Spy Photographers Catch New Mercedes GLE Nearly Undisguised
Just last week, the all-new BMW X5 debuted and now the attention turns to the next-gen Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Spy photographers have caught up with a Mercedes GLE prototype sitting in a parking lot with very little camouflage. The headlights and tail lights remain concealed, but the rest of the body is nearly undisguised.
Overall, styling of the new GLE doesn’t change significantly compared to the current model, and continues to look like a bigger version of the GLC. It also rides on the German automaker’s MRA rear-wheel-drive platform, which also underpins the GLC, C-Class, E-Class, and more.
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Inside the cabin, you can expect to see the company’s MBUX dual display, along with changeable ambient lighting and turbine air vents. Powerplants being used should be from Mercedes-Benz’s new family of inline-six engines, with the possibility of a 48V mild-hybrid system being used.
Look for more details on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE as it should be making its debut soon, since it’s scheduled to go on sale before the end of the year.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Looks more angular than the GLC, especially at the rear where it gains some "Audi angulation".