Upcoming Mercedes Benz GLE Class Launch Price and Features

The upcoming Mercedes Benz GLE class is not yet arrived in the market, so the following information is tentative, and yet to be announced, yet we bring out the most appropriate report on the features that would take over this upcoming luxurious beauty. Expected to Launch September to October 2015.Expected Price INR 57 Lakhs-2.60 Cr.

Mercedes-Benz?s mid-size SUV would also experience a significant modification similar its elder cousin, the GL. The major alteration is that this car would now be termed as GLE that is dissimilar to the present running model that is known as the ML-Class. It acquires aesthetic upgrades however the mechanics in the car continue to be the same. The vehicle was hurled out in the international market in Europe.

Let?s get check out the Exterior of the car: The Mercedes Benz GLE largely maintains the shape as the present ML-Class however it does acquire fresh new fenders both at the fore as well as the back. The layout of all the external components now look more edgy, when compared to the previous shape that appeared more squarish, this change definitely gifts a better aerodynamic layout to the new car. The folds on the bonnet are now more outstanding while in some of the models the bumper now obtains a pseudo bulbar aspect just like the GLA. The headlamps are now bigger and bear LED elements in being a regular feature.

Talking of the side skirting, the Mercedes Benz GLE preserves the overall layout of the ML-Class comprising the noteworthy C-pillar that imply on the third row. The rear profile too has been carried over from the ML-Class right down to the significant lower portion that sits amid the bumper and the boot door.

Let?s take a look at Interior: The inside of the GLE appears to carry components from the fresh C-Class as well as the MFA variants. Though, the complete design as well as some of the control pieces has been borrowed from the previous model. We could notice a few upgrades such as the ambient lights, back seat entertainment cluster and the COMAND infotainment system. Inner trims are projected to diverge between leather and alacantera while it would highly depend upon the model.

A glimpse of the Engine and Transmission: While the GLE is internationally obtainable in four engine versions, the India-spec GLE would endure to be out and about carrying a 3.0-L V6 diesel that churns out 258bhp and torque of 619Nm  along with the 2.0-L four-cylinder diesel that pulls out 203bhp/500Nm of torque. The regular variant acquires a seven-speed AT and 4MATIC AWD system. The regular GLE would be chased by the GLE63 AMG that would house the 5.5-L twin-turbo V8 that offers 525bhp/700Nm and is paired to the 7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT gearbox.

Price and rivals of the car: Although as of now, there is no official claim about the rice from the company, we assume a minimum price change from the existing variant. It would compete with the BMW X5 and the Audi Q5 while talking about the Indian market.

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