mercedes-benz GLE coupé combines sport dynamics with SUV robustness

mercedes-benz GLE coupé combines sport dynamics with SUV robustness
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the mercedes-benz ‘GLE coupé’ combines a flamboyant nature with the striking robustness of a SUV to create a convincing and dynamic on-road/off-road vehicle. its raised seating position and all-round view is reminiscent of a 4×4 but interlocks well with the styling features such as the flowing side contour, elongated and low greenhouse, radiator grille with a central chrome louvre, and rear end design, that are typical to the company’s sports models. the automobile demonstrates the bridge between intelligence and emotion, and the blend of tradition and modernity to combine sportiness and modern luxury.

the striking radiator grille is a styling feature typical of sporty mercedes-benz models

‘our GLE coupé combines typical coupé attributes, such as sportiness, dynamism and agility, with the confident presence, versatility and robustness of an SUV’, says prof. dr thomas weber, board member responsible for group research and mercedes-benz cars development.

its raised seating position and an all-round view offers the feel of a SUV

‘for mercedes-benz, the GLE coupé is the trailblazer for a versatile vehicle class. it will enable us to win new customers for our brand’, says ola kallenius, member of the divisional board of mercedes-benz cars responsible for marketing & sales.

the mercedes-benz ‘GLE coupé’ which is available as a diesel or petrol V6 biturbo engined model, has the performance to match its external look by offering an output range between 258 and 367 hp. the car has the DYNAMIC SELECT handling control, the sports direct-steer and the driver assistance systems which are all standard with the company’s products, in order to aid the driver when controlling all this force. likewise, the 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic transmission and 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive are also offered with the models.

‘the GLE 450 AMG Coupé is our first sports model, and further highly emotional and performance-oriented models will follow in the near future. the new product line from mercedes-AMG has allowed us to make true sports car technology and the fascination of motorsports more accessible’, says tobias moers, chairman of the board of management of mercedes-AMG GmbH, when describing the AMG version. ‘every vehicle from affalterbach honors the brand promise of driving performance.’

the large interior for a coupé provides space for up to five people