The new GLE is touted as offering best on-road and off-road handling, outstanding spaciousness and high levels of active and passive safety.
The GLE 250d, with a 2.2-litre 204hp four-cylinder diesel engine and nine-speed 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission, is said to have a class-leading low fuel consumption of 5.4 litres per 100km.
Standard equipment for the new GLE include Crosswind Assist and Collision Prevention Assist Plus, an Eco start/stop function, and the Dynamic Select handling control system which offers extensive drive and off-road programmes.
Also on display was the Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d, which shares the same 2.2-litre diesel engine with direct injection, common-rail technology, and two-stage turbocharger that delivers 204hp and 500Nm of torque, mated to a 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic transmission.
Compared with its predecessor, the second-generation GLC-class SUV boasts a more spacious cabin, efficient powertrains with up to 19% reduction in fuel consumption, and improved performance.
Based on the same platform as the Mercedes-Benz C-class cars, the GLC-class competes against the likes of the BMW X3 and Audi Q5. These Mercedes models are likely to come to Malaysia as well.
The new GLC also has 2.0-litre petrol turbo engines, mated to nine-speed 9G-TRONIC automatic transmissions.
For the first time, Mercedes-Benz is offering the 2.0-litre petrol GLC 350 e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid which combines all-wheel drive with a best-in-class system output of 320hp.
Standard features include the Agility Control suspension and a variable damping system, as well as Dynamic Select handling control system with five driving programmes.
Also standard are driver assistance systems like Collision Prevention Assist Plus, Crosswind Assist, Headlamp Assist and Attention Assist.
