Mercedes' Range Rover rival

 

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Leaked images reveal new look for Benz GL-Class.
Mercedes-Benz's new-look GL-Class large SUV has been revealed online after an apparent leak.
The German brand's Range Rover-rivalling four-wheel-drive boasts Benz's new family face as seen on the recently revealed SL convertible, with new look headlights incorporating integrated daytime running lights, a more aggressive front bumper with squared-off air intakes and a bolder looking grille.
The new GL-Class is scheduled to arrive locally later this year (specific timing not yet confirmed), and Mercedes-Benz Australia has confirmed to Drive that two models will be available, and both will offer more standard equipment for similar prices to the current versions.

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The first will be the entry-level GL350 CDI, powered by a 3.0-litre turbo diesel V6 producing 195kW/620Nm that is likely to be tweaked for slightly more power and better efficiency. The current model starts at $119,270 plus on-road costs.
The only other model to be sold here will be the GL500 petrol, which is powered by a 4.6-litre twin-turbocharged V8 producing 285kW/530Nm. It is currently priced at $173,200 (plus costs), and the new one isn't expected to stray too far from that point.
One model that won't be sold here this time around is the 4.0-litre turbo diesel V8-powered GL450 model. Mercedes-Benz says this model has not been made available to Australia for this product cycle.
All GL-Class models sold here will feature all-wheel-drive and be fitted with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic as standard.

The German brand will also update its niche, army-inspired G-Wagen model from September 2012 - though judging from the images of the car you'd be hard-pressed to pick the differences.
The G-Wagen range will continue to be kicked off with the G350, 3.0-litre V6 turbo diesel model. It, like the GL, could get a minor boost to power and a drop in fuel consumption. This model is currently priced from $161,680, and the new version will likely remain positioned close to that point.
The petrol-powered range-topping G55 will be replaced with a new model known as the G63. The new model will be fitted Mercedes' 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, which is expected to herald significant fuel economy gains over the existing 5.4-litre supercharged V8 version.
Mercedes-Benz will also be offering a new flagship model, known as the G65. It will be powered by a 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine - the same one as is fitted to Mercedes' new SL convertible - meaning it should boast outputs of 463kW and 1000Nm. Mercedes-Benz says it has "no idea" on price for that model just yet.
The company is also said to be considering a stripped-out version of the G-Glass to appeal to mining companies, similar to Toyota's recently-introduced entry-level version of its LandCruiser, the GX.