Test Drive of the New Mercedes-Benz GLS

Lately, our family has started to take an interest in SUVs, and recently, my husband and I had the chance to test drive one of the SUVs we were curious about: the Mercedes-Benz GLS. Our family has always been loyal to Porsche, but

I’ve recently come to think that maybe an SUV doesn’t need to be so sporty. Since we already have sporty cars like the GT3, an SUV that’s the opposite—a luxurious, comfortable ride—is what we want.

With that mindset, I was very interested in the Mercedes-Benz GLS, known as a luxurious SUV.

On the day of the test drive, we didn’t go to a dealer but to Mercedes me Osaka. I like this place because it’s easy to drop by casually when you’re not exactly ready to buy immediately but want to try it out once.

However, popular models tend to get booked quickly. We checked the GLS reservation availability every day for about two weeks and finally managed to book our preferred time slot.

On the day itself, as expected… the weather was an unprecedented heavy downpour. For a while, I thought, “Maybe I’ve finally outgrown my rain luck!” but no, my reputation as a rain magnet remains intact. (Though it was also the rainy season.)

When we arrived safely, the main showroom featured the much-talked-about GLB. It looked stylish and cool, and the interior was surprisingly spacious.

As expected from Mercedes-Benz, they really know how to release models that make everyone think, “I want this!”

Finally, it was time for the GLS test drive. The model prepared for us was the Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC (AMG Line).

It’s hard to tell from the photos, but the body color was Emerald Green—a color I had never seen before. It was understated yet incredibly cool.

So, in this article, I’ll share my impressions (focusing mainly on ride comfort as I’m nearly full-term pregnant), and in a separate article, I’ll share my husband’s thoughts.