Emmanuel, February 26th, 2011
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2012 GL Seen Testing In Sweden
Although the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL has no official launch date
yet, it has already been spotted a number of times in heavily
disguised form. In previous settings, observers have deduced that
the GL will share the platform of the ML, although in stretched-
out form.
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Now, it has most recently been seen in Sweden, obviously for some hard-edged testing in snow
and icy conditions. The spy pics show a wide grill inspired by the R-Class and a front end
reminiscent of the current E-Class. Additionally, new headlights and LED daytime running lights
can be seen on the bumper. The rear of the vehicle was still successfully disguised so only
conjecture will suffice at this point. It is believed though that a compact cluster for the rear
lights will be part of the look of the GL’s rear end.
Powertrain options will probably mimic that of the ML’s which has a 5.5-liter gasoline V8 and
diesels with 3- and 4-liter displacements. Mercedes’ 7G-Tronic automatic 7-speed transmission
will most likely be the standard box. The 430 hp biturbo 4.6 V8 could be an option and if an
AMG variant comes out, the AMG GL will most probably be fitted with the biturbo 5.5 liter V8
which produces 540 horsepower.
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