2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 - Test Drive & Review

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Hello and welcome to Saabkyle04! KZbin's largest collection of automotive variety. In today's video, we'll take an in depth look at the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450!
Pricing for the GLS, before options, begins at:
GLS450: $68,700
GLS550: $93,850
GLS63 AMG: $124,100
With options, our tester stickers for $80,400
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During this presentation, we will take a 1st person look at what the vehicle is all about beginning with the start up, performance data, fuel economy, the occasional track data, and build quality. Also, I will teach you how to use most of the interior and exterior features in a detailed fashion, that before, you could only get from going to a dealership yourself! Throughout the video, I will highlight key styling and unique differences about the vehicle, any available options, and of course it would not be an enthusiast car video without the good ole engine portion with rev and exhaust note with interior and exterior perspectives. A thorough tour/review of this car designed to give others a greater overall appreciation of the vehicle.
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[@xodiachd6823]

Man... those rims are ugly af lmao

[@M1necraft0ranges]

They are.

[@izhlayukio5863]

ikr

[@TimJoseph08031990]

Looks like GTI wheels on a GLS.

[@NyCtHuGGa3]

Toyota Rims

[@FranciscoVigil14]

They look so plastic

[@JustinKelly]

Who designed those rims? Fired.

[@kenllacer]

I agree, it's atrocious. Almost criminal.

[@EldePHX]

i agree they make the suv look ugly

[@garrettm7993]

Mercedes does this so you pay several thousand more for nice rims.

[@abdullakardan2960]

+Garrett McKie Exactley they purposley make them look uglier than than the GLS with more options, so you pay more for it

[@ethanlaney995]

I like them

[@alexatowne4144]

What happened to when you would start up the car... I'm disappointed because that was my favorite part and I'm sure it was a lot of other people's favorite part... Sigh

[@saabkyle04]

To be honest, I completely forgot to do it on this one. For certain vehicles, I'm trying out a shorter, more quick hitting format so I can get videos uploaded faster. This way I can work on the seriously in-depth videos, but still have other cool videos ready to go! I filmed this video before the Renegade I uploaded the other day, which if you saw that one I did include it. Call it a learning curve :) No worries!

[@saabkyle04]

I know :) I'll be sure to include that in all of the future "Test Drive & Review" videos, thank you for understanding!

[@alexatowne4144]

+Saabkyle04 GREAT! your awesome Kyle been here since you reviewed that 2002 BMW 7 series

[@saabkyle04]

I really appreciate that my friend, thank you!! Have a great day!

[@boxingaze6192]

+Saabkyle04 thank you saabkyle

[@aeperformance48]

The rims look like they belong on a Toyota Camry

[@roland2715]

Do not talk about my Toyota Camry. Talk Foolishly, receive comeuppance!

[@jadrianprater5331]

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[@tygervoods8358]

Camry master race

[@mikemorr100]

Everything looks really good except those wheels. Blugh!

[@kimphuongvo3896]

John Doe o

[@Lore-wv5mt]

They have other wheels..those are the cheap ones .

[@adamtitus5415]

Hey saabkyle I've been watching your videos for such a long time know since your wildfire and family dealership start ups. I still love watching your videos! Keep up the fantastic work Kyle!

[@swansawng]

my mom got this car a few weeks back and it's the best vehicle we've yet to own. It drives like a yacht, holds literally everything, and is the best option for a full size luxury suv.

[@Lukasdw02]

Awesome SUV! Mercedes does an awesome job making these. Build quality, styling and features are just awesome! That's why I love Mercedes so much. Thanks for uploading and don't forget, you're awesome!

[@mesquite68]

Very good job, Kyle ! I simply love alle your car reviews, they are all reallyTOP 👍

[@josuegm5518]

Love your videos! It was such a relief that this was the only video to be in a different format.... I've been watching you since like 2010 when u had ur Genesis Coupe! Keep up the great work

[@saabkyle04]

Thank you my friend!!

[@jo0123]

The screen integrated with the dash board always looks better, I know it is the new trend among automakers.

[@saabkyle04]

An interesting trend for sure. Chevrolet is doing it a lot too now, not sure what I really think about it yet haha. It's different that's for sure!

[@senseihEnRY16]

love this new quick review, don't get me wrong i like your long format but let's be honest, not every car needs a 40 minutes detailed review. As for the car, XC90 seems to make a lot more sense to me

[@joelbruck66]

At first I hated the design, but now the more I look at it, the more I love it!

[@russellparman2552]

This guy does the best reviews for luxury SUVs

[@lotharschwarz7994]

That white GLS 450 is my favorite Suv and I'm willing to lease one for 3 Years

[@MrTblackmon]

What a concise video that was very comprehensible. Good job!

[@nikpaul6280]

Hi, Kyle! Once again, a wonderful review

[@julianoprator7622]

Good Video, nice Infos, decent Editing...ur channel could be the next big one

[@bjornsweden9863]

Great car. I reviewed the 350d back in April, had a press car for five days. Great family car. Price incl options approx. 100K USD.

[@jjozeto]

as always best reviews of cars from saabkyle04

[@nicholas5129]

Wow! New video just day after day.

[@accordwhip3467]

Kyle, please more Hondas! This was a very nice video by the way :)

[@DeadofWinter321]

Holy cow!! Kyle was just in my hometown! Sweet!!

[@JakeyBoy187]

Nice vid as always! Been watching since 2010

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

My dream Mercedes SUV! Terrific job bro.

[@rsaedits5356]

I have the GL450 with nice rims and all packages and it such a good car

[@th-l8936]

Hey, great vid. Love your channel and have done for the past year. Can you do a tour of a top spec Mitsubishi Mirage G4 please and maybe a test drive? Chrs!

[@dssdxd]

Please do Mercedes Benz GLE63 AMG Coupe Thanks to your review I've just got Gl63 AMG

[@jamiekins938]

It's time for you to do another Rolls Royce Phantom, and your new collard shirts look really great..... When you are the best you have to look like the best. Your reviews are so incredible, they are the only place on KZbin that a person can REALLY learn about cars they are curious... YOU HAVE NO EQUAL on KZbin... Thanks Kyle !

[@NyCtHuGGa3]

Those Rims make this SUV Look like a 2010 Benz

[@Dkguerilla]

Could you make vid talking about how to financilyy responbilly own a car. (as in how much should you spend on a car) Im 23 years old i want to hear diffrent opinions before i buy my first car. nice review BTW asalways thumbsup

[@adarshpatnaik9047]

Hey Kyle!!!!! It wud be great if you could make a video on the GLS63 AMG that you mentioned in the video!!!!

[@unknownunknowns]

That's quite innovative for Mercedes to have the right front seat to move forward by itself when ever you fold forward the second row right seat so that way there is more space to get in the third row. I say 'innovative' because you can expand the interior space without having to expand the exterior length of the SUV which would make parking it harder. I guess there is more reason for the front seats to be powered.

[@tylersmith1976]

The pre refresh ones looked way better then the refreshed one.

[@myrichopson4264]

Can you make a video of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier? I've been wanting one but I normally check your videos first before I go and look. Thank you

[@mr.dj.1840]

I just really love the designs of Mercedes suv's what do you think about it ?

[@joshesch7276]

The GL has always been one of my favorite vehicles on the road (My aunt has a '13 GL450) and sadly I like that one much more than the new GLS, its quite disappointing

[@Camcon2002]

I hate how they replaced the twin turbo V8 with a twin turbo V6

[@Camcon2002]

No.. Not at all the same car

[@joshesch7276]

+John Doe definitely not the same car. Especially the inside and the new front end looks terrible. It doesn't feel as Mercedes esq as the old one

[@gulvergwalia2047]

This is one nice SUV, I just looked at the E Class, which is a nice car, but if I were to choose an SUV it would certainly be this one.

[@nelsonvillanueva82]

OMG 😱😱😱 he finally reviewed it. awesome

[@benedictbenjo7136]

I prefer the shorter format for vehicles like this. Good video!

[@Sabotagegamz7]

love your vids kyle you took on a tough journey

[@18bently]

Can you do a review of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Cabriolet?! And keep up the good work! :)

[@Zahtin]

can any one tell me what is MB Tex for the interior of this car?

[@zayisom6819]

Hi Saabkyle! I'm a fellow car fanatic just asking if you could do a 2017 Lincoln Navigator review?

[@rsaedits5356]

Those rims are the base package.

[@aarongregory382]

This is cool! I work at the assembly plant and I helped build this car!

[@Endorion_YTC]

my dad has this car is so awesome, lighting package, different wheels, glowing star, running boards, etc

[@northamericanauto43]

You probably have the sport package with adds different wheels. My parents have a Lexus LX, Mercedes SL, and an S Class.

[@northamericanauto43]

Jack Z Not really, rich is a salary 50mil +

[@northamericanauto43]

Jack Z You know that “middle class” exists, right?

[@northamericanauto43]

Jack Z Yes, but that doesn’t make me rich.

[@heemadrie2743]

NorthAmerican Auto ya niggas like 11 years old stfu

[@rylama3]

Kyle can you put your hand on the 2017 Nissan armada I would like to see the third row space Thanks

[@NorthernUtahDashcam]

I love your videos. I own a GT350, Town Car and F-150. Thinking about trading the truck in for a GLS450 or a new Navigator. Which one would you go for and why?

[@marc1093280]

It's a nice three-row crossover. A Brabus-tuned GLS450 would be a real sleeper.

[@vdrllt98]

Can you please do a video on the latest cayenne, your last video of the porsche cayenne is 5 years old, Thanks

[@zixianwang7992]

Hey Kyle love your videos. Could you do a test drive for 2016 Acura MDX?

[@danyalovenko]

I love your quick look vids))

[@RetroLevels]

Thanks for the videos Kyle! :D

[@jordanpark8980]

How will it do offroad? My dad owned one ( '08 GL450) for 6 moths, and it was a headache

[@victorjohn6275]

@Saabkyle04 can you do a review on the Mercedes GLE 43 Coupe 2017 formally GLE 450 Coupe in 2016, they are the same thing just badges changed.

[@boostedarrow956]

saabkyle04 pleassseee i beg you do a review on the 2016 audi r8. i really wanna know more about it? PLEASE REPLY.

[@LaurentTranTran2097PhuPhi]

this car is really beautiful ♥♥

[@stevenjohnson4207]

Did Frigidaire inspire the design of this oversized deep freezer on wheels?

[@Twice_Baked_Tato]

I kinda like the GL model more because it didn't have the tablet bolted onto the dash.

[@FUNNYLION1]

Great review !. thanks for your time ! subscribed

[@s.schumacher5869]

Can you do a video of the Renault Megane Classic 2 sedan 2008 pleaze ??!🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@woodzman1000]

Great reviewing!

[@ramoydcampbell129]

Love these shorter reviews

[@SerbianBeastz]

Hey Kyle, will you be covering the new 2017 e-class?

[@ParrotsandPotatoes]

Not totally related, but is there a video for the 2016 CX-9 coming soon?

[@pskittle488]

Interesting, I'm curious though, how does the Mercedes compare to the Dodge Durango dimensionally?? Obviously it would not compete in the same class, but I read that they were related.

[@dannydfly16]

Hey kyle i have dying to see a gle63 review please make one

[@TForMeNotYou]

hey guys i need advice should i trade my 2014 gl450 for this gls

[@iTzHuGzz]

A shame they chose those rims imo, personally i don't think they suit the car

[@rusdibaswedan7513]

Hi,Saabkyle04 Kyle, can you do a review on a new 2017 GLS 63 AMG..??

[@Trustiieee]

Sabbkyle04 can you do a review of gls 550 or probably gls 63 amg , please.

[@KyleKenlon]

The GL is nowhere near the size of a Lincoln Navigator, or the escalade. The GL dates back to the Diamler Chrysler mashup, meaning that car is basically the same underpinnings as the Dodge Durango. This means it is more comparable to a Chevy Tahoe, Dodge Durango(obviously), etc. It is not a full-sized suv (in the way a suburban or navigator is) so can everyone stop acting like it is

[@saabkyle04]

An Escalade is basically a Tahoe, they're the same size. The GLS actually has more third seat room than the Escalade from what I remember. A Suburban or an Escalade ESV would be completely different animals as they're on a stretched wheelbase. Considering the size and pricepoint, they would compete in the same class.

[@KyleKenlon]

+Saabkyle04 my mistake I thought you were referring to the larger versions of the escalade or navigator

[@northamericanauto43]

They actually redesigned it in 2012 getting rid of it’s Chrysler r

[@gabemorales9888]

Hi Kyle! Do you plan on coming to Illinois again anytime soon? Because there is a Volvo dealer in Oak Park where you may be able to video there new S60 Polestar.

[@saabkyle04]

Unfortunately no plans at the moment, Volvo needs to send one for a week so I can shoot multiple videos on that beast!

[@alexrennie7893]

Could you do a 1998 ford ranger? If not what about a 99 Mitsubishi montero sport xls?

[@dooshdude56]

i was trying to find the key fob the whole video..

[@powellt0115]

Hi Kyle, I love your videos. Please do the Jaguar F-Pace.

[@jaredsc10]

Having owned a GL450 for 3 years of this generation, I can tell you that the Airmatic suspension is wonderful to live with...and the base V8 was so nice. Like 5.7 seconds to 60. V6 was like 5.9 seconds in testing, but having driven both, there's a much larger difference than the numbers suggest. I hope that's better, though, now with the 9 speed.

[@kaleemakhtar1765]

Beat car ever in suv . I halve GLS 350 grand edition diesel. Superb. Merc is on top. Rims are fantastic. I would recommend this car to everyone one.

[@aarongregory382]

I built this car! I work for Mercedes Benz in Tuscaloosa!

[@isthisausername4020]

CHANGE THE RIMS IF ITS YOU

[@liamrichards3378]

Rims are good! Looks nice! Good job!

[@Jamilah1117]

Aaron Gregory Cool! I have a friend who works there too!

[@northamericanauto43]

Thank you for building my GLS!

[@vasacsl63]

Do you also make gls for europe?

[@ryarbrough1000]

You dont have to put premium gas in it because a test was done and regular is the same premium octain and my Mercedes runs just fine on regular gas!!!

[@jgodoy_]

Did they get those rims from Walmart??

[@leoli176]

Hi Saab, will you do a review of GLE 63 or GLS 63?

[@TheAventadorSV]

Im surprised you've done a Vulcan and a Chiron and countless other cars but you haven't done a F12 TDF or Aventador SV

[@DailyMotor]

Aside from those wheels, I kinda like the look of the old one better than the new one. We just tested a 580, and I think it's a little bland.

[@itswhitenoise9607]

Have you been able to get your hands on a GLS 63?

[@BRIANBOBCHAPMAN]

COOL 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 - Test Drive & Review

[@sami-samim]

Are these reliable?

[@brunoAM]

Kyle, you should review the Maybach S600!

[@andreasspann9915]

I would take one of these cars. Very nice.

[@matts4287]

when will you do the 2016 toyota sienna?

[@B767-3.]

can you get a hold of a jaguar f pace?

[@STAMPA_]

Would you like to test drive my 2008 mustang bullitt with bunches of mods

[@johannesmaximilian848]

When comes your Cadillac CT6 video?

[@ambruszoli344]

does it have the new style key or ...

[@faznout]

After all these years of filming you'd think Kyle would have his own camera man by now. Instead of going through so much trouble having to get in and out of the cars to run back n forth to the camera to move it from one place to another.

[@gabemorales9888]

There is also a '65 Shelby Cobra you could video too!!

[@user-re2py9le9j]

good luck Kyle !

[@ccie.master]

Awesome review & Awesome car

[@Fernando-jy6ut]

I dont know whats wrong this looks just fine! At least better than levante