Expectations for GLS

Before going to test drive the GLS, I watched some test drive videos on youtube, which is unusual for me, and did some preliminary study before going for the test drive. There were three main points that caught my attention.

✓How smooth is the ride?
In the video, everyone was raving about the "luxury" and "smooth ride" in their mouths, so expectations there were quite high.
✓How comfortable is the ride in the back seat?
When I visited the U.S. with my family in the past, we rented the previous generation GLS and drove it for about a week, but there were some roads that were not that well paved, and every time we drove on them, the back seat shook like a bus, making me uncomfortable and I slept almost the entire time. So I was wondering how much more comfortable the new model is in the back seat compared to the previous generation.
✓How about the feeling of quality and luxury when driving
In the video, all the car critics were raving about it quite a bit, so I took the liberty of imagining that the driving experience would be "a high-quality, moist feeling, as if the S63 coupe that used to be in our house were made into an SUV," and I wanted to experience that.

However...as it turns out, this preliminary study was a mistake. I took the liberty of raising my expectations for GLS so much thatI had imagined a thick, moist ride like a Bentley Bentayga.So, I deeply regretted that I should have gone for a test drive this time without any prior knowledge.

So, I decided to ride in the back seat (second row) first.

As expected of the GLS, the seats are of excellent quality, thick and very comfortable. And the space is quite spacious. Even with the seat positioned at the very front, there was still plenty of legroom.

On the contrary, when I sat deeply in the seat, my legs did not touch the floor, so I think even tall men can sit comfortably.(And my legs must be pretty short)

The backs of the seats can also be folded down, so this will be quite comfortable even on long drives. And the second row is also electrically adjustable, which is truly amazing.

It also has a dedicated air conditioning vent for the second row.Temperature and air volume can be set independently in the second row with a single switch.And it has heated seats. It's perfect.

I took a look at the third row, and while it was naturally narrow, I thought it was adequate for a child. Moreover, the third row seats are also heated, and the temperature and air volume of the air conditioner can be adjusted independently. In addition, theLuggage can be carried in the trunk even with a person in the third row.He said.

Well, well, well.

The armrests in the second row also had good storage capacity and a secure drink holder.

After that, my husband drove me on public roads.

I've been on it before.It was less bumpy than the previous generation GLS.However, the test ride course was in Osaka City, which is properly paved compared to American roads, so that difference may be significant.

The ride was smooth and relaxed, butThe ride was not stable, absorbing the impact of bumps and uneven road surfaces, but felt a bit fluffy.I had the ride height changed to try it out.(The hardness of the undercarriage cannot be changed.)When the vehicle height was raised, the ride quality changed to a much firmer impression.

Normally, one would think that lowering the vehicle height would make the ride feel firmer, but in the case of the GLS SUV, it was explained to me that the higher ride height makes the suspension more upright and therefore firmer.

Just this way.I was quite concerned about the rattling feeling in the back seat, so the ride is more relaxed at normal ride height.I thought it was good because of the

Although, honestly, "The back seat of the current Cayenne is much more stable, stable and smooth with no swaying.I guess I felt that it was a little too stable for my liking. However, this point may have been more stable if there were more people in the car, since only three people were riding in the seven-seater when we test-drove. My husband also said

The new E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL seems to be great, and I heard that GLS580 will be equipped with it, which will change the ride quality completely. I'm curious about that too.

He said.

And again, it was not a good thing that I had raised my expectations for the ride quality too high after learning about it from youtube videos.There is no doubt that the GLS is a great car.If I had ridden it without prior knowledge, I am sure I would have been more impressed.

In addition, it is more than a comfortable ride.Thanks to the perfect equipment that scratches every itch, everyone, including passengers, can enjoy the luxurious atmosphere and comfort to the fullest.I felt that is the beauty of the GLS.