LARTE Design Presents the GLS Black Crystal
LARTE Design has upped the ante on the Mercedes-Benz GLS and have crafted what they call the GLS Black Crystal. With a name including “crystal,” you can expect for this modified SUV to be both sharp and stunning. The aftermarket car has implemented just about 50 new parts to the GLS to create the SUV, using materials like basalt and carbon fiber.
Up front on the GLS Black Crystal are a slew of new features, including carbon fiber inserts and a new front splitter. On each side of this bumper are symbols that signify the tuning package – the Black Crystal Swarovski. Carbon fiber decorates the grille, which also features LARTE’s logo. Along the sides are expanded wheel arches, complete with carbon inserts, which give the SUV a more aggressive appearance. What’s more, LARTE is able to paint the carbon elements in any color to match the design of each client’s car.
In the rear is a bumper that includes carbon inserts and a very special diffuser. This diffuser is quite special because it provides both form and function, allowing drivers to utilize the tow bar while it’s installed. The cherry on top in the back would have to be the dual exhaust tips made of carbon fiber.
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