The 2019 Mercedes GLE’s interior has leaked in
images published by mercedes-fans.de. The all-new Mercedes GLE is just months
away from its stage debut. The fourth generation Mercedes GLE has an
entirely new interior design that is a whole lot classier and in line with new
generation models including the Mercedes G-Class.
The 2019 Mercedes GLE’s new steering wheel likely
with touch-operated controls, fully digital instrument cluster merged
integrated with the new central display, seat-shaped seat adjustment controls,
lower centre console and many other elements give the GLE the much-needed
freshness. The dashboard looks a little different because of the uniquely
designed air vents, possibly six of them for the front passengers, however.
Another detail is the leather-clad grab handles on the centre tunnel, a feature
not available even to the all-new Mercedes G-Class.
The MHA RWD platform underpins the all-new Mercedes
GLE. Mercedes-Benz will likely offer it with a wide range of four-cylinder
engines and six-cylinder engines, all likely paired with a 9-speed automatic
transmission. The six-cylinder engines will come with a 48-volt mild-hybrid
system. A plug-in hybrid variant is a given, but unlikely to go on sale at
launch.
A souped-up 2019 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 replete with
the Panamericana grille and a steamy 4.0-litre biturbo V8 is already in the
works. It will come in two models, a base 63 and a more potent 63 S. The
handcrafted AMG engine is expected to come in a tuning state of 571 PS/750 Nm
and 612 PS/850 Nm in these models respectively.
Also, Daimler’s high-performance vehicle
specialist from Affalterbach has one more performance variant to offer this
generation, called Mercedes-AMG GLE 53. This entry-level variant will sport a
3.0-litre inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine delivering 435 PS and 520 Nm
of torque. The next-gen Mercedes GLE could have its public debut at the 2018 LA
Auto Show and go up for orders towards the end of the year.
