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Motor Trend magazine, a publication of First World Automotive incorporated the new Mercedes-Benz GL 450 from its fleet of long-term test. The GL 450, the first and only (so far) on the Mercedes-Benz GL-full class size luxury crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment has its debut in 2006 North American International Auto Show when the German automaker finally decided to include an entry in the market-size crossover SUV Luxury. Motor Trend has also named the Mercedes-Benz GL 450 as the 2007 SUV of the year.

Here is how Angus MacKenzie editor of Motor Trend describes the Mercedes-Benz GL 450: "The GL may be a surprise winner for many people. The first full-size sport / utility Mercedes is not cheap, but it has astonishing technology. It offers a seven-speed transmission and an automatic V-8 engine of 335 horses, and will be available in a version that runs on the new low sulfur - diesel fuel for greater gas consumption. Comfortable seating, the third Row has become one of the most important measures for sport / utilities, and the GL is the best. "

The Mercedes-Benz GL 450 is powered by a monstrous 4.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 engine until the pump delivers 335 hp and 339 lb-ft torque peak amount, combined with a 7-box automatic transmission fitted to the Mercedes 4Matic all-wheel-drive configuration with traction control. The GL 450 also comes with an adjustable suspension air suspension, Mercedes CV boot, as well as 18-inch wheels and tires performance for the vehicle to roll over.

Highlights of the Interior standard features include heated and powered front seats, bird's eye Maple trim, online manual 60/40-split seat second and powered 50/50-split third row seat, multifunction steering wheel with mounted controls, eight system speaker Premium Audio. The Mercedes-Benz GL 450 will not compromise the safety of its occupants. The vehicle is equipped with advanced safety equipment, including eight standard airbags (two front airbags for driver and passenger side airbags for the first and second rows and three Head curtain air protection), the retractor seat belt as well as passive safety systems, such as hill control Electronic descent, anti lock braking system (ABS), the checks roll stability (RSC) with traction control.

During This time, the bunch of premium packages for the Mercedes-Benz are also offered. These include the premium package that includes Parktronic, power tailgate, navigation system DVD, Sirius Satellite Radio, premium audio with rear controls, with power recline and telescoping steering BlueTooth phone portable handsfree, and rear-seat DVD entertainment system. The off-road package comes with adaptive damping, two locking differentials, and front / rear skid plates to provide off-road capability and better traction. Other optional features include twin sunroofs three zone climate control, Macadamia leather interior, rear view camera backup, wood and leather steering wheel, and Bi-Xenon headlamps.

The starting manufacturer's suggested retail price of the Mercedes-Benz GL 450 is about $ 54,900, but getting the fully loaded model with which above packages you will spend approximately U.S. $ 79,195.

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Dwyane Thomas is a part time cook and full-time auto-enthusiast. This 31-year old Civil and Environmental graduate is a consultant at one of the engineering firms in Pennsylvania.

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