Expected to arrive “late this year” the 2020 GLS-Class is sure to be a best seller! Look at all of these improvements! You should be ordering now if you want to get one early!

• New engines -4.0L V8 biturbo engine with EQ Boost and 48-volt onboard electrical system (GLS 580) and 3.0L inline-6 turbo engine with EQ Boost and 48-volt onboard electrical system (GLS 450)
• New 6-seat option with Captain’s Chairs (both 6-seat and 7-seat configuration available as standard)
• All-new intelligent suspension, E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL
• 4MATIC® variable torque on demand All-Wheel Drive now available
• Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control and optionally available MBUX Interior Assistant
• Revised dimensional concept (Increased length, width, wheelbase, track width)
• Emotional and dynamic exterior SUV design with power domes on hood
• New Carwash function enables the car to be prepped for entry into a carwash with the press of a single button
• Large roof spoiler, wide shoulders and two-part taillamps
• Black wheel arch claddings
• New 19″ – 22″ wheels (GLS 450); new 23″ wheels (GLS 580)
• Illuminated running boards with robust stainless steel inserts
• Distinguished, chromed underride guard in SUV-specific design
• New exterior paint colors
• New, progressive design in interior with new-generation steering wheel with Touch Control Buttons, two grab handles on center console, widescreen dual display with 12.3″ Digital Instrument Cluster and 12.3″ multimedia display with touchscreen and new generation Touchpad in center console, trim elements in open pore woods and new 64-Color Ambient Lighting
• SUV-specific storage compartments designed especially for off-road driving
• Executive Rear Seat Package and Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS

Standard Equipment:

• 7-seater or 6-seater with Captain’s Chairs
• 12.3” Digital Instrument Cluster and 12.3” Touchscreen Multimedia Display
• Burmester Surround Sound System
• LED Intelligent light system headlamps and LED taillamps
• 9 USB-C ports
• 19” wheels (GLS 450), 21″ wheels (GLS 580)

This is just a few highlights from the press release about the car. There are a lot more details and pictures to come. The all-new GLE should give you a very good idea of the styling and the technology. I am guessing the GLS580 will become even more rare than the GLS550 has been. I cannot wait to have captain’s chairs available for my customers!