The new Mercedes-Benz GLE is the direct successor of the legendary ML model - the flagship of the luxury segment - with 4-wheel drive. Only this one defined the segment of luxury SUVs back in 1997 and repeatedly set standards in practically all areas. It was the fastest, safest and always extremely innovative. The new GLE generation is faithful to the early tradition. To the point!
Proof that the Germans are an extremely thorough nation is the renovation, which starts with the name itself and brings a new label - GLE. The new marking system is based on the basic models A, B, C, E and S. Off-road vehicles will in future have the first two letters "GL". "G" represents off-road vehicles, the originator of which is quite iconic class G. The letter "L" appears continuously throughout the brand's history and is a linking letter that makes pronunciation easier. Although many of us think it means “Mrslandewagen” - that is, part of the phrase that in German indicates the term off-road vehicle.
Design according to the principle of less is more
The new GLE he is an extremely serious off-roader and with his brother GLE coupe doesn't have much in common. This was also the intention of the designers who wanted to use the model LOOK in fact, to create the antithesis and a car that will appeal to conservative industrialists. It will probably be more suitable for setters LOOK coupe. But, let's get into the details now!
The new mask of the vehicle is more aggressive and has two slats. Daytime running lights are now standard in LED technology. The rear of the vehicle is now completed by decorative exhaust pipes for a sporty look. (grr) Sportiness will now also be ensured by standard 20-inch rims. A new windshield with a thickness of 5 mm and an additional acoustic filter ensures better sound protection for passengers. And we could go on and on, but in the end we conclude that the new GLE is actually better than the old ML. Still more conservative than the other two Germanic super SUVs. Which is good and will find its own circle of buyers. But those who want to have a "big" one will also pay attention to it, because up to 690 liters of luggage can be placed in its back.
The interior is stellar and without kitsch
If some Mercedes in the last range can be criticized for the stellar "kitsch" of the interior design, that is not a bad thing after all. In this regard, the GLE is tailor-made for a gentleman. More serious and without particular emotions - but so very typically excellent that it is difficult to tear yourself away from the seats and leave the steering wheel to someone else.
Glamour, passion and attention to detail set it high - where the price of this excellent carriage begins and ends.
Motorization - unimportant
In this class of car, it doesn't really matter what you choose under the hood. It will always be great! The GLE cube with its respectable weight of 2,150 kilograms will definitely drive you to where you turn the steering wheel and leave room for longitudinal movements with your right leg. Under the hood you will have from 150KW/201 KM to 430KW/576KM. Always with 4-wheel drive - 4MATIC and 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission.
And the prices? The story of emptying your account begins at 58,990 euros and ends for the model GLE 63 AMG WITH NUTS at 166,880 euros. But this is far from the end of the story, as you can choose some additional little thing that will push your super SUV to the magical limit of 200,000 euros. We definitely recommend such a purchase, because in 50 years you will sell this vehicle for three times the amount. Well, you are an industrialist and for you understand v investments. LOOK – that's it! Your next investment.
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