Weststar unveils Mercedes-Benz GL-Class “Grand Edition”
According to him, “the exclusive front end of the “Grand Edition” comes with dark-tinted headlamps, a radiator grille with black, high-gloss louvers and a redesigned front bumper with integrated LED daytime running lamps. To add further exclusivity, Light-alloy wheels in Himalaya grey metallic – with a high-sheen finish is also available as an option. There […]
According to him, “the exclusive front end of the “Grand Edition” comes with dark-tinted headlamps, a radiator grille with black, high-gloss louvers and a redesigned front bumper with integrated LED daytime running lamps. To add further exclusivity, Light-alloy wheels in Himalaya grey metallic – with a high-sheen finish is also available as an option. There are other visual highlights too, such as special metallic paint finishes, heat-insulating and infrared-reflecting laminated glass all round, aluminum-look running boards with rubber studs and separated exhaust tailpipe trim”. The interior of the GL-Class accommodates up to seven occupants creating the luxurious atmosphere you would expect from Mercedes-Benz – in this case, comparable to the S-Class. The interior of the “Grand Edition” has refined further through the use of stylish materials. Exclusive appointments include two-tone seats (black/porcelain or black/maroon) in leather (or in nappa leather as an option) with a special piping design and contrasting stitching.
Furthermore, only available for the “Grand Edition” are door centre panels, armrests and dashboard instrument panel with double-lapped felling, as well as trim and a wood/leather steering wheel in black ash. Other high-quality appointments include: comfort headrests for the driver and front passenger, ambient lighting, roof liner in black design fabric, velour floor mats with contrasting stitching and “Grand Edition” lettering, “Grand Edition” badge on the centre console, sports pedals in brushed stainless steel with rubber studs and door sill panels in stainless steel.
The “Grand Edition” models are equipped with PARKTRONIC and REVERSING CAMERA. The two petrol V8 models with superior power delivery and maximum smoothness comply with the EU3 emissions standard – requested for Nigeria. The 5.5-litre V8 engine in the GL 500 outputs 285 kW (388 hp) and delivers 530 Newton metres of torque. At 6.5 seconds its acceleration time from a standstill to 100 km/h is almost worthy of a sports car. On the GL 450, the V8 petrol engine has a displacement of 4.6 litres, outputs 250 kW (340 hp) and generates maximum torque of 460 Newton metres. It takes 7.2 seconds to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h.
Its innovative 4MATIC all-wheel drive, AIRMATIC air suspension, accurate Direct-Steer system and Adaptive Damping System ADS, all of which comes as standard, guarantees that the commanding GL-Class offers impressive handling and excellent ride comfort coupled with outstanding active safety.
While the GL cuts an imposing figure on the asphalt, it also has genuine off-road credentials. The modified AIRMATIC air suspension enables ground clearance of up to 307 millimetres. Thanks to its low-range ratio and limited-slip rear-axle and centre differentials, the standard Off-Road Pro Technical Package opens up considerably more possibilities on challenging terrain. Other electronic dynamic handling control systems such as Off-Road ABS, Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) and Hill-Start Assist also make life easier for the GL-Class driver.
Due to its exclusivity The GL “Grand Edition” will be available for only ten (10) months.