Mercedes-Benz is working on the GLE facelift, with its coupe sibling coming at the same time. We will get to see both by the end of the month with few cosmetic changes and updated powertrains.
The premium carmaker will be redesigning the front end of the car, giving it a new front bumper and new light units at both ends. The teaser that Mercedes-Benz published on Twitter is revealing the changes. The photo shows a sculpted hood, a pin-spread upright radiator grille, and new daytime running lights. Mercedes has also changed the position of the reverse lights.
A revamped cabin is also part of the plan. A new two-spoke steering wheel will make its way on board the upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLE facelift. So will the latest version of the MBUX system.
Mercedes should electrify the entire GLE lineup in order to comply with the new emissions regulations. But they should continue to offer the diesel OM 654, but not for the U.S. market, which is only getting the gasoline engines. Most likely the GLE will be carrying over the engine lineup of the E-Class. If so, the engine lineup should start with an entry-level 2.0-liter four-cylinder unit.
Upper in the range, there should be the 3.0-liter inline six. Customers will be able to choose a mild hybrid, a hybrid, or a PHEV.
Meanwhile, the AMG versions, Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 and GLE 63 Coupe, will be getting the 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine. The range-topping version will be displaying the S letter at the rear and an output to match. There should be 611 PS (603 HP) and 850 Nm (627 lb-ft) that Mercedes will be throwing in the game of the high-performance SUVs. All these engines will be delivering power via the 9G-Tronic nine-speed automatic transmission.
Mercedes-Benz will reveal the GLE facelift on January 31. The first deliveries will start in mid 2023 including the AMG versions.
The #MercedesBenz #GLE is getting an update. Catch a first glimpse now and see the entire car on 31 January at 6 p.m. Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/TPlRbdEkCj
— Mercedes-Benz Press (@MB_Press) January 26, 2023
