[Report on new e-cars] Recently, Mercedes-Benz officially released the official pictures of the new generation of GLS. As a large flagship SUV of Mercedes-Benz, the new car is built on the Mercedes-Benz MHA modular platform.
The new generation of Mercedes-Benz GLS basically retains the classic body shape, and the new front face style is more domineering, in which the matrix LED light source is used inside the headlight group, and the shape further widens the horizontal visual effect of the new car. In addition, the new car still provides two different styles of sports kit and off-road kit, the difference mainly appears on the air intake grille and front bumper.
The new car continues the roundness and solidity of the current model, and adopts a bilateral exhaust style with a total of two outlets. According to foreign media, the new car will be equipped with the latest technology including autonomous driving technology, and the MBUX infotainment system displayed in the new A-class is also expected to appear on the new GLS.
The length of the new-generation Mercedes-Benz GLS has been increased by 77mm to 5207mm, the width has been increased by 22mm, the wheelbase has been extended by 60mm, and the wheelbase has reached 3135mm.
In terms of interior, the new car is equipped with the same 12.3-inch full LCD screen and 12.3-inch famous central control screen design as the E-class. The brushed metal trim is embellished, which not only enhances the sense of technology of the car, but also adds a touch of luxury. The new car will also provide 2+2+2 six-seater and 2+3+2 seven-seater layouts.
In terms of power, the new generation of Mercedes-Benz GLS in the US market will be the first to launch the GLS 450 4MATIC and GLS 580 4MATIC, of which the GLS 450 4MATIC is equipped with a 3.0T inline six-cylinder gasoline engine and a 48V micro-hybrid system with a maximum power of 367 horsepower. The peak torque is 500 Nm. In addition, the micro-hybrid system can provide an additional 22 horsepower and 250 Nm for a short period of time.
