New GLS SUV Grand Edition to premiere at the 2018 NAIAS in Detroit

What is the Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV Grand Edition?

The new Mercedes-Benz GLS Grand Edition will make its premiere at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2018. The Grand Edition adds a few premium enhancements to select 2018 GLS SUV configurations and will be available in U.S. dealers by mid-2018. So, what is the GLS SUV Grand Edition? Continue reading to find out.

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2018 GLS Grand Edition

The 2018 GLS Grand Edition adds luxurious materials and edition-exclusive components to the GLS 450 4MATIC®* and GLS 550 4MATIC®* SUV configurations. The model features Porcelain/Espresso Brown accents and designo Nappa leather seats with exclusive diamond quilting and special Budapest-design piping. An open pore brown ash trim with light stripes and a Nappa leather dashboard finish the interior design. The Grand Edition also features standard ambient lighting and Espresso Brown velour floor mats.

The Grand Edition also adds elegant exterior design enhancements to both configurations. The GLS 450 4MATIC®* features 20” 10-spoke two-tone wheels and an advanced LED Intelligent Light System. The GLS 550 4MATIC®* features 21” wheels and Active LED headlamps. Both models sport the special “Grand Edition” badge.

The Grand Edition will be available as a $6,000 option on the GLS 450 4MATIC®* and $3,200 on the GLS 550 4MATIC®*.

*Best performance on snow and ice obtained with winter tires. Please always drive carefully, consistent with road conditions.