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Awesome SUV

Julie, 01/30/2020
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 9A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Very attractive exterior and well appointed interior with great infotainment system. Rides very smooth with a very quiet cabin and no road noise audible. Best fuel efficient 3rd row seat luxury SUV I could find on the current market. All the seating is very comfortable for full size adults, even on the third row. Highly recommend this SUV. Great towing capacity also. Checked everything on my wish list and then some!

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Dennis Kemp, Sr., 05/29/2021
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 9A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

i purchased the vehicle off of a lease in March with 60K miles. Overall I am pleased with the purchase. For the size the SUV is very nimble. The surround camera is a must. On a 350 mile round trip my 5'6" daughter-in-law had no issues sitting in the third row. I put the car seat for my grandson in the 2nd row drivers side because lifting the 2nd row back after 3rd row access is cumbersome and heavy on the drivers since you have to lift the middle seat as well. MB you have to make the 2nd row power back to upright position. Adaptive cruise control is outstanding but keep in mind you have to get the Driver Assistance package to get it. Harmon/Kardon surround sound is very nice. Mastering the COMMAND system definitely requires a learning curve. Had no issues with Apple Car Play. Would it be better with a touchscreen, of course but certainly am not losing any sleep over it. My big complaint is sometimes at speeds above 65 MPH there is front vibration. Does not happen all the time, sometimes I can cruise at 80 MPH and feels like I am sitting in my living room. I think it may have something to do with the Pirellis, I plan to switch very soon to Michelins. A very classy, roomy and comfortable SUV

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5 out of 5 stars

Perfect road trip SUV

Josh , 01/26/2024
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 9A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

We bought ours used and have now had it for and a half years. In that time we have driven it all over the US many times over. We are now up near 90000 miles and have never had a single mechanical issue. There have been electrical gremlins here and there, but nothing major. And as far as the snow goes, once you have snow tires on it it does an incredible job. My only real complaint is that it does very poorly off-road, but I guess that's to be expected. At the end of the day, I highly recommend this as a used car purchase, and I can say it's the best road trip vehicle I've ever been in.

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Great piece of Technology and sporty also

Jack Coker, 01/16/2018
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS 550 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful

This car will out run a new Ford Raptor Pickup and do it in style

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IT"S NICE

PHIL, 07/06/2023
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 9A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The vehicle is everything you can expect from a Mercedes. The outer appearance is eye catching especially from the front view. The ride is smooth and comfortable, it's comfort all the way around. The steering and handling is easy. This I can say from my experience, I moved up from the 350 GLK model to this 450 GLS, and what a difference. I have other Mercedes but this is the BIG BOY.

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