New 2013 Mercedes GL-Class spied in India

We’ve got our hands on the first ever spy pictures of the new Mercedes GL (codename X166) being tested in India. They were sent in by eagle-eyed Autocar India reader Nishant Hingne.

As can be seen from the pictures, the car is wearing an AMG Sport Pack, identifiable by the distinct front bumper and additional trim-bits on the exterior point it to be as an AMG sport version of the GL.

The AMG Sport package consists of 21-inch alloy wheels, perforated 19 inch disc brakes, custom front and rear AMG bumpers, flared wheel-arch extensions and illuminated running boards.

The model likely to be launched here is the GL 350 CDI powered by a 2987cc turbo-common rail diesel motor which is good for 255bhp and 63.2kgm of torque mated to a 7-speed G-Tronic automatic gearbox.

Initially, all GLs will be imported as completely built units. Like the smaller M-Class, Mercedes plans to assemble the GL in India from SKD kits imported from the USA by end of this year.