Mercedes has unveiled the GLE Coupe, its answer to the BMW X6.
The eye-catching vehicle is actually a mix between a coupe and a crossover, and features a prominent front fascia with a single bar grille flanked by LED headlights, a dynamic roofline and a distinctive rear end reminiscent of the S-Class Coupe. The car’s interior has sport seats, a sport steering wheel and a new infotainment display, as well as silver shadow accents and aluminum or wood trim. There’s also a Nappa leather sports steering wheel, stainless steel pedals, and carbon fiber trim with piano black accents.
The GLE 450 AMG takes things to a whole new level, with its aggressive AMG body kit and 21-inch lightweight alloy wheels. Other features include an AIRMATIC air suspension, an adaptive damping system, and an automatic lowering function which reduces the ride height at higher speeds, while the nine-speed automatic transmission boasts a Dynamic Select system with five different modes (INDIVIDUAL, COMFORT, SLIPPERY, SPORT and SPORT+).
Different motorization options will be available for the choosing, though Mercedes hasn’t revealed too much about any of them. There will be, for instance, a GLE 350 d 4MATIC with 258 PS (190 kW) and 620 Nm (457 lb-ft) of torque. A more powerful option is the GLE 400 4MATIC with a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 engine churning out 333 PS (245 kW) and 480 Nm (354 lb-ft) of torque. Finally, GLE 450 AMG comes with an even more powerful twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 developing 367 PS (270 kW) and 520 Nm (383 lb-ft) of torque.
[WorldCarFans]
