2024 Mercedes GLS Shows Some Skin Ahead Of April Debut

The 2024 Mercedes GLS is stepping retired of the shadows up of its authoritative debut connected April 4^th.

The automaker is keeping details nether wraps, but said the full GLS lineup volition beryllium getting a “fresh look, caller bundle and instrumentality changes.” The institution besides released a teaser image, which provides a glimpse astatine the wheels and headlights.

While determination isn’t overmuch to see, previous spy photos person shown the crossover volition follow a much expressive grille and a sportier beforehand bumper. The rear extremity should mostly carryover, but we tin expect updated taillights arsenic they’ve been camouflaged connected prototypes.

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The compartment should travel successful the footsteps of the facelifted GLE and person a caller steering wheel, updated upholstery, and further brightwork. They should beryllium joined by revised trim, beefier USB charging ports, and a second-generation MBUX infotainment strategy with a 12.3-inch display. The second features wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a “more interactive and capable” dependable assistant, and enactment for over-the-air updates.

Like the GLE, the GLS 450 could person an upgraded 3.0-liter motor that develops 375 hp (280 kW / 380 PS) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. That would beryllium a flimsy betterment of 13 hp (10 kW / 13 PS).

More importantly, determination could beryllium a caller GLS 450e plug-in hybrid that features a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, an electrical motor, and a 23.3 kWh artillery pack. This setup gives the GLE variant a combined output of 381 hp (284 kW / 386 PS) and 479 lb-ft (649 Nm) of torque. The exemplary tin accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) successful 5.8 seconds and deed a apical velocity of 130 mph (209 km/h), though a GLS variant would apt beryllium slower.