Exterior & Styling
Particularly from the rear, the GL's appearance looks a bit like Mercedes' original M-Class. The 21-inch wheels, oversized grille and chrome running boards on my test car gave it a look similar to that of Mercedes' AMG performance cars — perhaps that was the intention, given that there is no AMG GL-Class — and should secure the car a front-row spot at most valet stands.
Less-expensive GLs have 18- or 19-inch wheels. An optional offroad package on the GL450 raises the air suspension to yield 12 inches of ground clearance — some 2 inches higher than a Hummer H2's. The package also has a two-speed transfer case and locking center and rear differentials.
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Checking tire pressure electronically
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 () in the ignition
lock.
Press the or
button on the steering wheel to
select the Service menu.
Press the or
button to select Tire Pres ...
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified
U.S. government course. For example, a tire
graded 150 wo ...
Exterior
The GLK350 sported a luxuriously boxy exterior with huge, expressive tires
that were the perfect juxtaposition of femininity and gusto. It seemed to be
saying, "I could hang with a Land Rover ...
