Mercedes-Benz India to launch GLS facelift on January 8 | Edit : Launched @ Rs 1.32 crore

.HEM · 8th January 2024, 19:29

The grill looks like the first gen Hyundai creta. Not good for a Mercedes :(

I think the designers are running out of ideas to come up with an appealing look!

eldiablo · 8th January 2024, 22:14

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Now where did they find waffles that size to fit in the corners of the front bumper?

My two year old can draw a better grille with his left paw.

The new Creta face-lift suddenly feels so pleasing to my eyes.

siren373 · 8th January 2024, 22:36

Is Mercedes going the BMW way in terms of grill size? That looks hideous.

Formula1 · 9th January 2024, 05:59

I like this grill.

Although big, it's clean and simple unlike the BMW monstrosities.

Darkcloud · 9th January 2024, 21:20

What is with this design philosophy of making all models of a particular manufacturer look alike. It’s so difficult distinguishing one from the other. Miss the days of my childhood when each model had its own design language and could be identified from far off too.

The obsession with these ugly large grills too baffles me. I’m glad I’m not looking to buy a new car anytime soon!

Turbanator · 9th January 2024, 21:24

I got a chance to check one in Delhi today. Per SA, with the kind of bookings they already have, it will be a long wait for future customers. I was disappointed; the overall finish or the quality of the material could be better for a vehicle costing 1,40 Ex-Showroom. But sadly, there are so many new buyers looking to pick an XL-size Mercedes SUV that no one is bothered.

If I was shopping in that segment (need-based) and money was not a big issue, I would gladly pick this at twice the money. (not in this interior colour, though

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Lawyer123. · 17th February 2024, 13:09

Can anyone suggest if we should go for petrol or diesel GLS considering we plan to keep the SUV for 4-5 years. Our yearly running would be around 10k-12k and car would be Chandigarh registered. Which variant would fetch a better resale when its time to upgrade?

DicKy · 17th February 2024, 14:32

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Originally Posted by Turbanator

I was disappointed; the overall finish or the quality of the material could be better for a vehicle costing 1,40 Ex-Showroom.

Not sure if it is the colour or the stitching pattern, this pic reminded me of the Hycross.

8th January 2024, 19:29	#16
.HEM BHPian Join Date: May 2019 Location: Chennai Posts: 157 Thanked: 301 Times	re: Mercedes-Benz India to launch GLS facelift on January 8 \| Edit : Launched @ Rs 1.32 crore The grill looks like the first gen Hyundai creta. Not good for a Mercedes :( I think the designers are running out of ideas to come up with an appealing look!
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8th January 2024, 22:14	#17
eldiablo Newbie Join Date: May 2013 Location: pune Posts: 20 Thanked: 13 Times	re: Mercedes-Benz India to launch GLS facelift on January 8 \| Edit : Launched @ Rs 1.32 crore Attachment 2555799 Now where did they find waffles that size to fit in the corners of the front bumper? My two year old can draw a better grille with his left paw. The new Creta face-lift suddenly feels so pleasing to my eyes.
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8th January 2024, 22:36	#18
siren373 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Shimla Posts: 75 Thanked: 167 Times	re: Mercedes-Benz India to launch GLS facelift on January 8 \| Edit : Launched @ Rs 1.32 crore Is Mercedes going the BMW way in terms of grill size? That looks hideous.
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9th January 2024, 05:59	#19
Formula1 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: IN Posts: 95 Thanked: 177 Times	re: Mercedes-Benz India to launch GLS facelift on January 8 \| Edit : Launched @ Rs 1.32 crore I like this grill. Although big, it's clean and simple unlike the BMW monstrosities. Last edited by Formula1 : 9th January 2024 at 06:03.
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9th January 2024, 21:20	#20
Darkcloud BHPian Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Mumbai Posts: 64 Thanked: 168 Times	re: Mercedes-Benz India to launch GLS facelift on January 8 \| Edit : Launched @ Rs 1.32 crore What is with this design philosophy of making all models of a particular manufacturer look alike. It’s so difficult distinguishing one from the other. Miss the days of my childhood when each model had its own design language and could be identified from far off too. The obsession with these ugly large grills too baffles me. I’m glad I’m not looking to buy a new car anytime soon!
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9th January 2024, 21:24	#21
Turbanator Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 6,853 Thanked: 29,217 Times	re: Mercedes-Benz India to launch GLS facelift on January 8 \| Edit : Launched @ Rs 1.32 crore I got a chance to check one in Delhi today. Per SA, with the kind of bookings they already have, it will be a long wait for future customers. I was disappointed; the overall finish or the quality of the material could be better for a vehicle costing 1,40 Ex-Showroom. But sadly, there are so many new buyers looking to pick an XL-size Mercedes SUV that no one is bothered. If I was shopping in that segment (need-based) and money was not a big issue, I would gladly pick this at twice the money. (not in this interior colour, though ) Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Turbanator : 9th January 2024 at 21:26.
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17th February 2024, 13:09	#22
Lawyer123. Newbie Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Re: Mercedes-Benz India to launch GLS facelift on January 8 \| Edit : Launched @ Rs 1.32 crore Can anyone suggest if we should go for petrol or diesel GLS considering we plan to keep the SUV for 4-5 years. Our yearly running would be around 10k-12k and car would be Chandigarh registered. Which variant would fetch a better resale when its time to upgrade?
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