New Mercedes GLE Coupé: photos and data - Preview

Photos and data of the Mercedes GLE Coupé: a streamlined variant of the second generation of the large Star SUV, similar in design to its predecessor, but completely new (and even more practical)

Mercedes presented a photo и give of the new GLE coupe: streamlined option second generation of large SUV The German language will be officially introduced Frankfurt Motor Show 2019, Scheduled 12 al on September 22.

Star's latest offering is aesthetically very similar to the ancestor, but internally it has completely changed. It was already there SUV coupe more versatile on the market, with the new series it has become even more practical and spacious.

Mercedes GLE Coupé: dimensions

La new Mercedes GLE Coupe it is 4,94 meters long (+ 4 cm compared to the previous one), 2,01 meters wide (+1 cm) and has step longer than 2 centimeters (2,94 meters).

The volume of storage compartments in the passenger compartment has increased (now it reaches 40 liters) and increased trunk – the largest in the Sport Utility / Coupé segment – it is even more spacious: 655 liters, which becomes 1.790 with the rear seats folded down. The compartment also boasts a foldable and removable lid that stays in place thanks to special magnets, a loading surface over two meters long and load threshold 6 cm lower than the first generation (which can drop another 5 cm with AIRMATIC suspensions).

New Mercedes GLE Coupé: design

Il design new Mercedes GLE Coupe resembles an ancestor, but the Star stylists have managed to reduce drag by 9%.

Out - by version AMG line - the grille stands out, extending downwards, adorned with Matrix grille chrome pins, while inside we find a widescreen display with two large 12,3-inch screens and a tall center console with support arms.

New Mercedes GLE Coupé: driving pleasure

La second generation of Mercedes GLE Coupe proposals, among optionalthen Air suspension AIRMATIC and system E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL (which allows you to individually adjust the force of the springs and shock absorbers for each wheel).

Mercedes GLE Coupé: the ADAS

Active Emergency Braking is standard on the new Mercedes GLE Coupe, among optional instead we find an active assistance system for adjusting the distance DISTRONIC with route-dependent speed control, active queuing assistance (which maintains the trajectory and safety distance of up to approx. 60 km / h if lane markings are visible) and active steering assistance with emergency lane function (on the motorway and at speed below 60 km / h, the vehicle is guided by the nearest vehicles and lane markings).

New Mercedes GLE Coupé: infotainment system

On the new Mercedes GLE Coupe there is the last generation infotainment system MBUX and in 2020 he will come Amazon Music.

Mercedes GLE Coupé: in engines

Range engines at the start second generation of Mercedes GLE Coupe consists of three six-cylinder in-line 3.0 units: mild hybrid 435 hp twin-turbo petrol engine (plus another 22 temporary electricity) and two turbodiesels with a capacity of 272 and 330 hp.

The version will appear in the price list later ibrida plug-in, that is, rechargeable via an outlet.

Mercedes GLE Coupe 53 AMG

La Mercedes GLE Coupe 53 AMG houses under the hood engine 3.0 mild hybrid inline six-cylinder gasoline with twin turbocharging (turbo + electric compressor) with a capacity of 435 hp in combination with Automatic transmission 9-speed Speedshift TCT AMG transmission, which allows SUV Star to reach a (self-limiting) top speed of 250 km / h and accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 5,3 seconds.

The technical equipment includes: RIDE CONTROL + AMG air suspension with electronic roll stabilization AMG ACTIVE DRIVE CONTROL and continuous adjustment of shock absorbers, DYNAMIC AMG SELECTION with seven driving programs (Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport +, Individual, Trail and Sand) and a high-performance braking system.

Among the aesthetic changes, we note a special radiator grille with 15 vertical fins, pronounced power domes, a star in a double ring, sports air intake grilles with two silver chrome side plates and black fins, a silver chrome front splitter. , AMG side skirts and body-colored rear spoiler lip, i alloy wheels 20 inches (optionally up to 22 inches) and an AMG exhaust system with two twin round tailpipes in high-gloss chrome.

Plastic bag Night AMG (optional) for those looking for maximum individuality: athermal dark glass and black trim for the front splitter and trim in the front apron, in the diffuser and outside air intake grilles, in the housings outside the rearview mirrors, in the window frames and tailpipe trims ...

В interior contrasting red stitching on the upholstery and red seat belts, i AMG seats upholstered in Artico eco-leather / Dinamica microfiber, AMG steering wheel XNUMX-spoke sports pedals in polished stainless steel with non-slip rubber pads and AMG lettering on the sills and floor mats.