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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Tires
30 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains"
section.
31 MOExtended tires (tires featuring run-flat characteristics) only in
combination with an a ...
Where am I?
You can view your current position whether
or not route guidance has been interrupted.
1 Current position
2 Next intersection or exit
3 Most recent intersection or exit
4 Current street
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Important notes on the use of KEYLESS-GO
- The KEYLESS-GO key can be used like a
conventional key.
- You can combine KEYLESS-GO functions
with those of a conventional key, e.g.
unlock with KEYLESS-GO and lock with the
button.
- Alw ...