He large exterior dimensions translate to acres of space inside, and the GLS is one of the largest SUVs inside too, with genuine space for seven adults and not five adults and two kids. The third row offers enough space to seat two people, though getting in is a bit of a squeeze as the second row seats do not slide forward and can only be tumbled. That said, the second row is the place to be with its kind of legroom, headroom, kneeroom and, of course, comfort. The rich feel from the plush leather seats adds to the luxurious experience of being ensconced in the back seat, and it isn’t surprising why a lot of GL buyers are chauffeur-driven.
With Mercedes-Benz following the now de-rigueur trend of having every car on offer look similar to each other, the GLS is the latest to get the ‘family’ face. A trend that started with the new generation C-Class looking like a smaller S-Class, then the ML-Class becoming the GLE, followed by the soon to be launched E-Class and now the GL becoming the GLS.