2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS500 V8 TWIN TURBO

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This middle-of-the-range "S-Class of SUVs" is a 7-seater SUV with a competent engine, a 4.7-litre biturbo V8 in this case. It's quiet when it first starts up and has a professional air about it, with 335 kW and 700 Nm of torque available from as low as 1800 rpm.

The cabin of the GLS 500 is luxurious and technologically advanced. The driving posture is commanding, and you are seated high in the vehicle. The second row is a pleasant place to sit, with the fit and finish matching what you'd expect at its price point. The vehicle was equipped with Android Auto and Apple Carplay for connectivity. Quad-zone climate control, adaptive air suspension, satellite navigation, and all-around park distance control are also available.

The GLS is equipped with 4x4 technology that includes low-range mode, hill descent control, and the ability to manually modify the ride height. The airmatic air suspension has adjustable damping and many settings to accommodate various circumstances. The air suspension can be adjusted to the driver's preferences. In Sport mode, for example, the car lowers to enhance its center of gravity, which improves handling. The vehicle rises majestically for off-road applications. It has a range of 201 mm to 306 mm, making it one of the greatest cars in its class in terms of ground clearance. You can cross 600 mm deep water channels if you're daring enough.

It has excellent safety features as well. There are 9 airbags, collision prevention assist plus, crosswind- and attention assist, pre-safe, brake assist, traction- and cruise control. If you feel that's not adequate, tick the box called Driver Assistance which adds Distronic Plus radar-guided cruise control, automatic pedestrian braking, cross-traffic assist, active blind spot- and lane-keeping assist and speed limiter into the mix.

In Sammary, The GLS 500 really excels on longer trips, especially under low-grip road conditions when the weather is inclement – you'd be hard-pressed to find a more confidence-inspiring and reassuring vehicle to drive, or be transported in, for that matter. Its 4MATIC all-wheel drive system keeps the behemoth stable and it feels sure-footed even during the worst of the Cape winter storms. You can steer it enthusiastically into a series of corners in Sport mode, but the laws of physics still apply and pitching a 2.5-tonne SUV into a tight bend will always end in tire-squeal. But don't hustle the GLS; rather appreciate its lofty levels of comfort and refinement instead. The steering and steering feel is excellent and at times it feels as if you're piloting a vehicle much smaller than the GLS.

This SUV is on sale in Nairobi, Kenya at Roskyways traders. For more information and inquiries, contact;

Mobile: +254768377047 Email: Info@roskyways.com Web: www.roskyways.com