The Mercedes logo is one of the most prestigious badges on the market, and its desirability never drops despite its heavy price tag. And now, it has unveiled major updates to one of its most popular SUVs to keep things fresh. Here are all the details that you should know.
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2026 Mercedes GLS Revealed!
Mercedes has unveiled big updates for one of its most popular SUVs, the GLS. The GLS facelift has been unveiled in global markets and we could see it being launched in India soon as well. While its production will commence in global markets soon, we would have to wait till early- to mid-2027 for it to be launched in India. The new GLS is expected to be priced around Rs 1.5 crore and Rs 1.75 crore (on-road, Mumbai). So what’s new with the GLS facelift? Let us find out.
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Looks
With the GLS, it is more of an aesthetic touch-up than a complete makeover. The front-end and rear end have been tweaked thanks to a more distinct grille and tri-star elements in the headlights and taillights. You get newer alloy wheel designs, colour schemes and more configuration options thanks to the Manufaktur programme.
Whether the facelift is an improvement or a downgrade over its predecessor remains subjective, but we can clearly see the approach Mercedes is taking for all its models.
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2026 GLS Revealed – Interior
With the GLS, you get –
- AR head-up display
- Dual 11.6-inch infotainment screen at the rear (Rear comfort package plus)
- Multi-zone climate control
- Rear massaging seats
- Power-folding 3rd seats
- 10 exterior cameras
- 5 radar sensors
- Level 2 ADAS
- 5-zone climate control
- Powered front seats
- Rear wireless charging
- Heater 3rd row of seats
- Electrically-powered rear shades
- Head cushions
- Triple 12.3 screens
- In-car payment (Mercedes Pay+)
Some of the above features are available as options, but you do get all the necessities and luxuries you would expect at this price as standard. You just have to pay a premium for some more over-the-top luxury. Importantly, it features Mercedes-Benz’s new Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS).
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Powertrain
You can choose from a 3.0-litre turbo 6-cylinder petrol (GLS450), 4-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol(GLS580) and a 3.0-litre inline-6 diesel(GLS350d & GLS450d). In India, the GLS is offered with only one diesel-options, the 450d, but global markets get a less-powerful 350d option. All the powertrains get a 9-speed AT, 48v mild hybrid system and the 4-matic AWD drivetrain as system.
The Indian-spec GLS is expected to only get the GLE450 and GLE 450d. We won’t be getting the powerful V8 petrol or the tamer 6-cylinder diesel.
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