Mercedes unveils the GLE Coupé

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has unveiled a new model to join its current range, the GLE Coupé. To develop this model the german brand used a combination of two vehicle classes, the sporty nature of the coupé and the robustness of an SUV.

Design

The model was designed with a focus on the essential features of two entirely different automobile genres. With muscular wings, large wheel arches, tyres of up to 55.9 cm (22 inches) and also the high belt line and the generous ground clearance, this model takes the perception of a large, four-door coupé to the next level. The upright sports grille with single louvre, framed by three-dimensionally designed all-LED headlamps, is the major feature of the front end.

The coupé-like nature is also emphasised by the design of the rear end with its obvious elements of the design line first presented with the S-Class Coupé. The styling characteristics of this include the slim band of rear lights with their three-dimensional look, the wide chrome insert fitted above and the registration plate now incorporated into the rear bumper. Another feature that has for generations distinguished the large coupé models from Mercedes-Benz is the typical shape of the rear window which is rounded off at the top. A discreet SUV reference is made by the chrome-plated underride guard in the front and rear, here with the integrated twin tailpipe trim elements of the exhaust system.

Engines

The GLE Coupé will be available as a diesel or petrol model with an output range of between 258 hp and 367 hp and the top-of-the-range model will be the GLE 450 AMG.

The GLE 350 d 4MATIC diesel model develops 258 hp and offers maximum torque of 620 Nm from 1600 rpm. The GLE 400 4MATIC petrol model is fitted with the new direct-injection V6 biturbo engine rated at 333 hp and 480 Nm from 1400 rpm.

The model will be eqquiped with the new 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic transmission.

Equipment

The DYNAMIC SELECT dynamic handling control system, the EASY-PACK tailgate with power  opening and closing, and the reversing camera with dynamic guide lines in the display are standard features. Additional active handling safety is provided by ESP® Curve Dynamic Assist and Crosswind Assist, as well as COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS. The GLS Coupé is also equipped as standard with the brake system BAS Plus, optionally available with Cross-Traffic Assist.

Mercedes-Benz is yet to confirm selling prices for the GLE Coupé.