Mercedes-Benz GLE was officially launched in its latest form factor in the Indian car market on Thursday. The GLE SUV has been priced from ₹96.4 lakh, going up to ₹1.15 crore (ex-showroom) and now sports a number of cosmetic updates on the outside and an updated feature list in the cabin. The company also launched C43 AMG 4Matic on the sidelines of the GLE launch, priced at ₹98 lakh (ex-showroom).
Mercedes GLE is a significant model for the German brand in India and sits between the GLC and the GLS in the SUV product lineup for the company here. While the GLC was updated earlier this year, the GLE will now also look to gain increased traction. Much like almost every other SUV from Mercedes here, the GLE continues to be offered with both petrol and diesel engine options, and comes with a 48V mild-hybrid system.
| Mercedes-Benz GLE facelift powertrains | |||
| Variant | Engine | Power | Torque |
| GLE 300d | 1993 cc, 4 CyL | 198 kW + 15* | 550 Nm + 200* |
| GLE 450 | 2999 cc, 6 CyL | 280 kW + 15* | 500 Nm + 200* |
| GLE 450d | 2989 cc, 6 CyL | 270 kW + 15* | 750 Nm + 200* |
| *Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) boost | |||
The updates on the exterior profile of the latest Mercedes GLE are not radical but significant nonetheless. It now sports a reworked front bumper, single-slat grille and reworked LED head lights. The rear bumper too has been updated slightly while the tail lights have been updated too.
| Mercedes-Benz GLE facelift colour options |
| Polar White |
| High tech Silver |
| Selenite Grey |
| Obsidian Black |
| Blue |
The cabin layout and space remains same on the updated GLE but there are some bits that have been updated to give the GLE a slightly newer feel for passengers inside. Among these is a new steering wheel and chrome-finished AC vents. The MBUX system on the infotainment screen has been updated. The feature highlights include four-zone climate control, support for wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and a long lineup of safety-related additions.
Mercedes GLE renews its rivalry against the likes of BMW X5, Audi Q7 and Volvo XC90 in the Indian car market.
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