SUV sales set to soar as Mercedes-Benz GLS hits showroom floors
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The reworked, redesigned, and reintroduced Mercedes-Benz GLS (previously known as the Mercedes-Benz GL) is a promising offering for the German brand and one that Gargash Enterprises is banking on. Currently, the SUV segment constitutes approximately 40% of total sales - a figure that is expected to increase with the launch of the GLS in the region. The all-new Mercedes-Benz GLS combines sportiness and comfort with high levels of quality – something that has become synonymous with the brand.
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Karl-Johan Sandesjo, General Manager, Gargash Enterprises said, “The projected sales performance of the GLS will fuel future figures and contribute to our growth. Just like 2015 was the year of SUVs, we’re anticipating the same for 2016 as well. The impeccable and refined GLS will change the way people look at SUVs. It has everything that a vehicle possesses and more. Our aim is to break new grounds in the SUV segment and provide people the best-in-class SUV range”.
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Staying true to its new nomenclature, the Mercedes-Benz GLS is testified to be the S-Class of SUVs, combining the luxury of the S-Class sedan with the off-road prowess of the iconic G-Class. While the GLS 500 is powered by a 4.7-liter engine churning out 455 horsepower, the GLS 63 houses a 5.5-liter V8 biturbo engine that chucks out a staggering 585 horsepower. Prices are North of AED 430,500.
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