2015 Mercedes-Benz GL550 Review - AutoTalk
Back in 2006, the best way to get a large luxury SUV with real off-road ability was to buy something from Land Rover, but then Mercedes introduced the GL-Class. Built with luxury in mind, but with using knowledge gained from decades of off-road excellence with the G-Class, the new GL took the market by storm. The new SUV was so impressive that it was named Motor Trend SUV of the Year in 2007. The second generation GL was released in 2012, and Mercedes made it lighter, more powerful, more fuel efficient and more luxurious. Now its 2015 and every major luxury automaker has a large three-row SUV with some semblance of off-road abilities, so does the GL-Class still have what it takes to be crowned the best. I took delivery of an up-level GL550 and spent a full week trying to beat it into submission to find out. GALLERY: 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL550 Review On the exterior there is little to distinguish the GL550 from the masses of SUVs already on the road. But once you stop and give the GL an actual close look, there are a lot of subtle details and design flourishes that hint at its six-figure price and flagship-level quality. The Obsidian Black Metallic paint adds that extra dose of class and menacing stance to the overall look as well. While the exterior may be designed to blend in and hide a price-point, the interior has been created in a way. Source: www.autotalk.com
