India, Nov. 9 -- After years of being on the jury panel of the autoX awards (this is my 7th year), I've had my fair share of surprises - both in terms of wins and losses. At times, you're pleasantly surprised by a vehicle's ability, and, sometimes, you're surprisingly disappointed! I think that's because of the comprehensive criteria that we use to test each vehicle. And these criteria allow us not only to test and assess affordable cars but also cars that are superlative, irrespective of their segment and price.

And that brings me to the Mercedes-Benz GLS. There are many things that work perfectly for the GLS. Take its styling, for instance. Sure, Mercedes has a vast range of SUVs in its lineup today, but when it comes to design, the GLS ...