The only thing that bugs me is that the lower part of the door panels where the door pockets are is hard plastic. It should've been a soft touch plastic with leather covered as an option. The AC row of buttons were also slightly wobbly in the one I sat in. Other than that, I love this car. The GLS 400d seems like the best option. Great engine and good economy.
Hey nick . Fantastic video, am planning to book GLS 450 on upcoming Christmas. I Am your big fan of yours . It’s my first comment to a UA-cam video . Your videos are worth watching. Good job bro.
Hey Nick, big fan here from Australia. Your videos are fantastic. Any chance you might do one around the EQC? I'm planning on testing one this week and thought you might be able to highlight some things. Cheers and keep up the good work.
Thanks John! And thanks for tuning into them all! Possibly! It's on my list of cars to film, I've got the next couple potentially planned out so possibly soon. There's just a couple I want to get out first!
Another excellent video Nick. I am seriously considering a GLS as a big car for my wife so this video has shown the GLS to be a very serious contender. Informative as usual.
Hi Nick. Thank you for the great video. Will you recommend the 580 as a daily? I know many people speak highly of the 400d. But, I love the petrol engines and find it easier to live with longer... does the EQC allows the car coast as well? Thank you for this great review.
Hey! I believe it’s just the Maybach GLS that I reviewed once. It was weird to say the least…but I guess it could work if you were stuck in sand or mud or something (not that I’d take that car there!😅)
Hi Mohamad, tricky to do as all Mercedes-Benz dealerships have cars that have Mercedes me built in now. Even on their used ones, they date back only a few years old. Good suggestion though! There are videos on the Mercedes-Benz UA-cam channel: ua-cam.com/video/943CMLIpX1c/v-deo.html
Nick, I have a 2022 GLS. It seems I cannot lock the doors while adding petrol. Is there a way to lock the doors and add petrol without setting the alarm going off? Thanks.
Hey NicoCan, ooo very nice! That sounds probably right, when you lock the car, it also locks the fuel filler cap. So if the cap is open then then it won’t lock properly
Hi Nick, Great video. I wanted to ask if you don’t mind showing how to customise HUD on the GLS and if the night edition has augmented reality? If it does, can you share how it’s activated please? Thanks! Patrick
Hey Patrick, thank you! Ah I’ve covered Head-Up Display in this video here: ua-cam.com/video/TNOqQrVfxqw/v-deo.html With exact spec specifics, I’d definitely recommend speaking with your local Mercedes and they’ll let you know availability etc 🤓
@@npoleary Many thanks! I have actually watched this and now know how to customise. Re AR, I spoke to my dealer and he said it’s not allowed in the UK which I don’t believe as you’ve demonstrated it in one of your videos. I just need to find out if it comes up automatically or there’s something I need to do to make it appear. Have you any idea please?
Oh if you have it, it’ll come up by default but you can toggle it on / off on the main multimedia screen. As long as you have it, press SETTINGS, QUICK ACCESS and you should see “HUD” just there 🤓
*I have been a Mercedes customer for very many years and in fact had a small degree of influence in the 2018/19 (W247) B Series at Dortmund December 2016. However find the present day 'Numbering/Identification' GLA/GLB/GLC/GLS etc somewhat confusing. Am I alone in this - Confused Tunbridge Wells 2020 ?*
Hi GrrMeister, Ah Mercedes-Benz names are easy! So basically the “GL” bit is short for a German word called Geländewagen, which means terrain vehicle or SUV in English. So: GLA = A-Class SUV GLB - B-Class SUV GLC - C-Class SUV GLE - E-Class SUV GLS - S-Class SUV Hope that helps!
Hi Yaseen Goddard, Lowering is only available on the latest model, it’s designed to help with getting in and out. Hardly anyone even knows about it on the new one so thought I’d mention it!
Hi Nick. I have a new GLE 450 which is very similar to the GLS. I have massage seats. But haven’t heard about “training.” Is that available in the US? How would I know if I have it? Thanks.
The training thing is part of the energising comfort package. On the home screen there is a menu icon called comfort and it’s located in there. Just bear in mind it could vary in the states! 🤓
Nick O'Leary thanks. I may not have it then. I have massaging seats and “kinetics” but I didn’t get the energizing package. I should have gotten it. For just a few hundred more, it also has the cologne. I guess next time.
Nick, about that sunroof cover. Is there anything like an additional cover available to block the sunlight completely? I have been testing GLE in full sunlight and this has been terrible experience because of sun shining through the standard cover of panoramic sunroof. In BMW, the cover is completely non-transparent and makes it very useful and comes as standard. Anything like that in Mercedes (even optional)?
No sadly not that I’ve seen, don’t think it’s designed to stop the light entirely on most models. I have however seen a slightly different one on an S-Class before but I guess it’s a larger car so there might be more room for a thicker cover or something.
@@npoleary I am looking into GLS and I can see the optional rooflines in black for a panoramic sunroof in the UK configurator. Is this the option you've had on your mind?
No when configuring a panoramic sunroof, I believe they are all the same, I haven’t seen any options to change the different material of the blind itself.
Another great video full of very useful information. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Martin! Working on the other one now as we speak! 🤓
The only thing that bugs me is that the lower part of the door panels where the door pockets are is hard plastic. It should've been a soft touch plastic with leather covered as an option. The AC row of buttons were also slightly wobbly in the one I sat in. Other than that, I love this car. The GLS 400d seems like the best option. Great engine and good economy.
Loving the videos Nick... Especially the Tips & Tricks... This was a nice surprise as I am expecting my new GLS early Sept and have never sat in one!
Oh you’ll love it Lee! It’s amazing, so futuristic inside!
Nick O'Leary thanks, I can’t wait!
Great video as usual thanks. I have the Magic Vision Control on my SL. It is so good that I wish I could have it on my E Class.
I know! Sooo good! Magic Vision Control is amazing!
I have it on my 2018 E400 Coupe, it's great!
Hey nick . Fantastic video, am planning to book GLS 450 on upcoming Christmas. I
Am your big fan of yours . It’s my first comment to a UA-cam video . Your videos are worth watching.
Good job bro.
Ooo nice! Love the GLS! That an early Christmas Present? 👀
Ah nice thanks Alphin! Glad you like them!
Nick another great video well done excellent detail
Thanks Martin 😎
Myself Shivakumar from Bengaluru city, Karnataka State, India. Its an amazing Video
Thanks for this great video
No worries Juan! 🤓
Hey Nick, big fan here from Australia. Your videos are fantastic. Any chance you might do one around the EQC? I'm planning on testing one this week and thought you might be able to highlight some things. Cheers and keep up the good work.
Thanks John! And thanks for tuning into them all!
Possibly! It's on my list of cars to film, I've got the next couple potentially planned out so possibly soon. There's just a couple I want to get out first!
Another excellent video Nick. I am seriously considering a GLS as a big car for my wife so this video has shown the GLS to be a very serious contender. Informative as usual.
Awesome thanks Sohail! Glad you enjoyed it!
There are amazing to drive!
Hi Nick.
Thank you for the great video. Will you recommend the 580 as a daily? I know many people speak highly of the 400d. But, I love the petrol engines and find it easier to live with longer... does the EQC allows the car coast as well?
Thank you for this great review.
Hi Freddy Lambu,
I’ve only heard of a GLS 400d in the UK! I guess this is another engine in another country...it’s sounds fast though 👀
So with the parts shortage I did not get the HUD, but I did get the second console with the tablet
Keep it fab stuff 👌👌👌
Thanks Paul!
Glad you like it! 🤓
GLS , GLS
Please review the mercedes Benz glb
Added it to my list for a potential future video! Thanks for the suggestion :)
hello Nick, I was wondering if bounce mode is available in GLS450?
Hey! I believe it’s just the Maybach GLS that I reviewed once. It was weird to say the least…but I guess it could work if you were stuck in sand or mud or something (not that I’d take that car there!😅)
An other fantastic video again 👍👍👍
Thanks Chris! 😎
Thanks for this video ... May you talk about mbenz me adapter?
Hi Mohamad, tricky to do as all Mercedes-Benz dealerships have cars that have Mercedes me built in now. Even on their used ones, they date back only a few years old.
Good suggestion though! There are videos on the Mercedes-Benz UA-cam channel: ua-cam.com/video/943CMLIpX1c/v-deo.html
Nick, I have a 2022 GLS. It seems I cannot lock the doors while adding petrol. Is there a way to lock the doors and add petrol without setting the alarm going off?
Thanks.
Hey NicoCan, ooo very nice! That sounds probably right, when you lock the car, it also locks the fuel filler cap. So if the cap is open then then it won’t lock properly
I just bought a 2020 CLS 450 can you do a review on that?
Hi Jason,
Thanks for the suggestion, I wasn't planning to but I'll add it to my list of videos to consider! 🤓
Hi Nick,
Great video. I wanted to ask if you don’t mind showing how to customise HUD on the GLS and if the night edition has augmented reality? If it does, can you share how it’s activated please?
Thanks!
Patrick
Hey Patrick, thank you! Ah I’ve covered Head-Up Display in this video here: ua-cam.com/video/TNOqQrVfxqw/v-deo.html
With exact spec specifics, I’d definitely recommend speaking with your local Mercedes and they’ll let you know availability etc 🤓
@@npoleary Many thanks! I have actually watched this and now know how to customise. Re AR, I spoke to my dealer and he said it’s not allowed in the UK which I don’t believe as you’ve demonstrated it in one of your videos. I just need to find out if it comes up automatically or there’s something I need to do to make it appear. Have you any idea please?
Oh if you have it, it’ll come up by default but you can toggle it on / off on the main multimedia screen.
As long as you have it, press SETTINGS, QUICK ACCESS and you should see “HUD” just there 🤓
@@npoleary Thanks! I would’ve thought augmented reality is part of the new MBUX. I will check the settings as you advised. Much appreciated Nick
Ah no sadly not on all models and I haven’t seen it for quite a while
It’s an awesome piece of tech though!
*I have been a Mercedes customer for very many years and in fact had a small degree of influence in the 2018/19 (W247) B Series at Dortmund December 2016. However find the present day 'Numbering/Identification' GLA/GLB/GLC/GLS etc somewhat confusing. Am I alone in this - Confused Tunbridge Wells 2020 ?*
Hi GrrMeister,
Ah Mercedes-Benz names are easy! So basically the “GL” bit is short for a German word called Geländewagen, which means terrain vehicle or SUV in English.
So:
GLA = A-Class SUV
GLB - B-Class SUV
GLC - C-Class SUV
GLE - E-Class SUV
GLS - S-Class SUV
Hope that helps!
@@npoleary Thanks Nick, didn't know that !
Hello nick, been trying to lower the GL350, can only make it go higher, is it able to lower than normal like the GLS?
Hi Yaseen Goddard,
Lowering is only available on the latest model, it’s designed to help with getting in and out. Hardly anyone even knows about it on the new one so thought I’d mention it!
Are they still offering the rear entrainment package
I believe so! However best to check with your local Mercedes who will let you know for sure! :)
Hi Nick. I have a new GLE 450 which is very similar to the GLS. I have massage seats. But haven’t heard about “training.” Is that available in the US? How would I know if I have it? Thanks.
The training thing is part of the energising comfort package.
On the home screen there is a menu icon called comfort and it’s located in there.
Just bear in mind it could vary in the states! 🤓
Nick O'Leary thanks. I may not have it then. I have massaging seats and “kinetics” but I didn’t get the energizing package. I should have gotten it. For just a few hundred more, it also has the cologne. I guess next time.
How do I locate the fuel pump?
Like fuel stations? On the Sat Nav you can Navigate to POI’s, they’ll usually be “filling stations” listed in there
Nick, about that sunroof cover. Is there anything like an additional cover available to block the sunlight completely? I have been testing GLE in full sunlight and this has been terrible experience because of sun shining through the standard cover of panoramic sunroof. In BMW, the cover is completely non-transparent and makes it very useful and comes as standard. Anything like that in Mercedes (even optional)?
No sadly not that I’ve seen, don’t think it’s designed to stop the light entirely on most models. I have however seen a slightly different one on an S-Class before but I guess it’s a larger car so there might be more room for a thicker cover or something.
@@npoleary I am looking into GLS and I can see the optional rooflines in black for a panoramic sunroof in the UK configurator. Is this the option you've had on your mind?
No when configuring a panoramic sunroof, I believe they are all the same, I haven’t seen any options to change the different material of the blind itself.
@@npoleary so what does this additional roofliner option give? Why is it optional? If you do not select it, what do you get in the UK?
It basically changes the colour of the roof lining 🤓 it won’t change the thickness of the roof blind
Where was the switch for all four seats?
There’s a switch in the rear in the boot which can fold all the seats down and also bring them back up again 🤓
Which button folds all the seats at once?? He never showed it
Ah there a 2L, a 2 R and a 2ALL button for the second row along with buttons for the 3rd row too