The 2019 Mercedes GLE’s global testing of its
standard variants is reaching an end, ahead of its official release this year.
Using the latest details revealed by spy media, IAB’s automotive illustration
specialist Shoeb R Kalania has depicted the next-gen Mercedes GLE in a
rendering.
More horizontally-positioned headlamps, an oddly
curvaceous greenhouse, squarish wheel arches and sleek-new tail lamps will form
the principal design elements of the Mercedes GLE’s exterior as it departs to
the fourth generation.
The executive SUV's interior should have more
extensive changes, with a completely redesigned dashboard, centre console,
instrument cluster, door panels and probably every fundamental element. The new
generation model will likely feature the dual-display setup for the instrument
cluster and infotainment system, touch-sensitive buttons, Energizing comfort
control and semi-autonomous driving technologies among other goodies from the
latest Mercedes-Benz models.
The fourth-gen Mercedes GLE (formerly Mercedes
ML-Class) will ride on the MHA rear-wheel-drive platform. Mercedes-Benz should
offer it with a wide range of new four- and six-cylinder engines. The six-cylinder engines will
come with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. The ‘EQ Boost’ starter-alternator that
combines a starter motor and alternator in an electric motor generates power
for this system. It lies between the engine and transmission. Mercedes-Benz has
said that it will offer at least one EQ Boost variant in every model series.
A plug-in hybrid option variant is likely, while a
range-topping AMG 63 variant is a given in the final installment of variants.
The next-gen Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 will sport a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8. Reports say that the next-gen
Mercedes GLE will celebrate its world premiere at the 2018 Paris Motor Show in
October.
