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With all-new luxury sport-utility vehicles on offer from the likes of Audi, BMW, Land Rover and Lexus, Mercedes-Benz made the smart move to spruce up the M-Class. Now called the GLE-Class, this luxury SUV is going to be better equipped to handle the competition.

In addition to the SUV's refresh though, Mercedes-Benz also added the GLE Coupe to the company's product portfolio.

Although it's easy to see where the three-pointed star got its design inspiration — cough, BMW X6, cough — it appears the GLE Coupe does *work* on its own from a design perspective. If you've been holding tight waiting for the GLE's pricing information, well, we've highlighted it below in this separate story so it didn't get lost in the much larger thread.

Unfortunately, pricing details on the GLE Coupe remain to be seen, but we're sure Mercedes will unveil that just before it hits dealers in early August.


An excerpt from Mercedes-Benz's press release follows:


GLE

GLE300d-4M (NEW)

early August

$52,500

GLE550e-4M (Plug-In-Hybrid) (NEW)

early September – ZEV States only

TBA

GLE350-4M (NEW)

early August

$53,600

GLE350 (NEW)

early August

$51,100

GLE400-4M (NEW)

early August

$64,600

GLE63 AMG (NEW)

early August

$99,950

GLE63 S AMG (NEW)

early August

$107,100

 

GLE Coupe

GLE450-4M (NEW)

early August

TBA

GLE63 S AMG (NEW)

early August

TBA

 

GLE
This year Mercedes-Benz introduces a simplified nomenclature strategy to further differentiate the growing SUV portfolio and make it easier for customers to understand how the models are related in our product range. The ML-Class officially becomes the GLE SUV. This thoroughly revised SUV becomes even more appealing with newly designed headlamps, front fenders, front and rear bumpers, full LED tail lamps as well as a redesigned cockpit. This new design includes increased standard equipment while  maintaining the high level of quality and safety systems expected in this premium SUV.

GLE300d, GLE350, GLE350 4MATIC, GLE400 4MATIC, GLE550e 4MATIC, GLE63, GLE63 S

  • High levels of active and passive safety systems including: Collision Prevention Assist Plus, PRE-SAFE PLUS with rear-end collision prevention, and Crosswind Stabilization
  • New interior color and trim options
  • Introduction of designo Cardinal Red metallic
  • New Wheel designs offering 18"-21"options
  • New headunit generation with larger display
  • Introduction of the high-performance Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC

GLE Coupe
The all-new GLE Coupe blends the heritage of classic coupes with the ruggedness of SUVs, merging a sporty and dynamic driving experience with an emotional, eye-catching design.

GLE450 AMG Sport Coupe

  • Introduces the first of the all-new AMG Sport models
    • 3.0-Liter biturbo V-6 producing 362 hp & 384 lb-ft of torque
  • Sporty and aggressive stance
  • Standard Equipment:
    • 21" wheels with optional 22" wheels
    • Standard AIRMATIC Suspension
    • 9-speed transmission
    • AMG Performance 4MATIC
    • New headunit generation with larger display
    • LED Intelligent Light System
    • Rearview Camera



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