Mercedes GL-Class Facelift

Since its debut at the Detroit Motor show in 2006, the Mercedes GL-Class full size SUV has been on the market for over 1 year, and already first photos of what appear to be a soft facelift have surfaced.

Despite being a soft facelift with the only visible design changes concentrated to the front bumper/grille assembly, its a dramatic one, which transforms the overall front appearance from neutral to aggressive.

Most obviously, the center lower bumper grille is turned upside down from a mild smile to a angry frown giving a sinister look. Also, the lower aluminum bash guard (which is absent in these photos) will sit just underneath the license plate in a more prominently position than before which gives a more rugged look. The two chrome mouldings/emblem of the outer grille appear unchanged, however, the honeycomb mesh grille underneath shows a smaller/closer mesh pattern.

The only detail missing from these photos are the fog lamps which are still covered with tape. No changes to the rear lamps or bumper. Look for debut in 2009.

[Source: WCF]

hy a facelift so early ...and if they do i hope they change the interior the exterior is perfect..i think


but interior they could make it with the new command and a bit more quality like a s class then it will be the king of large suv.s


i am thinkin of changing my ml for a gl but besides the 2 extra seats that i need the rest is same as ml i thnk it should be a bit different

Im not to fond to this car....it looks a bit too much like a people carrier....especially with the rear of it.

damn, this could be a record

^^ And not really needed really

thats quick, i thought the GL was selling really well , i wonder what could bring on a premature facelift?

hmm this is fishy..
i dont think its a FL..there is more to this
maybe a new version..

Not the best looking mercedes going around? possibly bluetec diesel or maybe and a big MAYBE even a hybrid????

IMO, it's too soon for a dressed-up face, maybe a new trim/model ...!

I'd bet anything that this is the hybrid version not a facelift. The hybrid GL like similar Chevy and Ford large SUVs may have subtle changes to the bodywork to lower the .cd number, aerodynamic drag. All my guess of course. I just can't see the GL getting a facelift this soon, when it is the ML that should be getting one, it has been on the market longer. If anything the front end is being re-worked to provide more air to the battery pack like the RX400h' nose differs from the regular RX350.

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