2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450

Capable of zipping from 0 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 draws its immense energy from a 362-hp 3.0L biturbo 6-cylinder engine rated at 369 lb-ft of torque. The available trailer hitch gives the GLS the tools it needs to trailer as much as 7,500 pounds. For added balance and traction, the GLS 450 also utilizes Trailer Stability Assist and Crosswind Assist. The integrated ECO Start®/Stop system cuts power to the engine during immobile situations, bringing the GLS 450 SUV’s EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings up to 17 city/22 mph highway. Working in conjunction with the turbo engine is a 9G-TRONIC® automatic transmission, which includes an electronic selector and shift paddles for fast gear changes.

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For the 2017 model year, the GLS gets a sportier, more animated design, hinting at its superior handling capabilities. The new two-bar grille, LED taillamps with LED fiber optics, 19- to 20-inch wheels, and designo® Cardinal Red metallic paint shade, turn heads as the GLS bolts from point A to point B. The newly standard DYNAMIC SELECT® system gives Johns Creek divers a choice of five driver-selectable modes: Comfort, Sport, Slippery, Individual, and Off-Road. The Off-Road mode works in tandem with the standard 4MATIC® all-wheel drive system and the optional Off-Road Package: an enhanced off-roading program and front underride protection.

For a more athletic feel, the GLS 450 can be upgraded with the following optional handling features:

• The Adaptive Damping System pairs with standard AIRMATIC® air suspension, and applies one of four damping profiles to each spring-strut, based on up/down wheel movement.
• Using electrohydraulically variable front/rear stabilizer bars, ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM® tightens cornering and enhances the Sport mode for DYNAMIC SELECT®.

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Offering room for seven passengers, the GLS 450 is a large SUV with a dazzlingly luxurious interior. The seats, including the power driver seat with memory, come upholstered in MB-Tex, which is available in colors like Espresso Brown and Ginger Beige/Back. Optional trims, such as Black Piano Lacquer and Anthracite Poplar Wood, add vivacity to the cockpit and cabin. The power tilt/sliding sunroof promises fresh air and an amazing skyward view, and also includes a manual sliding sunshade to block out the hot Alpharetta sun. With the 60/40-split second-row and power-folding 50/50-spilt third-row seats folded down, the GLS 450 brags a maximum cargo volume of 93.8 cubic feet. For your convenience, the cargo area even includes a 12-volt power outlet, side parcel nets, and much more.

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In addition to its various styling updates, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 comes equipped with a new 8-inch COMAND® display with a touchpad controller. This central infotainment system controls a majority of the standard and optional in-cabin technologies, including Bluetooth®,* optional Apple CarPlay®, and optional iHeart Radio®. On the right-hand side of the multi-function steering wheel, drivers will also find easy-access controls for audio volume, handsfree calling, and optional navigation. The standard HD Radio™ receiver lets Johns Creek drivers listen to AM/FM radio stations in clear quality, while the optional harman/kardon® Logic 7®** audio system produces a staggering 830 watts of sound via 13 speakers.

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Constructed of ultra-high-strength steel and triple-layer roof pillars, the GLS 450 SUV’s passenger cell is nothing short of tank-like. No fewer than seven airbags are strategically placed throughout the cabin, and all seven seats feature 3-point seatbelts with ETDs and belt-force limiters. True to Mercedes-Benz fashion, the GLS includes standard driver assistance systems for an added layer of support:

• Replacing CPA PLUS®, Active Brake Assist senses when you’re approaching a vehicle at a potentially dangerous speed and assists with emergency braking, or, if a collision seems likely, activates PRESAFE®.
• When you shift into Reverse, the rearview camera displays a wide-angle rear-view via the 8-inch central screen, making parking a cinch.
• The pioneering ATTENTION ASSIST® system warns drivers of increasing drowsiness on long trips, based on up to 70 parameters of driving behaviors.

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