What To Expect From The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE

by Harish Kumar | 02/02/2019
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The best-selling Mercedes SUV is being under work for the updated generation and heading towards our market in 2019.

With 20 years of leading the way in every arena of driving, the Mercedes-Benz GLE is still retaining its long-lasting impression into the automobile enthusiast fraternity. The fourth-gen Mercedes-Benz GLE is on cards to be launched in India sometime in 2019. What does a successful car become more successful? Here’s all you can expect from the upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLE in 2019.

Love right at the first glance

Design is the key contributor to the success of the Mercedes SUV so it’s not surprising that the German experts and engineers pay great attention to create the fascinating design story for the all-new vehicle.

Mercedes-Benz GLE, front look

Mercedes-Benz India is expected to make another success in the Indian market with the new GLE

No one can ever say that the GLE misses most of that design attractiveness and styling confidence of a luxury four-wheeler anymore because all will be seen in the upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV. The carmaker will make the GLE’s sculpted profile with the distinctive LED Daytime Running Lights along with the twin-torch designed LED tail lamps. The best-in-class diamond finish grille with masculine elements in the hood and haunches create a good-looking seductive sports utility vehicle.

Mercedes-Benz GLE, Rear Angular Look

The upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLE will write a new story in its own profile

The sense of sportiness is transparent of the GLE in its solid stance. The large pointed star on the front with the supersized 21-inch alloy wheels delivers the athleticism spirit while the slimmer lights make the SUV’s feeling of elegance

Versatility and innovation are indispensable

Any luxury car manufacturers all pay largely concern on how to create the most versatile and innovative cars for customers. The Mercedes-Benz GLE succeeds in that case with the MBUX infotainment system comprising of the twin 12.3-inch screens that consist of infotainment cluster and touchscreen. Further techs are equipped with the car like 4 distinct styles of the configurable layout (Modern Classic, Discreet, Sport and Progressive). The voice commands will continue to be the same that can be activated by saying “Hey Mercedes”.

Mercedes-Benz GLE, Front Angular Look

For car lovers, the car's top-notch versatility and convenience will give an incredible experience

The industry-leading safety technologies have been added to boost the innovation of the GLE, benefits customers with the top-notch quality on every place they go to. The Active Brake Assist and Distance Assist, Distronic Cruise Control as well as the Active Steering Assist with the Harman and Kardon surround sound are packed with the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLE for stress-less smooth driving performance. The SUV will be also available with:

  • Blind Spot Monitoring

  • Trailer Manoeuvring Assist

  • Cross Traffic Alert

  • Pedestrian Warning with City Collision Mitigation

  • Rear Collision Warning

It is highly expected that its cabin will be further enhanced by the advanced message options for passengers like the hot and cold treatment for the front seats, the electric up-down functions in the 2nd-row seating or 4 AC vents with a slightly retro flavour. The high-quality materials are fully used while the third-row seating option will appear for the very first time in the facelifted Mercedes-Benz GLE promised to attract a new range of customers who desire for a perfectly convenient family vehicle.

Mercedes-Benz GLE, Interior Look

The car is promised to surprise customers with its advancement

Coming as a beast on the tarmac

For anyone who wishes to control a 'beast', the Mercedes-Benz GLE will be an ideal one. The SUV is expected to hit the Indian roads with a fresh new 3.0-litre inline 6-cylinder engine delivering 360 bhp of peak power and 500 Nm of max torque.

Mercedes-Benz GLE, White Colour, Front Left Side

The upcoming SUV is expected to fasten driver's heartbeat with its class-leading performance

Like an agile athlete, the 2019 GLE offers an “EQ boost” which is the mild-hybrid system housing a lithium-ion battery pack giving 21hp and 250 Nm of torque. All the powertrain sends its power output to the four wheels via the commendable Mercedes’s 9-step automatic transmission and the 4MATIC AWD system. In normal driving conditions, the 4MATIC system will divide the torque into a two 50:50 ratio and brake the individual wheels in case of losing the traction. In off-roading conditions, the GLE will utilize 100% transfer case of the power to the axle for the best driving experience and cope with the toughest situations.

The endless space

Mercedes-Benz GLE, inside-outside look

Mercedes-Benz confirmed to bring in more spacious SUV into our country

The wheelbase will be extended by 80 mm leading to the substantial improvement of the interior. The legroom is enlarged by 69 mm whilst the headroom is said to be improved by 33 mm. The unique point of the GLE’s cabin is the 6-way, electrically adjustable second-row seats which enable the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLE to offer the luggage capacity of 825 litres, expanding to 2,055 litres when the rear seats are folded down.

Mercedes-Benz GLE, Rear Interior

The car is likely to reach the Indian shores by mid-2019

Competition and Verdict

The next generation of Mercedes-Benz GLE is expected to hit the Indian dealers followed by the AMG GLE 63 and GLE Coupe. It will come to compete against the other rivals of its segments like the 2019 BMW X7, BMW X5, the Audi Q3 and Audi Q8. Has been unveiled at 2018 Paris Motor Show, the Mercedes-Benz GLE proved to be a robust competitor in the international and domestic market. The estimated starting price of the Mercedes-Benz GLE is slated to the position under its fierce rivals-Audi Q8 and BMW X7. With its advantages of cutting-edge technologies and powerful performance along with the competitive price, the Mercedes-Benz GLE is likely to suit the Indian customers’ liking and win nail-bitingly in the competition. The official launch date of the next-gen SUV is still under the wraps but we can expect it to come by mid-2019.

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