Mercedes unveiled the redesigned GLE last year and
now the company is putting the finishing touches on the upcoming GLE Coupe. Recently spotted in Tuscaloosa,
Alabama by Carscoops reader William, the images show a lightly camouflaged GLE
63 Coupe.
Looking far more aggressive than its predecessor,
the redesigned model adopts a prominent Panamericana grille. It sits in between
sweptback headlights with angular LED accents. Further below, there’s an
evolutionary front bumper with a large air intake that features horizontal ribs
on the outside edges. We can also see a front splitter with recessed accents.
The shape of the crossover remains largely the same,
but the model has been equipped with streamlined bodywork and more aggressive
side skirts. There are also more body color components and these contrast with
the black wheels, mirror caps and window surrounds. The rear end is heavily
camouflaged, but there’s a new tailgate with an integrated spoiler. The model
also sports a larger diffuser and a four-tailpipe exhaust system.
Previous spy photos have shown the cabin will
carryover from the GLE and this means we can expect a 12.3-inch digital
instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch MBUX infotainment system. Drivers will also
find a new steering wheel, higher quality materials and a more modern design.
Under the hood, there will be a twin-turbo 4.0-liter
V8 engine in two states of tune. The base model should produce around 563 hp and 750 Nm of torque. There will also be a more
powerful S variant developing around 603 hp and 850 Nm of torque.
