Many people have a "million luxury car dream", and when you really want to buy a car with a million budget, you will find that it is not as easy as you think. It's not that there's not enough money, it's that the car you can choose from may not be as free as you think. For a million-dollar luxury car, the function and parameters are basically meaningless, because everyone is very convergent. Brand, luxury, and personality are what make this car different, unless you want to buy a "tool car", such as the Guardian 90.
At this time, you may need a car with a row of noodles and not ostentatious, recognized as luxurious but slightly personality, powerful enough and without losing the sense of technology... So let's take a look at the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe.
Speaking of Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe, in fact, its history is not complicated, and it can also be said that it has grown upstart in recent years with the changes in consumer trends. Its first generation debuted at the 2015 North American Auto Show and was launched in China in September of that year. The model currently on sale is the second-generation model, which went on sale in September last year. The biggest change to the newly launched second-generation GLE Coupe is the first time it is equipped with a 2.5T in-line six-cylinder engine, and the power parameters are exactly the same as those of the old 3.0T. This is also the model we experienced this time.
If Mercedes-Benz GLE is a gentleman in a suit, BMW X6 is a sportswear master, then Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe is the sporty gentleman in between, especially the muscular curved surface, sneaky tail, so that the GLE Coupe's aura instantly increases the elegant atmosphere.
Coming to the front of the car, the Mercedes-Benz Galaxy grille is full of gas, LED headlights are also the latest design language of Mercedes-Benz, and the through-type grille makes the elegant temperament more domineering. However, the overall rounded lines make this domineering appearance threatening and not angry. In terms of interior design, it is still the familiar taste of Mercedes-Benz, with a hugging cockpit, a 12.3-inch dual screen, and a three-frame steering wheel that integrates a variety of functional buttons, and the luxury and technology of the interior of the vehicle are vividly displayed.
In fact, when it comes to luxury, the style of Mercedes-Benz interior is completely different from BMW, Audi and so on. For example, BMW is a bit of a science and engineering man's car, Audi is a technology control, Mercedes-Benz is a good hand in the use of materials, atmosphere creation, this skill is reflected in the ubiquitous visual and tactile sense, such as the two arch bridge grippers in front of the handrail box, not only increase the safety of the fierce driving style, but also let you easily drive the hand to hold, open a new driving posture.
Typical pocket gear design, with a gentle flick, the vehicle will set off lightly. The Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe 450 is equipped with a 2.5T in-line six-cylinder engine + 48V light hybrid system, with a maximum power of 367PS and a peak torque of 500N·m. When starting, the 48V motor can output up to 250N·m of torque and 22PS of power, making it easy for this big guy to speed up without effort. The electronic supercharger also improves the turbine hysteresis at previous low speeds, and the power connection process during the acceleration phase has good power sustainability.
In fact, for cars of this level, worrying about basic driving functions is superfluous. Especially in city driving, you just have to enjoy it. Even after some bumpy pavement, ditches and bumps, you don't have to worry, the front double wishbones + rear multi-link independent suspension, with a specially tuned air suspension, can filter most of the vibration brought by the road surface, and even when you pass the uneven pavement, you are especially looking forward to the heavy feeling of the seat, which is a kind of confidence and enjoyment.
Of course, if you're a guy who likes to drive intensely, or likes the hard-hitting sense of vehicle feedback, you may feel that it's a little tough enough. At this point, the Enhanced Motion mode may be right for you.
Full-speed adaptive cruise, lane departure warning, lane keeping, road traffic sign recognition, so that Mercedes-Benz, an old driver, also has the ability of L2 level intelligent driving, and this function is easy to open and use. I used this function to drive about 20 kilometers on the fifth ring road in Beijing, and its stability and fluency are very high, if you don't deliberately rush to time, you can completely get rid of your hands and drive along the lane line. I have to sigh that for the auxiliary driving function that many new forces are showing off, it is only a function here in Mercedes-Benz, and whether it is listed as a luxury configuration must be marked with a question mark. If you add the HUD head-up display, your driving will be easier.
For a Coupe model, I don't want to talk about the rear space, the trunk space, because as long as the beauty is enough.
The ancient saying has words, things are done slowly, words are said slowly, and emotions are slowly handled. Back to the opening question, the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe is such a powerful car that can play, but will be elegantly presented.