Mercedes-Benz of Honolulu

Mercedes-Benz has started working on an update to their GL-Class SUV made by the world renowned and respected German auto maker.

The GL, a wagon/SUV model, will get front end styling updates replecting upon the current Mercedes-Benz E-Class. GL will be built on a stretched version of the next generation ML platform. 

This new GL will feature LED daytime running lights on the bumper and the compact light clusters for the rear taillights will most likely be part of the next-generation GL's look. Also we can expect to see a friendlier face for the thuggish-looking GL with a…

Mercedes-Benz is planning to expand on their strong line of luxury sedans and coupes in the next couple of years. The German automaker, according to sources, will launch the Mercedes-Benz GLC in 2014.

For now the new car is being called the GLC, which stands for "Gel?ndecoupe" - this new crossover will feature sporty styling and a coupe-like roofline.

The new Mercedes-Benz reportedly will ride on the MFA platform, which will underpin the next-generation A-class?

It is confirmed that the luxury automaker, Mercedes-Benz is producing a new all-electric SLS AMG roadster for 2013.

The Mercedes-Benz "E-Cell" is promised to be the world's first all-electric supercar. They hope to be better than the Tesla Roadster in both price and performance.

Power for the E-Cell is to be provided by four electric motors - which will be located at the rear of the vehicle.

Each motor will be capable of revving up to 12,000 rpm. Power for the setup totals 525 horsepower and 649 lb-ft of torque. The electric vehicle by Mercedes-Benz should be able to do zero-to-62 in about 4 seconds.

In comparison, the gas-powered SLS can get to 62mph from a standstill in 3.8 seconds. Unlike the standard SLS, the E-Cell employs a permanent all-wheel drive system.

Due to the addition of all-wheel drive, the SLS front suspension had to be redesigned for the E-Cell. It features an independent multilink suspension with pushrod damper struts. Standard SLS vehicles employ double wishbone axles.

According to the press release - "The car's electric power will be provided by a set of lithium-ion batteries, located behind the cockpit and down the center tunnel. Made up of 324 lithium-ion polymer cells, the E-Cell's batteries are capable of a 480 kW max load."

The E-Cell's cabin features a revised instrument cluster, new 25cm touch screen in the center stack and a three-button setup to engage Drive and Reverse.

For more on the upcoming E-Cell, and all other Mercedes-Benz models, head over to Mercedes-Benz of Honolulu -  818 Kapiolani Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96813


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