Mercedes-Benz has extensively refreshed the GLE SUV and GLE Coupé with a near-complete interior redesign, upgraded exterior styling and new powertrains, including a Mercedes‑AMG GLE 53 plug‑in hybrid producing 577bhp.
The cabin now features a standard dashboard-wide Superscreen (14.4in plus two 12.3in displays), an 18in augmented-reality head-up display, a steering wheel from the electric GLC and new seats; seven-seat GLEs get an electrically sliding second-row bench.
The Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 uses an updated M256 Evo 3.0-litre straight-six, which makes 443bhp in petrol form and, paired with a 181bhp rear motor, delivers 577bhp and 553lb ft in PHEV trim with a 31.2kWh battery and about 58 miles electric range, hitting 0–62mph in 4.5 seconds; all models have automatic gearboxes and four-wheel drive.
In the UK the GLE drops four-cylinder engines, the range starting with the six-cylinder 350d (282bhp) while 450 variants use a detuned six; exterior changes include larger integrated grilles, illuminated AMG Line options and the Mercedes logo enclosed in the rear light bar.
Read the full article at autocar.co.uk.
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