2019 Mercedes GLS Makes Its Spy Debut Under Heavy Cladding

By, 2017-09-07

Now that BMW X7 is under production, Mercedes-Benz is testing the all new 2019 GLS. The first spy shots of the 2019 Mercedes GLS are now available.

The new SUV from Mercedes will be a 7 seater and will ride on a new platform called MHA, which will be shared with the also upcoming and smaller GLE.

One of the key advantages of the MHA platform will be a significant weight saving, with the new generation GLS also expected to offer improved road manners and compatibility with Daimler’s latest semi-autonomous technology.

As we got used to from Mercedes-Benz, the engine range will be wide enough to cover all needs and requirements, meaning it’ll include four-, six- and eight-cylinder units. Some of them will be offered as hybrids, paired with an electric motor while the inline sixes will be the same with the latest S-Class.

More demanding customers will of course be offered at least one proper AMG version, powered by the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 in two power versions, which has become sort-of the norm for high-performance Mercs.

Mercedes’ take on the Range Rover and the also awaited BMW X7 is expected to show up in 2019.