The best family SUV shouldn't ask you to choose between what your passengers need and what you deserve behind the wheel. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV refuses to make that trade-off, and it does so with the kind of presence that turns heads in every school pickup line and steakhouse parking lot alike. Take a closer look at how this luxury SUV is also a family-first vehicle.
Space That Feels Like First Class
Three rows. Seven seats. And not a single one feels like an afterthought. The GLS cabin is wrapped in available Nappa leather with available heated seating throughout all three rows, so even your third-row passengers ride in genuine comfort. A panoramic sunroof opens up the interior, ambient lighting sets the mood, and up to 84.7 cubic feet of cargo space means weekend getaways don't require packing negotiations.
Climate control spans up to five zones, so the driver who runs warm and the kid who's always cold can coexist peacefully. The Burmester®* surround sound system turns every commute into something worth savoring.
Smart, Safe, and Effortlessly Powerful
Under the hood, the GLS 450 delivers 375 horsepower from a 3.0-liter inline-six turbo with mild hybrid assist, paired with standard 4MATIC® all-wheel drive and AIRMATIC® air suspension that smooths out everything from potholes to highway stretches. Available driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, active lane change assist, and a 360-degree camera system with a transparent hood display for tighter spots.
The MBUX system runs through dual 12.3-inch displays with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, keeping everyone connected without the clutter.
Test Drive the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV in Orland Park, IL
Our team at Mercedes-Benz of Orland Park would love to put you and your family inside the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV. Come experience a vehicle that treats every seat like the best seat.
*Burmester® is a registered trademark of Burmester Audiosysteme GmbH, Berlin, Germany.
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