2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Review
Last year, Mercedes-Benz introduced the seven-seat GL-Class, an SUV that will inevitably find its way into the sort of neighborhoods where one Banana Republic just isn't enough. For 2008, Mercedes has added a rip-roaring GL550, whose steep price tag moves the lineup (which also includes the GL450 and diesel GL320 CDI) into Range Rover territory.
I spent a week ripping and roaring in a GL550, and my conclusions are mixed. The SUV's inconsistent acceleration obstructs an otherwise impressive driving experience, and issues with visibility and control usability sour the well-tailored cabin. Most troubling, though, is the GL's poor reliability record, which is tempered only by the fact that its competitors don't fare much better. The Benz has enough strengths that it might prove a worthy family-hauler, but be sure to consider its limitations before you buy.
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Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes
all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
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Displays and controls
Fuel gauge
Coolant temperature
Speedometer
Segments
Multifunction display
Tachometer
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Outside temperature
Additional speedometer
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Using KEYLESS-GO
The KEYLESS-GO key must be outside the
vehicle. All the doors must be closed.
- Touch recessed sensor surface 1 on the
door handle until the side windows and the
sliding sunroof or the pano ...