W.I. Simonson is proud to bring the latest Mercedes-Benz GLS luxury SUV lineup to our new model inventory in Santa Monica, CA. The GLS stands out as our largest crossover-style luxury SUV, offering generous space for the entire family with high-end furnishing, dynamic performance, and class-leading tech/safety integration. Here are some of the highlights of the new 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS lineup in Santa Monica and across Los Angeles.
Cabin Space and Luxury
New Mercedes-Benz GLS SUVs offer space for up to seven passengers and 17.4 cubic feet of cargo space with all three rows of seating in place. The SUV’s maximum cargo capacity is an impressive 84.7 cubic feet, giving you plenty of room for all your gear. In addition, all GLS SUVs offer standard cabin amenities like heated/ventilated front seats, leather-free furnishing, four-zone automatic climate control, ambient lighting, and a power steering wheel.
Performance
The base GLS 450 is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine with 375 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, pairing with 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive and a 9-speed automatic transmission. Adaptive air suspension is included for smooth handling across Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. For increased performance, the GLS 580 offers a turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine with 510 hp and 538 lb-ft, and the AMG GLS 63 impressed with 603 hp and 627 lb-ft with its high-output turbo 4.0-liter V8.
Tech Integration
Standard tech systems and safety features for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS include the following:
- 12.3-inch touchscreen media display
- Augmented reality built-in navigation display
- Wireless smartphone charging
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 13-speaker premium Burmester audio system
- Forward Collision Warning / Automatic Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Intervention
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Lane-Keeping System
- Evasive Steering Assist
- Front Cross-Traffic Alert
- Active Lane Change Assist
- Surround-View Camera
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