2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 450 Now in Motor Trends Test Fleet

Motor Trend magazine, one of the world& 39;s Premiere Automotive Publications, the new Mercedes-Benz GL-450 in its long-term test fleet. The GL 450, the first and only model (from today) at the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class full size luxury crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment made his debut at the 2006 North American International Auto Show, if the German Car manufacturers finally decided on an entry in the full-size luxury crossover SUV market. Motor Trend has also named the Mercedes-Benz GL 450 as a 2007 Sport / Utility of the Year. Here is how Angus MacKenzie, editor in chief of Motor Trend describes the Mercedes-Benz GL 450: " The GL may be a surprise winner for many people. The first full-size sport / utility from Mercedes is not cheap, but it is amazing technology. It offers a seven-speed automatic transmission and a V-8 engine with 335 horsepower, and it will be available in a version that runs on the new low-sulfur diesel fuel for greater gas mileage. Comfortable, third row seating has become one of the most important measures for sport / utilities, and the GL is the best. " The Mercedes-Benz GL-450 is powered by a monstrous 4.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 engine, front-pumps from 335-hp and delivers 339-lb-ft height of peak torque, combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission power of the Mercedes " 4Matic all-wheel drive configuration with traction control. The GL 450 also comes with adjustable air-ride suspension, Mercedes CV boot, as well as 18-inch wheels and performance tires for the vehicle to drive. Standard interior highlights are heated and powered front seats, bird & 39;-eye maple trim, manual 60/40-split second-row and powered 50/50-split third row of seating, multifunction steering wheel with mounted controls, eight-speaker Premium audio system. The Mercedes-Benz GL 450 will not compromise the safety of its occupants. The vehicle is equipped with advanced security equipment, including eight standard airbags (including two front airbags for driver and front passenger, side airbags for the first and second lines and three-row head-protection curtain airbags), seat belt pre-tensioners and passive safety Electronic systems such as mountain descent, anti-lock braking system (ABS), roll stability control (RSC) with traction control. Meanwhile, clusters of premium packages for the Mercedes-Benz are also offered. These include the premium package includes parking, power tailgate, DVD navigation system, Sirius Satellite Radio, premium sound with rear controls, power tilt and telescoping steering, and Bluetooth hands-free mobile phone and rear-seat DVD entertainment system. The off-road package comes with adaptive damping, two locking differentials, and front / rear skid plates to offer all-terrain capability and better traction. Other optional features include two sunroofs three-zone climate, macadamia leather interior trim, rearview backup camera, wood and leather steering wheel, and bi-xenon headlights. The starting dose manufacturer& 39;s recommended retail price of the Mercedes-Benz GL-450 is about $ 54900, but always fully loaded model with the above packages will spend about $ 79195 U.S. dollars.



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