Mercedes-Benz GLS 350 d launched in India for Rs 80.40 lac

The S-class of SUVs will be made in India

Mercedes has launched what it likes to think of as the “S-class of SUVs”, the GLS 350 d in India. The GLS is the new moniker for the GL-class, and if you’re confused by the nomenclature, get in line.

The GL/GLS has been in local production since 2013, and that continues with the 2016 model, no doubt contributing to its competitive price. The GLS 350 d runs on a 3l V6 engine mated to a 9G-tronic transmission. The engine delivers 258 hp and 620 Nm of torque.

On the exterior, the GLS 350 d comes with LED headlights with an intelligent light system, adaptive high beam assist plus, 4MATIC permanent all-wheel-drive system, Airmatic suspension with Adaptive Dampening System Plus. Inside, we now get smartphone integration with Apple carplay, COMAND online with an 8” high resolution media display and touchpad, memory package for driver and front passenger and parking package with active parking assist and 360° camera.

Safety remains a top priority with features like the PRE-SAFE system, brake assist, the electronic all-wheel drive traction system 4ETS, ESP with Curve Dynamic Assist and cruise control. There are two-stage airbags for the driver and front passenger, side bags for the driver, front passenger and the middle row seats and windowbags across all three seat rows, available as standard. The GLS is also fitted with three-point safety belts on all seven seats. The GLS 350 d Also allows five driving modes: comfort, sport, slippery, individual and off-road.

The colour options available are: citrine brown metallic, designo diamond white bright, cavansite blue metallic, obsidian black metallic, iridium silver metallic, tenorite grey metallic. The Mercedes-Benz GLS 350 d is priced at Rs 80.40 lac ex-showroom, Pune.

Originally published at ThrillOfDriving.com on May 18, 2016.