German brand automaker officially presented new SUV - 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS550 on November 4, which will update be renamed from GL to GLS by the company. Adding the letter S will provide a rich list of options and great appearance along with sedan, representative of S-Class. World debut of 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS550 will be at the motor show in Los Angeles. Initially, just a few months ago, Mercedes Corporation introduced new indices for a number of their cars. So now the whole model range of SUV names begin with the characters "GL", which complements the letter of the corresponding class. For example, ML-Class facelift became GLE and GLC is a former GLK. 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS550 will be equipped with Dynamic Select System that provides an opportunity for the driver to choose the appropriate option for GLS SUV. Well, the updated Mercedes-Benz GLS is a leader among all SUVs produced by the company and S-Class sedans. By the way, we can not exclude the possibility that more expensive and luxurious GLS version under the name of Maybach sub-brand will come to the market in the near future. With regard to updates in the exterior of 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS550, they are very few but important. The novelty will differ from its predecessor with painted radiator grille, where brand logo is located. In addition, designers included new head optics, restyled front and rear bumper, some forms of tail lights and a new set of steel wheels. The final point could be 2 new body colors. Regarding the power units, which 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS550 will be equipped completely the same engines as the previous, although each of them adds 20-30 HP as engineers assert. Now gasoline V-shaped 6-cylinder base engine produces 362 HP and 500 Nm of torque. Diesel V6 power unit now produces 260 HP.

It is pre-wired for rear seat entertainment and there is a small charge for that, and it has Magic Vision Control, which is pretty cool. 170 and instead of hood sprayers to clean the windshield, the water comes out of the actual wipers and the water is heated for those frosty mornings. This system gives you an immediate windshield cleaning with no smears, just when you need it. 1375, but you get adaptive cruise control, brake assist, pedestrian detection, blind spot warning, and lane keeping assistance. 180 heated and cooled cup holders, now there鈥檚 something you can really use! People who generally buy this size SUV are very interested in the third row seat, which in this vehicle is roomy and the third row seats fold down flat at the push of a button. I鈥檝e seen better systems to fold the second row seat down for access to the third row, but it is OK.

It has a power lift gate for ease of loading and unloading cargo. The new GLS 550 is a joy to drive, it feels super solid and the ride and handling is exceptional thanks to the Mercedes active damping system and air suspension. Acceleration is amazing for a 5400-pound SUV, and it is one of the quietest I have ever driven, but all that comes at a price, of course. Gas mileage is not great, but that is no surprise, it鈥檚 rated at 14 in town, 18 on the highway. If you are looking for a top-of-the-line large SUV with all-wheel drive and a ton of power under the hood, put this one on your shopping list. What I liked most: The interior and the powerful engine. What I would change: Really nothing, it even has a real spare tire. Fuel Economy: Rated at 14 City/18 highway/16 Combined. Official Color: Diamond White Metallic. Length-Width-Height: 202鈥?long/84.3鈥?wide/72.8鈥?high. Fuel Tank Capacity: 26.4 gallons with the filler on the passenger side. Towing Capacity: 7500 pounds. 2017 GLS 550 in a few words: It鈥檚 a beast of an SUV with a ton of power and loaded with luxury. Warranty: 4-year/50,000 mile bumper-to-bumper, with roadside assistance.

Your 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS550 was manufactured with multiple tire sizes. Choose a tire size below to get a color-coded explanation of the differences. Then pick the best tire size for your 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS550. Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires. The original tire size for your 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS550 is 295/40R21/XL 111V. A color-coded explanation of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS550's tire size is shown below. This number indicates that your tire has a width of 295 millimeters. This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 40%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 40% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 118 millimeters. This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today. The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 21 inches in diameter.

The mark of XL means extra load. A tire with this designation can handle higher inflation pressures than a regular tire, which increases its maximum load. This tire has a load index of 111, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2398 pounds (1090 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. This tire has a speed rating of V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires. The original tire size for your 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS550 is 295/40R21/XL 111W. A color-coded explanation of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS550's tire size is shown below. This number indicates that your tire has a width of 295 millimeters. This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 40%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 40% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 118 millimeters. This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today. The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 21 inches in diameter. The mark of XL means extra load. A tire with this designation can handle higher inflation pressures than a regular tire, which increases its maximum load. This tire has a load index of 111, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2398 pounds (1090 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. This tire has a speed rating of W, which means 167 mph (270 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous.