[LittleJoe]

I owned a 13 GL 550, a 14 GL 550, and a 17 GLS 550 so I have some real world knowledge of how those models compare to our 19 X7 50i. Both are competent SUV's with lots of room and plenty of power. Where the X7 excels (IMO) is handling and braking. Both of these areas gave me some pause with the GL/GLS. The shop even replaced the rotors on the 14 GL after I complained of to much vibration when braking. It was a common issue for many GL owners. And I always felt the GL/GLS didn't track straight on the highway. All three tended to drift to the right at highway speeds. I even made the shop realign two of them but the drifting, though slight, was still there.

Our X7 on the hand has excellent braking and tracks perfectly straight. As for tech, the X7 being newer is a giant step forward. The 2020 GLS 580 will be loaded with tech and should start showing up on dealer lots in the coming months so I plan to take one out for a test drive to see how it stacks up to out X7.

If you came from a GL or GLS to the X7 please post your take on both vehicles.