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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Removing/installing the cargo
compartment cover with integrated
cargo net
You can install and remove the combined
cargo cover and net from the cargo
compartment.
– Make sure that the cargo net and the cargo
compartment cover are rolled up.
– To remove: press but ...
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Active light function
The active light function is a system that moves the headlamps according to the
steering movements of the front wheels. In this way, relevant areas remain illuminated
while driving. This allows ...