Mercedes-Benz will use the upcoming Detroit auto show to reveal its Vision GL 420 Bluetec concept — proof, Mercedes says, that even large, high-performance SUVs can offer economical fuel consumption and extremely low emissions. With a powerful V8 diesel engine that develops 290 hp and 515 lb ft of torque, the anticipated fuel economy is roughly 24 mpg.
Visually, the truck is distinguished by a larger grille, 21-inch wheels, winder fender flares, and custom front and rear aprons. It’s not known if Mercedes plans to use the design elements in a production GL-Class Bluetec vehicle, or another GL variant. Full image after the jump…
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01/03, 4:08 PM
posted by:
MikeFX
More MPG without sacrifice to performance is always welcome. However, the style of the current GL is nicely understated next to the over-the-top Escalade. It would be a shame for MB to now bring the bling to the GL.
01/03, 4:20 PM
posted by:
mbftw
But this makes it look more different than the Lexus Lx/Gx…and that’s always welcome also.
01/03, 4:23 PM
posted by:
Stuart
Why doesn’t Mercedes-Benz ever consider putting the grill and badge they use on passenger cars (S-class,E-class and C-class) on their SUV. It would look wicked on the GL and ML and make them look different then the previous ML copies like the Kia sorento, Lexus and other SUV’s.
01/03, 5:36 PM
posted by:
A4
515 lb/ft of torque? holy hell! put it in the ML and im sold. The GL is too big for most people.
01/03, 5:37 PM
posted by:
A4
i do like the bigger mouth on what appears to be this facelifted model.
01/03, 5:38 PM
posted by:
autonutt
I agree, maybe they should put the grill from their passenger cars on the GL instead of this grill, clearly stolen from the Honda CR-V!
01/03, 6:07 PM
posted by:
S-60-driver
thats some big ass grille.
01/04, 5:08 AM
posted by:
Saud
Give it the std grille
01/04, 6:34 AM
posted by:
Carnut4ever
This updated grille looks better because it gives a better distinction compared to the smaller ML class.
01/05, 12:31 PM
posted by:
r0c5t4r
Wow that looks mean as hell! 500+ ft/lb of torque! Impressive.
01/05, 10:51 PM
posted by:
autonutt
Yep.. that grill is more distinctive from the ML class.. now it looks like a HONDA.
01/09, 4:38 PM
posted by:
Blakkarr
Nice. I’ll skip. NEXT!