A new version of the Mercedes-Benz GLE is coming to
the United States, reportedly dubbed the GLE 580. While recently at a Mercedes-Benz
dealership in the U.S., Car Buzz was shown an order sheet for the new GLE. On
that sheet was a yet-to-be-seen model dubbed the GLE 580. The automaker hasn’t
even announced such a model, and yet there it was listed on an order sheet for
the SUV. Interesting, to say the least.
It will be powered by a mild-hybrid V8. Why? Well,
the new GLS was unveiled at last month’s New York Auto Show in 580 guise. This
is the first time this badge has been used on a Mercedes-Benz model and the big
SUV is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 joined by a 48-volt EQ Boost
mild hybrid system. This powertrain pumps out a total of 483 hp and 700 Nm of torque.
Unfortunately, the order sheet in question didn’t
provide any powertrain details about the forthcoming GLE 580, but the listing
means it can’t be that far away from being officially announced and hitting the
assembly line.
