Auto Nation Group (ANG), importer and distributor of Mercedes-Benz in the country, launched the new GLE during an exclusive media luncheon held at its EDSA Greenhills showroom on August 7, 2019.
The fourth-generation model of the premium SUV comes with a suite of intuitive safety systems for both driver and passengers, the most advanced technology including its voice-activated MBUX infotainment system, and a spacious and comfortable interior that fits 7 passengers.
"The GLE exhibits iconic Mercedes-Benz design while remaining true to its character as an off-roader," says Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer at Daimler AG. "With its design idiom, it perfectly embodies our design philosophy of sensual purity, thus representing modern luxury. The interior derives its fascination from the contrast between the luxurious and elegant design and the digital high-tech of our MBUX system.”
The new GLE has a wealth of innovations. The active suspension system E-Active Body Control is a world first, while the driving assistance systems take another step forward with Active Stop-and-Go Assist1. Inside, both driver and passengers will find the new GLE even more spacious and comfortable, while the cockpit features a wide digital screen enhanced with a full-colour head-up display for a more convenient experience with the MBUX infotainment system. The exterior design of the new GLE not only exudes presence and power, but also sets a new standard for aerodynamics in the SUV segment. The new 4MATIC engine ensures great agility on the road and superior performance off the beaten track.
The new GLE comes in the 300d 4MATIC variant and is now available at all Mercedes-Benz dealerships nationwide at a price point of Php 5.690 Million.
Best in Class Features of the New Mercedes-Benz GLE
· Powerful yet Luxurious Exterior Design. The GLE, the SUV that revolutionized the premium SUV segment, showcases a muscular and athletic profile yet follows a harmonious and intelligent design. It is an instant head-turner with its redesigned body capped by 21-inch light alloy wheels, underlining its strong SUV character with chrome accents around the windows, reminiscing the premium sedans of the Mercedes-Benz line-up. The GLE’s new Multibeam LED with ULTRA RANGE beams ensures driving visibility on every road terrain. The rear lights are also divided into two sections, which not only give an impression of width but also create an unmistakable night design with illuminated blocks typical of Mercedes-Benz SUVs, in this case with backlit edge lighting. The rear is strikingly rounded off with the chrome-plated underguard.
· Redefining Interior Design and Space. From the exterior to the interior, the new GLE continues the luxurious, elegant ambience of a Mercedes-Benz luxury saloon and the robust, progressive features of an SUV. Its redesigned cockpit is highlighted by its sporty, stylish cockpit embedded in a striking dashboard design capped by 64-colored premium ambient lighting to set the driving and riding mood. The new GLE also has a considerably longer wheelbase than its predecessor, creating significantly more space, especially for passengers in the rear. It offers more space in the rear’s legroom and headroom and comes with third-row seats -- a first in the Mercedes-Benz SUV line-up. Rear seats can be electronically adjusted and folded to accommodate longer items and luggage. For easier storage of luggage, the GLE sports a power liftgate which can be opened with a kicking motion underneath the liftgate.
· A Cocoon of Safety. Mercedes-Benz has always been at the forefront of safety innovations in the automobile industry, including the newest member of its SUV family. The new GLE is loaded with handful of safety features such as Blind Spot Assist, Active Brake Assist, and equipped with an advance 360-degree camera to provide support to the driver. The new GLE is also powered by the latest-generation of Intelligent Driving Systems, which are a host of risk-mitigating safety features.
· The Intelligent MBUX. From its debut in the A-Class, the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) now makes it presence felt in the SUV line-up. The new GLE sports the latest generation of the MBUX with two (2) 12.3” touchscreens arranged side-by-side for an impressive wide-screen look – a highlight of the comprehensive touch control concept that combines the functionalities of the touchscreen, a central console touchpad, and touch-control buttons on the steering wheel for less driver distraction and stress. At the heart of the MBUX system is a highly intelligent virtual assistant activated by pressing a button in the steering wheel or by simply saying, “Hey Mercedes” from anywhere in the cabin. It caters to voice commands to attend to infotainment functions such as destination input, phone call, music selection, climate control, and ambient lighting. MBUX comes with a natural speech recognition program that helps it to recognize and understand nearly all sentences from the fields of multimedia and vehicle operation. The infotainment system also offers seamless Apple Carplay smartphone integration for a more hands-free driving experience.
· Impressive Powertrain. The new GLE is powered by an in-line 4 Turbo Diesel engine with 9G TRONIC 9-speed Automatic transmission, producing an output and torque of 245 hp and 500Nm, respectively. Like its predecessor, the new GLE offers 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive making driving to the most difficult terrain nothing but a breeze. A first in Mercedes-Benz in the Philippines, the new GLE is equipped with EQ Boost, a mild hybrid feature wherein energy recovered from braking and systematic engine shut offs delivers a boost of energy when needed or when eliminating turbo lag.
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