2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS 450

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS 450 Sport Utility 4D – The Sovereign S-Class of Luxury 7-Passenger SUVs
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 stands as the absolute gold standard for full-size luxury SUVs, masterfully engineered for executives, growing families, and professionals who refuse to choose between elite prestige and multi-passenger utility. Rebranded from the older 'GL-Class' to the 'GLS' for the 2017 model year, this vehicle was given the 'S' designation to explicitly signify its status as the S-Class of SUVs. Built on a massive, ultra-rigid chassis, this three-row luxury liner layers a whisper-quiet, handcrafted sanctuary over a track-bred twin-turbo dynamic platform. Serving as a commanding mobile boardroom during the week and an unstoppable towing weapon on the weekend, it handles everything from tight corporate parking grids to cross-country family road trips with absolute mechanical poise.
Under the hood lies a masterpiece of advanced German engineering: a highly responsive 3.0-liter Bi-Turbo V6 engine, hammering out a potent 362 horsepower and a massive 369 lb-ft of torque available at an incredibly low 1,800 RPM. This immediate, torque-rich muscle is managed by an advanced, ultra-smooth 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission featuring steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Power is routed directly to the pavement via Mercedes' legendary 4MATIC® permanent All-Wheel Drive system. Rocketing this full-sized luxury fortress from 0 to 60 mph in a swift, athletic 6.6 seconds, the bi-turbo powerplant provides an instantaneous wave of highway passing power while operating with whisper-quiet mechanical refinement.
The driving experience is heavily characterized by its cloud-like ride quality, effortless handling, and absolute high-speed composure. The GLS 450 comes factory-equipped with the highly advanced AIRMATIC® air suspension system with fully adaptive electronic damping. This setup continuously adjusts to road conditions in milliseconds, completely leveling the vehicle under heavy loads and automatically dropping the chassis at highway speeds to optimize aerodynamics. The standard DYNAMIC SELECT system allows you to instantly rotate a premium console dial to alter the vehicle's personality across Eco, Comfort, Sport, and Slippery modes—reconfiguring throttle calibration, transmission shift points, and steering weight to give you a deeply planted, secure feel on the interstate.
On the exterior, the 2017 GLS 450 executes a stunning styling triumph that commands immediate respect in any corporate valet line, boasting bold, executive proportions, featuring:
A majestic, redesigned front fascia anchored by a prominent dual-louvre chrome grille showcasing the iconic Mercedes-Benz three-pointed star
Sculpted, automatic projector-beam headlamps flanked by signature LED daytime running lights and sharp, ultra-modern LED taillights
Luxurious full-chrome exterior accents along the window surrounds, door handles, lower bumper guards, and dual exhaust outlets
Premium power-folding, heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals, courtesy puddle lamps, and driver-side auto-dimming functionality
Striking 19-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in durable all-season tires that perfectly complement its muscular flared arches and athletic stance
Inside, the cabin completely moves away from utilitarian roots, treating up to seven passengers to an intimate, ultra-premium German sanctuary lined with impeccable craftsmanship and advanced tech.
The spacious three-row cabin places luxury and connectivity right at your fingertips:
Deeply contoured front comfort seats draped in premium, heated MB-Tex upholstery with 14-way power adjustments, 3-position driver memory, and 4-way power lumbar support
A standard Power Tilting/Sliding Glass Moonroof that floods the high-end executive layout with warm, natural light
An updated central infotainment system managing a sharp 8-inch freesta