German tuner Hofele seems to have a thing
for giving regular Mercedes-Benz models a Maybach-like treatment. As you
probably know, only the S-Class sedan, S-Class Cabriolet and GLS are available
from the factory in the opulent Mercedes-Maybach trim. For a short while, the
automaker also offered the Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet as a limited-run
model.
That said, some owners of less glamorous
Mercedes models would like to get something similar to a Maybach treatment
applied to their cars and that’s where Hofele comes in. The latest Mercedes to
get the pseudo-Maybach makeover is the GLE Coupe, which has been kitted out
with bespoke and individual style enhancements. Chief among those is the
two-tone exterior paint finish consisting of metallic Grey over Black – or
Black over metallic Grey if you prefer.
Hofele also applied its bold
Panamericana-like grille on the SUV coupe as well as redesigned chrome
detailing around the bumper air intakes. Going by the official name of HGLE Coupe
by Hofele, the customized SUV is available with a choice Signature alloy wheels
ranging in size from 22 to 24 inches. The tuner also redesigned the rear bumper
in sportier fashion and give it quad exhausts and a massive diffuser as well.
For the interior, Hofele offers customers
an “an almost limitless choice of colors, stitching and perforation designs”.
The aftermarket specialist can upgrade the interior of a stock GLE 400d Coupe
to sporty partial leather/Alcantara inserts in the style of the AMG models or
go for a complete redesign.
Tailored to the customer’s preferences,
the Bespoke Ultimate series of interior enhancements offers the highest quality
materials “used to trim every visible and touchable surface”, as well as unique
perforation and stitching designs for the leather surfaces.
