Mercedes-Benz Malaysia launches three SUVs: GLE, GLE 53 and GLS

By RIZAL JOHAN | 11 September 2020


PETALING JAYA: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has just introduced three new premium SUVs  consisting of the  GLE 450 4MATIC Coupé, Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé and the  GLS 450 4MATIC.

Prices are RM661,009.42, RM787,357.88 and from RM899,888 respectively. All prices are on-the-road without insurance.

“The new GLE Coupé seamlessly blends the unrivalled power of an SUV with the agility and elegance of a coupé. Every function and every detail aims to offer an incredibly enchanting experience in its segment. The GLS is the ‘S-class among our SUVs’ that embodies effortless superiority and spaciousness," said Michael Jopp, Vice President, Sales and Marketing Passenger Cars, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia.

"It offers a level of luxury, advanced technology, and spaciousness, unseen in the SUV segment, making it an iconic trendsetter and a top-class SUV.”

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé

The GLE 450 Coupé is powered by the 3.0-litre 6-cylinder in-line turbo engine that produces 367hp and a maximum torque of 500Nm which enables acceleration from 0-100kph in just 5.7 seconds.

Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC Coupé.
Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC Coupé.



While the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupé, the 6-cylinder in-line turbo engine generates 435hp and delivers a maximum torque of 520Nm, allowing it to reach 0-100kph in 5.3 seconds.

Both models feature the Airmatic air suspension system, an adaptive adjustable damping feature which provides maximum ride comfort.

Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupé.
Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupé.



The interior of the new GLE Coupés have two 12.3inch screens and the latest generation of the MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) infotainment system.

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC AMG Line

The seven-seat luxury SUV, the GLS 450 is equipped with the 3.0-litre 6-cylinder in-line engine electrified with a 48-volt technology to have an output of 367hp and a maximum torque of 500Nm.

It features the 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission for faster and smoother gearshifts.

The exterior design consist of the upright radiator grille, chrome-plated underguard in the front apron with the bone-shaped air inlet grille and two powerdomes on the bonnet.

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC.
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC.



It also has a powerful shoulder muscle extending from the rear doors to the tail lights which are based on LED technology and has a three-dimensional look. It also has a slender, continuous chrome trim strip of a reflector and a chrome-plated underguard.

The new GLS comes with electrically adjustable seats with the Easy-Entry system on the third row which  enables the seats in the second row to move and fold forward, giving a larger legroom to those sitting in the third row.

To further enhance the luxurious experience, the MBUX Rear Seat Entertainment System is available for rear passengers.

 

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