Engineers from Mercedes-Benz have been noticed testing a prototype for an up to date GLE-Class Coupe.
Will probably be the second such replace for the present technology of the coupe-like SUV which arrived available on the market for the 2021 mannequin 12 months and given its first replace for 2024.
This second replace must be launched round 2026, that means it should doubtless arrive for the 2027 mannequin 12 months within the U.S. The common GLE-Class can even obtain a second replace across the similar time.
The camouflage gear on the prototype factors to new styling up entrance, together with new headlights, a brand new grille, and a brand new fascia design. The steering wheel and infotainment display screen had been additionally coated up, in response to our photographer, which factors to new designs for these parts as effectively.
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe facelift spy pictures – Picture credit score: Baldauf
Mercedes would not usually replace its autos greater than as soon as throughout a product cycle however the second replace will assist maintain the GLE-Class contemporary for longer, as Mercedes is now anticipated to maintain a few of its present fuel autos on sale for longer than initially deliberate. The bigger GLS-Class SUV can also be set to obtain a second replace to increase its product cycle, and the S-Class flagship sedan can also be anticipated to have an prolonged shelf life.
The reason being slower than anticipated demand for electrical autos. Mercedes was planning to go the full-electric route by 2030, however in February the automaker stated it should maintain promoting autos with fuel engines past that date. Maintaining present gas-powered fashions on sale for longer will purchase the automaker time to attend and see how the EV market develops, and doubtlessly put together beforehand unplanned successors for a few of its fuel fashions.
Within the U.S., the GLE-Class Coupe is at the moment supplied solely in GLE 53 and GLE 63 grades from the AMG skunkworks. It is not clear what Mercedes has deliberate for the mechanical elements with the replace, though the automaker has already confirmed that the GLE 53 will obtain a new plug-in hybrid powertrain for the 2026 mannequin 12 months, as an alternative of the present mild-hybrid setup. The brand new powertrain will mix a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 with an electrical motor for a complete of 536 hp.
Keep tuned for updates as improvement continues.
