Mercedes-Benz Debuts All-New 2013 GL-Class, Says it's the S-Class of SUVs
Mercedes-Benz has officially taken the wraps off its all-new 2013 GL-Class at the New York International Auto Show. The German brand's new seven seater model is being described by Mercedes as the S-Class of SUVs.
“The new GL-Class occupies the top position amongst luxury SUVs," says Joachim Schmidt, vice president of the Mercedes brand. "With its comprehensive assistance systems it has a pioneering role where safety and comfort are concerned, and is on a par with an S-Class – even off the beaten track."
At 201.6 inches (5,120mm) long, 84.3 inches (2,141mm) wide and 72.8 inches (1,849mm) tall, the latest generation of the GL is slightly longer, wider and taller than the model it replaces, but it rides on the same wheelbase (121 inches or 3,073mm). Despite the increase in exterior dimensions, Mercedes says the GL is lighter than its predecessor.
The exterior styling is an evolution of the previous model and combines a similar front end design to the new ML with a boxy rear-end. Notably, a small kink makes its appearance on the side window while the new GL also sports much larger and more pronounced tail lamps.
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