Sunday, May 19, 2013
2013 GL Class Caught While Testing In Pune
Mercedes have no plans to build GL in India, They are still developing GL class in the Albama plant in USA. GL is coming to India via CBU route.The new GL just got better. Still its the best and now its equipped with more amazing features. Its grown couple of inches in dimensions, and they reduced the weight of new Gl by 100 kg comparing to old model. The changes can be seen both inside and outside. Merc completely refreshed the GL class.now its the S class of suv world. The new features are CPA(collission prevention assist),park assist, blind spot assist, active curve system, night view assist, cross wind assist, command on-line, pedstrian protection with active bonet and so on.
Off roading also got better, all the models have air suspension and 4MATIC awd system as standard. The optional off road package includes active damping system, 2 speed low range gear box and 2 locking differentials.The new GL comes with 3 engine variants. GL 350 CDI diesel V6, GL 500 petrol V8 and the beast GL 63AMG with 5.5 liter Bi-turbo V8. All the engines now delivering more power and fuel efficiency is increased by 13%. We belive that GL 350 CDI will be the first to come and soon we can expect GL 500, GL 63AMG. The GL 350 CDI powered by a 2987 cc v6 which producing 258 HP and 620 NM torque.Its been connected to a 7 speed 7 g tronic automatic transmission.The new GL class is expected to hit Indian market by april 2013. The price will be reduced comparing to the last model. current version of GL 350 CDI is priced at RS 7066000 (Ex delhi) .
CREDITS : motorbeam.com
Friday, May 3, 2013
2013 Mercedes Benz GL Class Arrives On May
Mercedes Benz will launch the 2013 GL Class in May on India.Mercedes Benz unveiled the 2013 GL Class in New York Motor show last year.Mercedes Benz will first bring the GL Class to India by CBU Route.The assembly of the GL class starts after mid 2013.Mercedes will first launch the AMG Kitted GL Class with Limited numbers.After that the regular GL Class will roll out.Mercedes Benz GL Class is the most Luxurious SUV.GL Class occupies the S Class Position in SUV segment.Mercedes Benz GL class is a proper 7 Seater big SUV.
2013 Mercedes Benz GL Class take design inspirations from the smaller ML Class.But retains the rugid SUV Look.On the Interior also 2013 GL Class design follows the ML Class design.2013 Mercedes Benz GL Class is powered by 3.0 L turbo Diesel engine which makes 240 BHP @3600 RPM which is 30 BHP more than the old engine and 620 NM of torque.This engine is mated to a 7 speed automatic transmission.Mercedes has given so many features to improve the fuel efficiency of GL class.This engine power GL Class from 0-100 in 8.5 seconds and top speed of 210 Kmph.
