GL350 Bluetec in the Market
The GL350 Bluetec rides and handles as well as anything in the full-size luxury SUV segment, and its interior is appropriately luxurious. Despite its problems, it's also a strong seller in its class. Perhaps its most formidable challenge, however, is the stricter fuel economy standards that loom on the horizon.
Whether through eliminating weight, downsizing drivetrains or adding advanced technology, automakers will need to increase the efficiency of big SUVs. Even the Bluetec diesel version of the GL may need to become more efficient. All these steps are likely to raise vehicle prices, so if you're interested in a big luxury SUV as it is today, you may want to act soon.
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Safety
The GLK350 sports all the active safety systems you'd expect in a modern
mom's car (especially a Mercedes): six airbags - including dual-stage driver and
front passenger airbags and side curtain a ...
Safety
A variety of safety features are standard, including:
Antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist
Electronic stability system
Side curtain airbags ...
Cleaning the seat belts
Use clean, lukewarm water and soap
solution.
Do not clean the seat belts
using chemical
cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat belts
by warming them above 176 °F (80 °C) or
placing th ...
