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At the launch in Delhi

New Delhi: Mercedes-Benz GLS, face lifted the GL and launched it with a new name in the Indian market on Wednesday for Rs 80.38 lakh (ex-showroom, Pune). This car has come at a time when Mercedes has been enjoying a lovely year in India.
Its sale from April 2015 to March 2016 has been 13,558 units, the highest ever. This has given them the confidence to launch an SUV, which will not be sold in Delhi but the company expects a good sales figure.
Roland Folger, Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India called the GLS, ‘The S-Class of SUVs’ and he is not very far of the mark. The GLS comes with a three litre V6 diesel engine that produces 258 bhp and 620 Nm of peak torque. This beast of an engine is attached to a nine speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels with the power distribution is controlled by the 4MATIC permanent all-wheel-drive system.
Speaking at the launch, Folger said, “The introduction of the GLS underscores Mercedes-Benz’s dominance in the luxury SUV segment in India. The GLS is the epitome of exemplary engineering that cleverly combines unmatched space with delightful driving pleasure on any terrain. With the launch of the GLS, we are glad to provide the most comprehensive luxury SUV portfolio in the country to our discerning customers. India has a growing penchant for the SUVs and at 100% growth achieved in 2015, it was the highest growing segment for us.”
India is a very important market for Mercedes and that can be understood by the fact that the GLS will be manufactured at the Mercedes plant in Chakan, Pune. This will help keep the price of the car low and more importantly help Mercedes achieve better numbers.
Looking at the car, one will know instantly that it is a Mercedes. The front grill has the brand's Three Pointed Star, which cannot be easily missed. The headlamp cluster borrows from its smaller siblings the GLE and GLE Coupé. The bonnet features two power domes and highlights the powerful appearance of the GLS.
On the interior, the GLS offers the S-Class standard among SUVs. The S-Class is known for its refinement and the GLS provides just that. The car can seat seven people at ease and has the latest safety features like, PRE-SAFE system, BAS Brake Assist, the electronic all-wheel drive traction system 4ETS, ESP with Curve Dynamic Assist and cruise control. Optimal protection potential is provided by the passive occupant protection systems together with the "electronic crumple zones" of the assistance systems and the intelligent body design. Adaptive, two-stage airbags for driver and front passenger, side bags for driver, front passenger and the middle row seats (combined thorax/pelvisbags) and windowbags across all three seat rows are also part of the standard specification. In addition, the GLS is fitted with three-point safety belts on all seven seats.
If you found the above paragraph boring, just know that the car will keep you safe.
The Interior of the new Mercedes GLS
Coming back to the interior, you get a high-quality elegant interior with a new heated 3-spoke multifunction nappa leather steering wheel with steering wheel gearshift paddles, 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.
A unique and first ever feature that enhances the environment inside the GLS is the Apple CarPlay. 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 CarPlay.

Unfortunately the car does not come with a smaller engine and will not be sold in the NCR region as per the rules laid down by the Honourable Supreme Court of India.

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