Recently, Mercedes-Benz officially announced that the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE was officially launched, and the new car was positioned as a medium and large SUV, with a price range of 69.98-88.03 million yuan. The prices of some models have been adjusted, and the configuration has also changed, in the face of the same level of competitors BMW X5, Audi Q7 and other models, what kind of market changes can this adjustment bring?
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE launched a total of 6 models, GLE 350 4MATIC dynamic type (guidance price 699,800 yuan), GLE 350 4MATIC fashion type (guidance price 735,800 yuan), GLE 350 4MATIC luxury type (guidance price 790,300 yuan), GLE 450 4MATIC dynamic type (guidance price 804,800 yuan), GLE 450 4MATIC fashion type (guidance price 837,400 yuan), GLE 450 4MATIC luxury type (guide price 880,300 yuan).
The price and configuration of the new car have been adjusted to a certain extent, the price of the entry-level model GLE 350 4MATIC dynamic type remains unchanged, the price of GLE 350 4MATIC fashion type is reduced by 0.3 million yuan; the price of GLE 350 4MATIC luxury type is increased by 0.55 million yuan; the price of GLE 450 4MATIC dynamic type is increased by 0.5 million yuan; the price of GLE 450 4MATIC fashion type is increased by 26,000 yuan; GLE 450 4MATIC luxury type is lowered by 0.95 million yuan. Due to price adjustments, there are also certain changes in the configuration, as detailed in the table below.
In terms of appearance, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE continues the family design language, the front face adopts a polygonal large-size grille, the interior of the middle net is embellished with iconic flash diamond elements, and the large LOGO of the Samsung emblem is placed through the center of the chrome trim, which is quite visually impactful. The shape of the LED headlight group on both sides has been optimized, and the lighting mode can be intelligently switched according to different road conditions. The daytime running lights are designed in the shape of a double sickle, and the interior is blackened, and it is well recognized when lit at night.
The front surround is a three-stage design, and the chrome strips on both sides resemble the shape of the wind blade, which is radical and stylish. In addition, a front spoiler is added under the front bumper to embellish the sense of performance.
On the side of the body, the overall visual appearance is square and burly, and the straight lines increase the sense of strength of the body. The through-line waistline and sloping C-pillar make the sides look very slender. The window line is outlined with silver chrome elements, the roof is placed in a chrome-wrapped cutout luggage rack, the lower part is matched with stout wheel eyebrows and side skirts, and the 19/20/21 inch three configurations of wheels are available, combined with bright silver calipers, to meet the sense of refinement and luxury at the same time, adding a sporty atmosphere.
In terms of size, the new car is positioned as a medium and large SUV, with a length, width and height of 4930/1950/1475mm, and a wheelbase of 2995mm.
The rear part of the car, the shape is quite layered, using a large number of horizontal lines to broaden the visual width. The tailgate is equipped with a spoiler design above the tail window, and the tail lights on both sides are designed with a blackened triangle design, and the middle is connected by silver chrome trim strips to form a penetrating effect. The lower part is equipped with a bilateral two-out exhaust layout, and the silver chrome trim will surround the black rear and the exhaust outlet is exquisite and elegant.
In terms of interior, the new car is equipped with a three-frame multi-functional steering wheel, dual 12.3-inch central control screen and LCD instrument to form a dual screen design, combined with 64-color atmosphere lights, which turn red with the increase of air conditioning temperature, or turn blue with temperature decrease, improving the sense of technology and immersion in the cockpit.
The air-conditioned vents on both sides are rectangular and decorated with chrome lines to accentuate youthful fashion. The seats are filled with soft padding that feels enveloping and supportive, improving ride comfort.
In terms of configuration, the new car is equipped with a GPS navigation system, voice recognition control system, navigation road condition information display, road rescue service, Bluetooth/car phone, (CarPlay/CarLife/Android Auto) mobile phone interconnection mapping, Vehicle Networking, OTA upgrade, reversing image, automatic parking, cruise control, L1 level automatic driving, HAC uphill assistance, HDC steep slope slow descent, electric rear tailgate, electric rear tailgate position memory, remote start, keyless start 3. Intelligent remote control key, luggage compartment 12V power interface, exterior mirror automatic adjustment/heating, inner rearview mirror automatic anti-glare, front seat heating, in-car air conditioning/pollen filter, car air purifier, in-car PM2.5 filter device and other configurations.
In terms of safety configuration, the new car is equipped with active braking, tire pressure display, lane keeping assist system, fatigue driving prompt, ABS anti-lock, EBD/CBC brake force distribution, EBA/BA brake assist, TCS/ASR traction control, ESP/DSC body stability system, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, front airbag, front and rear side airbags, side air curtains, ISOFIX child seat interfaces and other functions.
At the same time, with the exception of the entry-level GLE 350 4MATIC dynamic model, which uses an electric sunroof, the rest of the models are equipped with an openable panoramic sunroof and a sporty look kit.
In terms of space, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE has a relatively rich ride space, and after the rear seats are reclined proportionally, the trunk volume can be expanded to 2055 liters, expanding more space and facilitating home use.
In terms of power, the GLE 350 4MATIC series is equipped with a 2.0T in-line 4-cylinder engine with a maximum output of 190 kW (258 hp) and a maximum torque of 370 Nm. The GLE 450 4MATIC series is powered by a 2.5T in-line six-cylinder engine with a maximum output of 270 kW (367 hp) and a maximum torque of 500 Nm. In terms of transmission, the entire series of models is equipped with a 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission and equipped with a 4MATIC four-wheel drive system, while the GLE 350 e 4MATIC model is equipped with a combination of a 2.0T turbocharged engine and an electric motor, with a combined maximum output of 245 kW (333 hp), equipped with a 31.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, and a pure electric range of 103 km (NEDC).
Text/Zhang Bolin