergency opening
- Multimedia Systems & Navigation
- Audio 20 CD
- Controller on the center console
- Digital Operating Instructions
- Communication module for the use of Mercedes Connect ME services
- Speakers, 8x
Exterior
- "V8 biturbo" lettering on front wings
- Dual-branch exhaust system with two chromed tailpipes integrated
- AMG-specific front fenders with "V8 Biturbo" lettering
- Mirrors left and right heated, electrically adjustable from the inside and painted in body color, with aspheric curved mirror glass
- Beltline trim strip in chrome look
- Calipers painted silver, with "AMG" lettering
- Roof rails in chrome look
- Electronic key in chrome look
- Electronic key in chrome look, master key with "AMG" Coat of Arms
- Power windows with one-touch control and reversing function
- Boot lid handle in chrome look
- Rear window heatable with timing
- Rear window wiper with intermittent wipers and automatic operation in reversing
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Sunroof, electric, glass sunroof, automatic rain closing (stroke position), reverse function and PRE-SAFE® closing function
- Door check
- Solid paint
- Under protection in chrome look in front and behind
- Heat-insulated glass, green, round, including rear window in single-layer
- Trim strip on side sills in chrome look
Interior
- 4-way lumbar support Driver's seat
- Storage compartment in the front and rear doors
- Storage compartment in the center console
- AMG door sill panels in brushed stainless steel with
- "AMG" lettering
- AMG floor mats with "AMG" lettering
- AMG instrument cluster with 11.4 centimeters large multifunctional display and AMG main menu
- AMG performance steering wheel in black nappa leather, 3-spoke design, flattened at the bottom, with silver-colored aluminum
- AMG sports seats with AMG seat upholstery layout, optimized lateral support and "AMG" badge in the seat backrests
- Armrest for driver and front passenger, folding, with compartment
- Rear armrest, foldable
- Spectacles compartment in overhead control panel
- Cupholders, 2-fold, front
- Third row of seats, Electric folding
- EASY-ENTRY system mechanically
- EASY-PACK tailgate
- EASY-PACK load compartment cover
- Door sill trims with "Mercedes-Benz" lettering
- Rear seat bench 60: 40 split and folding and seat backrests adjustable in inclination
- Luggage net on driver and passenger seat
- Luggage net sideways in the luggage compartment
- Eyelets behind the headliner, in headlining color
- Glove box lockable, air-conditioned and illuminated
- Instrument panel top in leather ARTICO man
- Coat hooks in the tailgate
- THERMATIC automatic climate control with two climates
- Instrument cluster in 2-tube design with 11.4-centimeter multifunction display
- Headrests in the ground adjustable in height and tilt, 6-fold
- Bumper protection in chrome look
- Steering column manually adjustable for height and longitudinally
- Multifunction steering wheel 3-spoke steering wheel in nappa leather with shift paddles and twelve function keys
- Net in the passenger footwell
- Upholstery nappa leather AMG
- Upholstery Leather ARTICO
- Seat heating for driver and front passenger
- Seat heating in the rear
- Sun visor with vanity mirror, illuminated and swiveling to the side
- Sport pedals in brushed stainless steel with rubber studs
- Socket (12 Volt) in the center console front and rear and in the luggage compartment
- Bag hooks, foldable, in the hold right
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Wood trim, high-gloss brown eucalyptus, including Cup holder in eucalyptus wood gloss brown


Prices start from just over US$121,000 for Base GLS350d 4MATIC and just over US$132,000 for Base GLS400 4MATIC and