Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLE Coupe now available in South Africa

The GLE’s lineage started with the M-Class. With it, Mercedes-Benz established the premium SUV phase in 1997. The world success continued with the GLE launched in 2015. The present mannequin sequence adopted in 2018. The Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLE Coupé are produced on the Tuscaloosa Mercedes-Benz plant (USA).

Mercedes-Benz has now up to date the outside, inside, know-how and gear of the mannequin era launched in 2018. The engine vary is now electrified all through. It consists of gentle hybrids with a 48-volt system and Integrated Starter Generator (ISG). Most fashions now have extra energy than the earlier variations.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLE Coupe

Exterior design: new daytime working mild signets

Quite a lot of detailed adjustments to the outside give the GLE SUV and GLE Coupé a distinctly extra trendy look. The new entrance bumper supplies extra visible presence. Two horizontal louvres with chrome inserts run by the radiator grille of the GLE. The grille of the outer air intakes has been given a horizontal chrome end.

The so-called mild flare in the headlamps is attribute of Mercedes-Benz. With the usual LED High-Performance headlamps, two mild factors complement the distinctive daytime working mild signet, whereas with the elective MULTIBEAM LED there are 4 mild factors. The designers have additionally revised the inside of the tail lights: on the GLE, the sunshine signet is fashioned by two horizontal blocks, on the GLE Coupé it’s two bars.

The AMG Line exterior is now customary on the GLE Coupé. Elements of this line embrace the diamond grille with Mercedes-Benz sample in chrome, the AMG entrance apron with chrome trim, AMG aspect sill panels and wheel arch cladding in the car color, in addition to the AMG rear apron with diffuser-look insert.

Fresh additions to the color palette of those two SUVs are sodalite blue metallic and MANUFAKTUR alpine gray stable. The ambient lighting with animated projection of the Mercedes-Benz sample is available as a brand new elective further.

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Interior: Fine particulars from the Mercedes-Maybach GLS and S-Class

New on board the GLE and GLE Coupé is the latest-generation steering wheel with sensor surfaces on the horizontal spokes. With these contact components on the best and left, the motive force can function the motive force and central shows from the steering wheel.

A particular eye-catching characteristic in the inside is the chrome look of the centre and aspect air vents. Previously they have been edged in black, however now the slats are galvanised in actual metallic, as in the Mercedes-Maybach GLS. For the inside colors, the gear mixtures catalana beige/black (GLE SUV) and bahia brown/black (GLE SUV and GLE Coupé) have been added. The black/basic crimson appointments available solely for the coupé and in mixture with AMG Line are significantly sporty.

The trim vary continues to be broadly diversified between basic and progressive. Familiar from the Mercedes-Maybach GLS and now additionally available for the GLE SUV and GLE Coupé is the “MANUFAKTUR piano lacquer black flowing lines” trim. If black appointments are chosen, the seats are available in a nappa leather-based end. With ambient lighting, the identical colors and color palettes may be chosen as in the S-Class. Two USB ports (elective further) delivering 100 W of energy are available in the rear armrest as sensible charging choices.

The premium audio system Burmester® encompass sound system which now additionally options the non-public sound setup in addition to the Dolby Atmos immersive audio expertise. Thirteen audio system, 13 separate amplifier channels and a system output of 590 watts are additional options of the Burmester® encompass sound system.

Newly available as an elective further is ENERGIZING AIR CONTROL. The system displays air high quality utilizing air high quality and wonderful particle sensors. A two-stage filter idea reduces wonderful particles and a big proportion of different pollutant elements. Depending on the measurement worth, the car intelligently switches between recent air and air-recirculation modes.

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Latest era of MBUX: intuitively operated and able to studying

With the second era of the MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) infotainment system, the GLE and GLE Coupé are now additionally updated. The car inside turns into much more digital and clever, as each the {hardware} and software program have made nice strides: quite a few car and consolation features may be managed on the LCD screens in sensible show views. The sizes of the motive force and central shows, every measuring 12.3 inches, have been retained. The central show may be operated instantly and conveniently as a touchscreen. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now available wirelessly.

The driver and central shows provide a holistic, aesthetic expertise. They current data in a structured and clearly outlined method. The look may be individualised with a complete of three show types (basic, sporty, discreet) and 4 modes (navigation, help, service, off-road).

Powertrain: systematic electrification

Thanks to gentle hybrids with 48-volt know-how and the Integrated Starter Generator, the GLE SUV and GLE Coupé are now electrified all through. Most fashions now have extra energy than the earlier variations.

“The original ML, launched in 1997 set the luxury benchmark within the SUV segment. The refreshed Mercedes-Benz GLE once again reaffirms its position within the SUV segment as the luxury leader. The GLE Coupe adds an extra level of emotive styling that is unrivalled on the road. The latest GLE carries the DNA of the iconic G Class with the very latest in technology and refinement”

 Mark Raine co-CEO Mercedes-Benz South Africa

“Sporty yet elegant – the latest GLE offers much in terms of technology that has trickled down from the S Class. The drivetrain features new technical enhancements and the latest addition, the GLE 450 d packs a potent punch while remaining efficient. The GLE Coupe undoubtedly stands out as the dynamic and sporty sibling.”

 Alex Boavida Vice President Sales and Marketing MBSA

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Technical information at a look: Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLE Coupe

Pricing: Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLE Coupe

GLE 300 d 4MATIC
R1,964,600.00

GLE 300 d 4MATIC 7 seater
R1,984,000.00

GLE 450 4MATIC
R2,075,400.00

GLE 450 4MATIC 7 seater
R2,094,800.00

GLE 450 d 4MATIC
RR2,041,500.00

GLE 450 d 4MATIC 7 seater
R2,060,900.00

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Published by Mercedes-Benz South Africa on MotorPress

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