I don't know if you have found such an interesting little phenomenon. Look closely, most of the people driving GLE SUVs on the road are boys; on the contrary, most of the people driving GLE SUV on the road are girls. Although there seems to be no problem, behind it are different consumer groups corresponding to the same platform or even the same car. Coincidentally, we tried it too.
Look at it starting from the tail
If you only stare at the front face of the GLE coupe, it may be difficult to say for a while how it will be different from the GLE SUV, and even in the eyes of many passers-by, this is an ordinary GLE SUV. So to watch the GLE coupe, start at the tail. Although the author is not interested in this type of coupe SUV, I have to say that this design is still coordinated and durable.
The GLE coupe we actually test-drove was a full-length top-of-the-line model and was fitted with the original "blackening kit". Like the rearview mirrors, doors and windows have been blackened, with the overall back shape, the actual visual effect is more sporty and impactful than the GLE SUV. In addition, the AMG 20-inch wheels also have a high visual ratio in the side state.
It is worth mentioning that throughout the filming process, we will find that the GLE coupe is more coordinated than the GLE SUV, which will be more coordinated in the city and some petty bourgeois scenes, is this one of the reasons why the user group is more girls? unknown. But the design of the taillight group is indeed worth mentioning, and the more recognizable and more flavorful of the Mercedes-Benz family Coupe model is inside.
The luxurious atmosphere also has to be Mercedes-Benz
As a rule, we move into the interior section. In fact, the GLE coupe's cabin is almost the same as the GLE SUV in terms of design alone, but it takes some thought to look closely. Like the decorative panel that runs through the entire central control, it uses a carbon fiber-like material, which will visually give people a more athletic and performance effect. Of course, it is limited to this, and the rest of the place is still the Mercedes-Benz we are familiar with.
However, compared with the latest design style of Mercedes-Benz, or the previous design, the GLE coupe still makes a difference on this basis. For example, two Dalian screens are fused with the air conditioner air outlet, the main co-pilot has a "hardcore" handrail design on both sides, and the air conditioning outlet in the middle has also been changed from round to square. You can know that this is a Mercedes, and you will also know that it is a GLE.
Talk about the Mercedes-Benz interior, of course, there is also a luxurious atmosphere. Interior material workmanship, etc. are above the level of this level of price model, not to mention, open the door you can smell the fragrance system vaguely bring you a sense of luxury, when driving into the basement, the atmosphere light is on after the "many people" pay on the spot. That's right, this is one of the big selling points of Mercedes-Benz.
Handsome is handsome, what about space?
Whenever I talk about this type of coupe SUV model, I will carefully experience the rear space alone. As far as the GLE coupe is concerned, Mercedes-Benz has worked hard to dig out the rear head space, and the legs are not much different from the GLE SUV. Of course, given the target consumer group of GLE coupe, such a problem does not seem to be a problem.
Is there any pressure on the little sister to drive?
Dynamics, at first, before it was opened, the author personally had certain expectations for the GLE coupe. But the moment I moved out of the garage, I seemed to be a little disappointed, limited by the high front and overall size, the pressure on people at low speeds was not small. Especially for the first time, you will stare closely at the panoramic image at the same time, and the various probes will look at the distance.
Since there is pressure at low speeds, what about after driving? With the blessing of air suspension, there will indeed be some different feelings in different modes. In summary, it must be more sporty and more rewarding than the GLE SUV, but the overall is still based on comfort. But what is not affected is that the overall performance of NVH is still good, except that the wind noise is more and more lost.
In terms of powertrain, the 2.5T inline six-cylinder double supercharged, 367 hp 500 Nm, equipped with 48V light mix, matching the 9-speed manual transmission. Somewhat unfamiliar? This powertrain is specially supplied to China, and you guessed it, it was born to cope with the displacement tax. But fortunately, on the data, on the experience, this 2.5T straight six does not lose 3.0T straight six, and the fuel consumption is even lower (I know that the owner does not care about this).
Finally, let's talk about the shortcomings of the dynamic level. For example, the air suspension is still a bit stiff when dealing with large bumps, the gearbox will occasionally have a bump in the low speed state, and the steering feel will only be inexplicably aggravated in the motion and motion enhancement modes. In addition, there are not too many impeccable points, after all, it is a product that has landed more than one million.
Small details of good and bad
Before and after, the GLE coupe also stayed in the author's hands for four days and used it for four days. Therefore, it is also possible to experience the details that some car owners will find, both good and bad. For example, the size of the foot pedal is too small to get on and off the car (maybe my legs are short), the head-up display is informative and large enough, and the trunk has an air suspension lower button to facilitate the handling of luggage.
Write at the end
The end of the article. Needless to say, this is a good Mercedes, but I would prefer the latter to another Mercedes (portal) I test drove some time ago: the CLA Sportscatcher. Smaller, more compact, more sporty, of course, this is also my personal preference. So who is the GLE coupe worth recommending to? Tired of the shape of the GLE SUV, or feel that the GLE SUV is not personality enough, this time the GLE coupe has the meaning of existence.