Among the domestic luxury brands, there are many models that we are familiar with in the large SUV market, such as Porsche Cayenne, BMW X7, Audi Q7 and Lexus LX, etc., of course, mercedes-Benz's flagship SUV model Mercedes-Benz GLS. As a proud presence in the field of medium and large SUVs, Mercedes-Benz GLS has attracted much attention since entering the domestic automobile market, and its visibility on the road is also very high, which also reflects the consumer's love for it from the side.
Recently, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS redesign model was officially launched, and the new car still launched 3 configurations, and the price was consistent with the current model, which was 106.80 ~ 132.90 million yuan. This small modification of the new car is mainly for the configuration of the adjustment, the configuration level has been improved to a certain extent, let's take a closer look at its specific performance.
Exterior design
As the flagship SUV of the Mercedes-Benz brand, the Mercedes-Benz GLS shoulders the entire brand image, so the car is not only as large as possible in terms of external size, but also has the characteristics of being more luxurious and more comfortable. Among them, the new car still adopts the classic body shape of the Mercedes-Benz brand in terms of exterior design, the front face is equipped with a flat polygonal middle net, and the interior is filled with double-spoke trim panels, with the huge Mercedes-Benz brand logo in the middle part, which is very visually impactful. The headlight group on the left and right sides of the new car is more rounded, and the light group is connected with the central network through the trim panel, which enhances the integrity of the front face design, and the whole series of models is equipped with LED headlights as standard.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of the new model are still 5218× 2030×1823 mm, and the wheelbase is 3135 mm. The side of the body of the new model is still outlined with tough lines, especially at the top of the car and the waist line, which gives people a feeling of quite stable and heavy. In addition, the car also has a more delicate body under the protective plate, coupled with five-spoke bright color wheels, the overall visual effect is very sporty.
Mercedes-Benz GLS rear part of the use of rounded lines outline, so that the entire tail looks even a little cute, the car's tail light group abandons the large size of the previous generation model design, and adopts a more narrow and long shape, coupled with the chrome trim above, so that the entire tail of the horizontal visual effect can be stretched. In addition, the new car is equipped with a heavy silver skid plate decoration in the rear surround, and the exhaust is a bilateral double out layout.
Interior design
Mercedes-Benz GLS is full of genuine leather fabrics and solid wood trims, and this enduring combination has helped the car present the noble temperament it deserves. The car's entire seat cover design is still the same, but details such as the wide horizontal space and the three-frame steering wheel of solid wood clearly tell us that this is a top-of-the-line flagship model. At the same time, the console of the new model is also equipped with a double 12.3-inch one-piece screen, the full LCD dashboard can provide richer information than the traditional pointer dashboard, and the touch LCD screen uses the latest MBUX infotainment system, and the adaptability and entertainment of the function are very good.
Depending on the configuration, the seats in the new model are wrapped in imitation leather and leather fabrics, and the functional aspects are standard with electric adjustment of the main passenger seat, heating of the front seat, and adjustable buttons for the rear of the passenger seat. The interior of the front seats of the new model is filled with softer interiors, the seat surface is quite wide, and the backrest is close to the human body, which has good support for the waist and back.
As a 7-seat SUV, the rear two rows of mercedes-Benz GLS space performance is quite good, and the trunk and space utilization can also bring you a lot of surprises. Under normal circumstances, when putting away the 3rd row of seats, the overall space of the trunk is very regular, and after putting down the 2nd row, it can form an almost flat super space, which is completely not a problem for loading some large cargo.
dynamical system
The new model is equipped with two turbocharged engines, 2.5T and 3.0T, respectively in terms of power, and is mated to the 48V light hybrid system, with a maximum output of 313 hp and 367 hp, and a peak torque of 450 Nm and 500 Nm respectively. In terms of drivetrain, the engine is matched by a 9-speed manual transmission, and a full-time all-wheel drive system is equipped as standard.
Model configuration and purchase recommendations
As a minor revamp of the year, the overall price of the new Mercedes-Benz GLS has not changed, but the configuration has been adjusted to a certain extent, including the entry-level model that cancels the option of the second row of independent seats. The 450 4MATIC stylish model in the middle adds the AMG appearance sports component, and the tires have been upgraded from 20 inches to 21 inches, but the gesture control function has been eliminated. The top 450 4MATIC luxury tires have been upgraded from 21 inches to 22 inches, and the overall configuration level has been improved. Let's take a detailed analysis of the 3 models to see which one is more cost-effective.
2022 remodeled GLS 400 4MATIC
Referral Index: ★★★★
Configuration review: The basic functions are comprehensive enough and cost-effective
Guidance price 106.80 million yuan, functional aspects with 20-inch tires, front and rear head airbags, parallel line assistance, body stability control, lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, active braking, fatigue driving reminder, front and rear parking radar, 360 degree panoramic image, cruise control, driving mode switching, automatic parking, automatic parking, uphill assist, suspension soft and hard adjustment / suspension height adjustment, air suspension, variable steering ratio, can open panoramic sunroof, electric trunk, induction trunk, Trunk position memory, keyless start, keyless entry, remote start, steering wheel electric four-way adjustment, steering wheel shift, Dual 12.3-inch screen, built-in driving recorder, mobile phone wireless charging, main passenger seat electric adjustment, rear seat electric adjustment, satellite navigation, Bluetooth car phone, mobile phone interconnection mapping, voice recognition control, OTA upgrade, adaptive near and far light, automatic air conditioning, rear seat independent air conditioning, rear seat air outlet, temperature partition control, car air purifier, etc., the basic configuration performance is extremely comprehensive, cost-effective.
2022 is a stylish version of the GLS 450 4MATIC
Referral Index: ★★★
Configuration review: Power boost
The guidance price is 1.196 million yuan, and the main improvement of the configuration is reflected in the power aspect, of which the maximum output power of the 3.0T turbocharged engine reaches 367 horsepower, which is 54 horsepower increased compared with the 2.5T version, and the official 100 km acceleration performance is increased from 6.9 seconds to 6.3 seconds, and the performance performance is even better. In addition, the configuration also has correspondingly more road call rescue, full speed adaptive cruise, sports appearance kit, rear seat heating, Berlin Sound speakers, etc. in terms of functions, and the tire specifications have been increased from 20 inches to 21 inches, which can be considered by consumers with higher vehicle performance requirements.
2022 remodeled GLS 450 4MATIC luxury
Referral Index: ★
Configuration review: The improvement is limited
The guidance price is 1.329 million yuan, the configuration has more side fixed pedals, steering wheel heating, head-up digital display, leather material seats, front seat ventilation, geometric multi-beam lights, turn headlights, etc. in addition, tire specifications have been increased from 21 inches to 22 inches, luxury configuration has increased, but the increase is relatively small.
Uncle Che summed up
In general, Mercedes-Benz GLS has improved in configuration after undergoing this small makeover, and the product strength of the whole vehicle has been improved to a certain extent, and in the context of the shrinking price increase of mercedes-benz models, this behavior is really valuable, worthy of the nickname of its family big brother. Among the 3 configurations launched by the new car this time, the entry-level 2022 redesign GLS 400 4MATIC has a very comprehensive functional configuration under the premise of low price, and the 2.5T engine equipped with it also has a good power performance, which is absolutely not a problem to meet the needs of daily cars, and the overall cost performance is high. As the saying goes, a penny for a penny, the high-end luxury medium and large SUV represented by Mercedes-Benz GLS, although the price is higher, but it can bring you a good feeling of use and the face that many consumers care about, if you have ideas, you can still pay attention to it.