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Live updates: 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS launch in India

Aditya Chatterjee Published: June 17, 2020, 12:09 PM IST

Mercedes-Benz India will be launching their flagship SUV, the GLS in India. Also dubbed as the S-Class of SUVs by the German automobile manufacturer. While the exterior design changes have made it look sharper than before, there are a host of updates in the cabin and the features list. However, the most important update is under the hood as the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS gets cleaner and more powerful engines. More on that, in our LIVE launch updates.

Live Updates
Jun 17, 01:10 PM (IST)

A quick look at the new engines that are being offered in the SUV.

<p><span style="color:rgb(20, 23, 26); font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,blinkmacsystemfont,segoe ui,roboto,ubuntu,helvetica neue,sans-serif; font-size:15px">A quick look at the new engines that are being offered in the SUV.</span></p>
Jun 17, 01:09 PM (IST)
Jun 17, 01:08 PM (IST)

The MercedesME application to offer a host of options like Geo tagging, real time traffic, vehicle finder, sunroof operation that will also receive over the air updates. Will be rolled out for all Mercedes-Benz cars in India for free.

<p><span style="color:rgb(20, 23, 26); font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,blinkmacsystemfont,segoe ui,roboto,ubuntu,helvetica neue,sans-serif; font-size:15px">The MercedesME application to offer a host of options like Geo tagging, real time traffic, vehicle finder, sunroof operation that will also receive over the air updates. Will be rolled out for all Mercedes-Benz cars in India for free. </span></p>
Jun 17, 01:06 PM (IST)
Jun 17, 01:06 PM (IST)

The all-new GLS will be offered in two variants - the GLS 450 petrol and a GLS 400d diesel. Powered by BSVI compliant new 3-litre six-cylinder engines.

<p><span style="color:rgb(20, 23, 26); font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,blinkmacsystemfont,segoe ui,roboto,ubuntu,helvetica neue,sans-serif; font-size:15px">The all-new GLS will be offered in two variants - the GLS 450 petrol and a GLS 400d diesel. Powered by BSVI&nbsp;</span><span style="color:rgb(20, 23, 26); font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,blinkmacsystemfont,segoe ui,roboto,ubuntu,helvetica neue,sans-serif; font-size:15px">compliant new 3-litre six-cylinder engines.</span></p>
Jun 17, 01:04 PM (IST)

With a touch of a button, you can increase and decrease the height of the GLS by 60mm.

Jun 17, 01:01 PM (IST)
Jun 17, 01:00 PM (IST)

What are the new features? - There's MBUX for front and rear occupants with an android tablet that offers a host of applications for comfort and convenience.

Jun 17, 12:59 PM (IST)
Jun 17, 12:59 PM (IST)

Have tons to carry? The new GLS comes with a luggage volume of 2,400L and has 11 USB ports along with two wireless chargers for all occupants.

<p><span style="color:rgb(20, 23, 26); font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,blinkmacsystemfont,segoe ui,roboto,ubuntu,helvetica neue,sans-serif; font-size:15px">Have tons to carry? The new GLS comes with a luggage volume of 2,400L and has 11 USB ports along with two wireless chargers for all occupants.</span></p>
Jun 17, 12:57 PM (IST)

Here are the exact numbers of increase in dimension done on the new-gen GLS.

<p><span style="font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,blinkmacsystemfont,segoe ui,roboto,ubuntu,helvetica neue,sans-serif; font-size:15px">Here are the exact numbers of increase in dimension done on the new-gen GLS.</span></p>
Jun 17, 12:55 PM (IST)

In addition to the smarter design, the GLS has also grown in dimensions which made it wider and longer than its predecessor.

<p><span style="color:rgb(20, 23, 26); font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,blinkmacsystemfont,segoe ui,roboto,ubuntu,helvetica neue,sans-serif; font-size:15px">In addition to the smarter design, the GLS has also grown in dimensions which made it wider and longer than its predecessor.</span></p>
Jun 17, 12:54 PM (IST)

The company has sold close to 37,000 units in the country.

<p><span style="color:rgb(20, 23, 26); font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,blinkmacsystemfont,segoe ui,roboto,ubuntu,helvetica neue,sans-serif; font-size:15px">The company has sold close to 37,000 units in the country.</span></p>
Jun 17, 12:50 PM (IST)

Here's a quick look at the Mercedes-Benz India plans for the year 2020.

<p><span style="color:rgb(20, 23, 26); font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,blinkmacsystemfont,segoe ui,roboto,ubuntu,helvetica neue,sans-serif; font-size:15px">Here&#39;s a quick look at the Mercedes-Benz India plans for the year 2020.</span></p>
Jun 17, 12:47 PM (IST)

10 year loan, 3 months EMI holiday and 6 months minimal EMIs are some of the new plans being offered by Mercedes-Benz to encourage new car sales in India. 

Jun 17, 12:38 PM (IST)
Jun 17, 12:36 PM (IST)
Jun 17, 12:36 PM (IST)
Jun 17, 12:23 PM (IST)

It gets an updated design which makes it look smarter than its predecessor. And the changes are not just limited to outside, as the cabin too gets a tweak with additional features

Jun 17, 11:59 AM (IST)

The flagship SUV from Mercedes-Benz has gone through a serious revision not just outside but in the cabin as well

<p>The flagship SUV from Mercedes-Benz has gone through a serious revision not just outside but in the cabin as well</p>
Jun 17, 11:52 AM (IST)

Mercedes-Benz India will be launching the 2020 GLS today

<p>Mercedes-Benz India will be launching the 2020 GLS today</p>
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