MERCEDES-BENZ GLS

S-Class with seven seats?

- SANEET DSILVA

MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450 4MATIC

 Engine: 3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbocharged-petrol Power: 380PS @ 5800-6100 rpm Torque: 500Nm @ 1800-5000 rpm Weight: 3,250kg Gearbox: 9-speed automatic Price: ₹1.32 crore ex-showroom

Back in the day, the Mercedes-Benz GLS was the first SUV from the German marque to accommodate seven people. Back then, it was called the GL-Class and the G in its name came from the legendary G-Class, while the L meant 'lightweight'. And when Mercedes-Benz changed the way it named its SUVs, the GL became the GLS, affirming that it is to SUVs what the S-Class is to sedans - the ultimate in luxury and comfort, while also living up to the G in its name! The current generation GLS has proved that and gets a midlife facelift now, aiming at making the SUV an even more tempting proposition for those looking for the ultimate in luxury while sitting a foot above the ground. What's it got? We spent a day with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 to find out.