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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Panic alarm
To activate: press
button 1 for at least one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting flashes.
To deactivate: press
button 1 again.
or
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition ...
Window curtain air bags
The window curtain air bags enhance the level
of protection for the head, but not chest or
arms, of the vehicle occupants on the side of
the vehicle on which the impact occurs.
The window curtai ...
Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside
You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle from the inside.
The central locking/unlocking button does not lock or unlock the fuel filler
flap.
You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally from the ...
