Mercedes Gl

Motor Trend magazine, one of the first in the world of automotive publications has included the new Mercedes-Benz GL 450 of their fleet of long-term trial. The GL 450, the model first and only (so far) on the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class luxury crossover utility vehicle size Full (SUVs) segment made its debut at the 2006 North American International Auto Show when the German manufacturer finally decided to include an entry in the total market size luxury crossover SUV. Motor Trend has named the Mercedes-Benz GL 450 as 2007 SUV 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 has astonishing technology. It offers a seven-speed automatic transmission and a V-8 engine with 335 horsepower, and will be available in a version that runs on the new diesel with low sulfur content for mileage over gas. Comfortable, third-row seating has become one of the most important measures for sport and public services, and the GL is the best. "

The Mercedes-Benz GL 450 is powered by a monstrous 4.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V-8 before the 335-HP pumps and supplies amount 339-lb-ft of peak torque, combined with an automatic transmission 7-powering the Mercedes' 4Matic all-wheel drive configuration with traction control. The GL 450 also comes with air suspension adjustable suspension, Mercedes CV boot , and 18-inch wheels and performance tires for the vehicle to roll over.

Standard interior heated and stressed its powered front seats, bird's eye maple trim, manual 60/40-split second row and 50/50 third-row seats powered, multifunction steering wheel mounted controls, eight top bonus system Audio Speakers. The Mercedes-Benz GL 450 does not compromise the safety of its occupants. The vehicle is equipped with advanced safety equipment including eight standard airbags (two front airbags for driver and passenger, side airbags for front and second rows and three rows of bags, head curtain protection of air), safety belt pretensioners and passive safety systems such as electronic control of the hill slope, anti-lock braking (ABS), roll stability control (RSC) with traction control.

Meanwhile, piles of bonus packages for the Mercedes-Benz are also available. These include the premium packaging that includes Parktronic, power tailgate, DVD navigation system, Sirius Satellite Radio, superior quality control with rear tilt and telescoping steering wheel and Bluetooth mobile phone handsfree and rear-seat DVD entertainment system. The off-road package comes with adaptive damping, two locking differentials, and front / rear skid plates to provide off-road capability and better traction. Other optional features include twin sunroofs, tri-zone climate control, leather interior trim Macadamia, rearview camera mirrors, wood and leather steering wheel, and bi-xenon headlamps.

The starting manufacturer's suggested retail price is the Mercedes-Benz GL 450 about $ 54,900, but getting the model fully loaded with the packages above you will spend approximately $ 79.195 USD.