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Six airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners with belt force limiters (for front and middle row outer seats), and Neck-Pro front head restraints all form part of the safety equipment on every GL.
Like all GL-Class models, Lewis's new car features the advanced COMAND navigation and audio system as standard. With radio, hard disk European mapping with TMC, integrated six-disc CD/DVD changer, music register and memory card slot, entertainment on the move is not a problem. Standard Bluetooth(r) connectivity allows mobile phones to connect to the car, allowing hands-free calls - and Linguatronic voice-operated software allows the driver and car to 'talk' to each other.
Every seat in the car is full-size, capable of taking an adult passenger - and the rear row folds electrically to increase luggage space to an impressive 2300 litres.
The GL can tow up to 3500kg (braked; unbraked limit 750kg), and standard ESP(r) Trailer Stability Assist keeps things on the straight and narrow should the potentially dangerous 'fishtailing' occur.
Lewis concluded: 'This is the second GL I've owned, and it's a privilege to have a job where I get to drive such amazing cars all the time.'The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class range starts from 53,615 and like every Mercedes-Benz passenger car, has a three-year unlimited mileage warranty, and MobiloLife anti-corrosion and breakdown cover for up to 30 years.
That's not really much of a gift when your South Summit athletic director Troy Coil, who has been trying to keep travel costs down as the United States economy continues to struggle and gas prices remain high. A trip to San Juan means lots of driving plus an overnight stay for the large team and it's a problem that won't go away. Thanks to the new high school region realignment that will take place next year, San Juan is now part of their region for football and both North and South Summit will have to make that long trip every other year.
It's particularly frustrating for Coil, who has been vigilant in his efforts to make cost cuts wherever he can. The football team is now crammed into one bus instead of two and the equipment rides in a trailer hooked up to a more fuel-efficient school-owned Suburban.
Coil tries to cut down the use of diesel fuel, i.e. buses, whenever possible.
Any team with nine players or less must take the Suburban to their events. That last rule hit close to home for Coil, who coaches the golf team and carted them all over the place in the sports utility vehicle this fall.
'We got to know each other really well,' he laughed
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