Spied: Next Generation Mercedes-Benz GL
The Next Generation GL is just about ready to hit the road

Our Teamspeed spies spot this morning the most revealing spy photos of the upcoming all-new Mercedes GL. For the first time we can see most of the front end head lights and grille clearly as the heavy cladding has been shed. It seems the GL, a wagon/SUV creation, will get front end styling attributes from the current E‑class.

According to reports, the GL will be built on a stretched version of the next generation ML platform. It will feature LED daytime running lights on the bumper and the compact light clusters for the rear taillights will likely be part of the next-generation GL's look as well as a friendlier face for the thuggish-looking GL with a wider grill and a more aerodynamic nose.

Engines will likely still be shared with the ML model, such as the 3.0- and 4.0-litre diesels and the 5.5-litre gasoline/petrol engine all coupled to the brand's 7G-Tronic (7-speed) transmission. A source reports that this next-gen GL is due sometime in late 2012.

 

A few new photos from this morning: