Mercedes-Benz GLS facelift revealed with flat-plane V8 and Superscreen now standard
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLS gets a revised V8, updated inline-six diesels, a standard three-screen MBUX Superscreen and cloud-based suspension tech across the range.
Rob Leigh
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the facelifted 2027 GLS with updated engines, a redesigned interior and significant tech upgrades throughout. The MBUX Superscreen, previously optional, is now standard fit. Australian pricing and on-sale dates haven't been confirmed.
The front end gets a larger chrome grille with contour lighting and the upright bonnet star borrowed from the S-Class. Head and taillights feature a star motif, and the rear lamps are linked by a black trim strip. Two new colours join the range: Dark Petrol Flat and Manufaktur Patagonia Red Metallic. A panoramic roof covering more than one square metre is now standard.
Engines
| Variant | Engine | Power | Torque |
| GLS 450 | 3.0L turbo inline-six petrol | Not confirmed | 560 Nm (+12%) |
| GLS 580 | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 petrol | 395 kW | 750 Nm |
| GLS 350d | 3.0L inline-six diesel | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| GLS 450d | 3.0L inline-six diesel | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
All variants use a 48-volt mild hybrid system with an integrated starter generator. The V8 switches to a flat-plane crankshaft for the first time, improving efficiency and response. Both diesel models gain an electrically heated catalyst for faster warm-up and cleaner running throughout the drive cycle.
Technology and suspension
Three 12.3-inch displays sit under a single glass panel as standard. Rear passengers get two 11.6-inch full HD screens, with optional removable MBUX remote controls through the Rear Comfort Package Plus. The MBUX Virtual Assistant now integrates AI from Microsoft and supports complex multi-part conversations.
Air suspension is standard across the range. A new cloud-based damper control system uses anonymously shared Car-to-X data to prime the suspension before hitting a speed bump. The optional E-Active Body Control active suspension goes further, analysing road conditions 1,000 times per second and controlling each wheel independently.
Driver assistance runs through MB.OS and uses ten cameras, up to five radar sensors and 12 ultrasonic sensors. Over-the-air updates keep the system current after purchase.
Seven seats remain standard, all electrically adjustable. Mercedes says third-row occupants up to 194 cm tall can sit comfortably.
No Australian pricing has been confirmed, however expect a slight increase over the current GLS 450s's $189,900 starting price.
For buyers who want flagship-level tech in a genuine seven-seater, this update makes a strong case.
