The Mercedes-Benz GLS Grand Edition has been launched. Known as the S-Class of SUVs, the GLS is priced at INR 86.90 Lakhs (Ex-showroom India). There are two versions, priced identically. The GLS 350 d comes with a 3.0-litre, V6 diesel engine producing 258bhp of power and 620 Nm of peak torque. The GLS 400 features a V6 petrol engine that delivers 333 bhp and 480 Nm of torque. With the  GLS Grand Edition, Mercedes-Benz continues to raise the bar and offer best in class performance, premium luxury, cutting edge technology, and plush interiors, which are inspired by the flagship luxury sedan–the S-Class.

Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes- Benz India said, “The GLS popularly referred to as the ‘S-Class of SUVs’, boasts of unparalleled levels of luxury combined with impressive comfort, agile dynamics and also best-in-class safety. Put to everyday use or venturing off the beaten track, the GLS never disappoints and effortlessly meets all requirements. Indians have a penchant for SUVs and this has pushed India to emerge as the Top 6 markets globally for the GLS, reiterating the vehicles unmatched popularity. We are extremely confident that the ‘GLS Grand Edition’ will continue to remain at the top of customer preference creating new benchmark. Mercedes-Benz India will keep striving to push the boundaries in the luxury automotive segment by driving innovation and excellence not only in our wide product line-up, but also in our customer service offerings and the overall vehicle ownership.”

Mercedes-Benz GLS Grand Edition Exterior 

The GLS Grand Edition gets LED Intelligent Light System with unique black rings which offer higher visibility. The headlamps automatically adapt to typical driving and weather situations. The dipped beam is activated when speed is above 90 km/h. Active light function swings the headlamps into bends by up to 15°. Corner light function improves illumination on corners & tight bends. The enhanced fog lamp function illuminates the outer half of the carriageway more effectively while reducing the glare due to light reflected by the fog. It comes fitted with 20-inch, 10-spoke light alloy wheels, painted in Black and having a high-sheen finish, to ensure a stylish appearance. This GLS gets ‘Grand Edition’ exterior badges and and also has chrome fins on the bonnet that adds a lot of character to the big SUV.

Mercedes-Benz GLS Grand Edition Interiors 

The interior of the GLS Grand Edition offers an S-Class level of comfort and luxury. It is very spacious and can seat 7 passengers easily. The interior of the GLS conveys the hallmark feel-good atmosphere of the Mercedes-Benz brand. In terms of storage space, the GLS provides a volume of 680 to 2300 litres of boot space. It gets a new heated 3-spoke multifunction nappa leather steering wheel with paddle shifts, 12 function keys and an airbag cover in nappa leather, instruments with modified details as well as a redesigned instrument panel with semi-integrated colour Media Display.

The latter offers an even better experience of the vehicle functions thanks to photo-realistic displays of images and graphics. RSES (rear seat entertainment system) comes as standard with the new GLS Grand Edition. Two 7-inch high definition screens. A unique and first ever feature that enhances the environment inside the GLS is the Apple CarPlayTM and ANDROID AUTO. It provides options to make calls, listen to music, send and receive text messages and also provides access to select third-party apps that are approved by Apple CarPlayTM and ANDROID AUTO.

Mercedes-Benz GLS Grand Edition Specifications

The Mercedes GLS Grand Edition is offered in two variants. The GLS 350 d comes with a 3.0-litre, V6 diesel engine producing 258bhp of power and 620 Nm of peak torque. The GLS 400 features a V6 petrol engine that delivers 333 bhp and 480 Nm of torque. The engines are mated to a 9-speed dual clutch transmission.

Mercedes-Benz GLS Grand Edition Key features

  • 9-G TRONIC, 9-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • DYNAMIC SELECT controller with 5 modes: Comfort, Sport, Slippery, Individual and
    Off-road
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Full LED Headlamps with Intelligent Light System
  • Adaptive high beam Assist Plus
  • 4MATIC permanent all-wheel-drive System
  • AIRMATIC suspension with Adaptive Dampening System Plus
  • New Generation Telematics (NTG 5*1)
  • Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlayTM and ANDROID AUTO
  • COMAND Online with 20.3 cm (8-inches) high resolution media display and
    Touchpad
  • Mirror package with brand logo projection
  • Memory package for driver and front passenger
  • Parking package with Active Parking Assist and 360° camera

Mercedes-Benz GLS Grand Edition Colours

  • Citrine brown metallic
  • Designo diamond white bright
  • Cavansite blue metallic
  • Obsidian black metallic
  • Iridium silver metallic
  • Tenorite grey metallic

Mercedes-Benz GLS Grand Edition Upholstery

  • Leather black ARTICO man-made
  • ARTICO man-made leather espresso brown (available with white exterior only)
  • ARTICO man-made leather ginger beige / espresso brown
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