GLE [Official] Mercedes-Benz GLE (W167)

[klier]

That means the larger platforms (and to be accurate the GLE and GLS are on MHA platform) will live on in heavily updated form for quite some time to come.

Makes sense. The development of truly new ICE machines has completely stalled across all major brands.

 

[Rolf]

Thank you @AbsoluteUnit for the explanation of all the platforms from MB and BMW for their EV and ICE. It has been confusing me so much which ones will belong to which model range etc.

 

[Merc1]

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[hannaz]

New grille treatment reminds the new E-Class.. what’s your opinion?

 

[Merc1]

I hope they truly make changes that will keep this model popular. It’s going to be old and trying to compete against much newer competitors.

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[AbsoluteUnit]

I hope they truly make changes that will keep this model popular. It’s going to be old and trying to compete against much newer competitors.

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The changes here make it look like it'll continue to be a rather handsome mid-size (lol) SUV.
Interior needs to be good.

 

[Rolf]

The GLE has stood the test of time very well with its design. Despite been 7 years old now, it still looks extremely handsome and, in my opinion, doesn't need an exterior facelift. But in order to be on the market for another 3 years so would take it to 10 years old it's understandable that Mercedes will want to change its appearance to bring it in line with current models. The grill I think will have a combo of E-class and CLA ICE design elements but the grill is also taller so it fits in with the new GLC EV grill.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

The exterior has aged extremely well, as has most of the last 2 generations of Mercedes ICE offerings. Perhaps the current generation of cars are even more timeleless than the preceding. I think Mercedes will manage to keep the exterior fresh enough. A mercedes doesn't need to be trendy. It just needs to look classy and expensive.

I'm most concerned about the interior. I don't believe just a new dash is sufficient for a full 3 year run. New door cards and transmission tunnels should have also been invested in. Unless they step up the game massively in terms of finishes and trim availabilities.

It looks like BMW has already done more with the dashboard of the X5, X7 and XM.

 

[Swissbob]

The door pockets without canvas are a real problem, they feel to cheap.