GL-Class in the Market
The GL's price spread gives it a wide range of competitors. At the low end it competes with Infiniti and Lincoln, and at the high end there's Lexus and Land Rover. Though sales are down these days, the GL hasn't tanked as fast as the rest of Mercedes' lineup, which is tracking about even with the auto industry's general decline.
The GL is doing better than it should, and I can see why: The Bluetec's national availability coincides with a dramatic decline in gas prices, which should go a long way toward sweetening the prospect of buying a large luxury SUV. Indeed, there are enough strengths to make the GL a worthy steed for some, but until Mercedes irons out the drivetrain kinks — and improves the reliability — I can't recommend it for everyone.
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The Inside
The GL's cabin is finished in nice materials — that's the price of entry in
this class — but the interior design isn't especially memorable. Fit and finish
are also good.
Ranking as one of the m ...
Vehicle identification plate with
vehicle identification number (VIN)
and paint code number
Open the driver's door.
You will see vehicle identification plate 1.
Example: vehicle identification plate (USA only)
2 VIN
3 Paint code
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Hazard warning lamps
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
• an air bag is deployed.
• the vehicle is slowed down severely from a
speed of over 45 mph(70 km/h) and comes
to a halt.
To switch ...
