Mercedes-Benz GLE Will Get Refreshment, Take A Peek At Changes

JAKARTA - Mercedes-Benz is one of the busiest manufacturers by preparing a number of the newest models for some time to come. In addition to preparing the latest generation CLA and facelift from GLS, the manufacturer nicknamed three-point star is preparing a facelift from GLE.

Launching from Carscoops, Thursday, December 12, the manufacturer is seen testing the refresher on the premium medium SUV. Despite being camouflaged, this car has a number of changes compared to before.

One of the highlights of the facelift GLE is the latest headlights that carries the Mercedes-type three-point star' pattern which was previously adopted in the latest generation E-Class sedan.

In addition to the front, it is reported that the back lights also use a similar approach. Thus, this makes the car easy to recognize as a vehicle line from Mercedes-Benz.

Then, this facelift version of GLE will also get two star-paced DRL lights by side. It is possible that this approach will also be made to other models such as the S-Class facelift by displaying similar quad-stars.

In addition to the update on the light, this Mercedes-Benz GLE facelift will then get the latest grip. Unfortunately, the details of the changes are covered by a cover sticker making it difficult to see clearly.

It is likely that the latest Mercedes-Benz GLE will continue to use the same engine as before, namely 4-cylinder segaris turbo and 6-cylinder segaris coupled plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or millid-hybrid systems.

GLE is currently offered with a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder turbo combined with PHEV technology in the 400e 4 Matic variant, which is capable of exhaling up to 381 ps of power and 650 Nm of torque.

Meanwhile, the AMG variant GLE 53 Hybrid 4 Matic + or one of its highest types has a 3.0 liter 6-cylinder turbo engine accompanied by PHEV which is able to provide a large power of 544 ps and a torque of 750 Nm.

Not only that, the possibility of a facelift GLE will also be present in the AMG 63 S 4 Matic+ high-performance variant for several markets with an iconic 4.0 liter V8 Biturbo engine. Its heart can pump up to 612 ps of power and 850 Nm of torque.