The Mercedes-Benz GLE53 Version R giant efficiency SUV has been confirmed as the most recent Version R variant from the German model, becoming a member of comparable variations of the mid-size C43 sedan and GLC 43 SUV in Australian showrooms.
The warmed-up model of the seven-seat GLE – sitting beneath solely the flagship GLE 63 AMG – is priced from $184,000 earlier than on-road prices, whereas the five-seat GLE Coupe Version R is priced at $188,100 plus on-roads.
That compares $179,900 and $190,900 earlier than on-road prices for the usual SUV and Coupe variations respectively, each launched in Australia in 2020 as rivals to the BMW X5/X6, Audi Q7 and Volvo XC90 giant SUVs.
Each GLE53 R Editions come from the identical US manufacturing unit as common fashions and use the identical 320kW/560Nm 3.0-litre twin-turbo six-cylinder petrol engine and nine-speed automated with all-wheel drive.
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The powertrain provides the GLE 53 SUV a 9.3L/100km gasoline economic system declare – utilizing a mild-hybrid 48-volt electrical generator – and a claimed 0-100km/h time of 5.3 seconds.
The Version R builds on the GLE53’s commonplace gear with the AMG Plus Package deal, which incorporates AMG Energetic Experience Management, an AMG excessive efficiency braking system and an AMG Efficiency steering wheel trimmed in nappa leather-based and microfiber.
The R Version additionally provides inch-bigger AMG 22-inch alloy cast wheels completed in matt black with a ‘excessive sheen’ rim, the composite efficiency brakes operating pink six-piston calipers squeezing 400mm entrance discs, plus single-piston 320mm rears.
The inside brings brushed aluminium trim and pink seat belts to go together with the aforementioned AMG Efficiency steering wheel.
The GLE53 Version R SUV has artificial leather-based upholstery with pink stitching, whereas the Coupe has nappa leather-based.
The GLE SUV is the German model’s third-most well-liked SUV in Australian showrooms, behind the GLC and GLA-Class, with gross sales up 27.5 per cent year-to-date.
The GLE Coupe is up year-on-year, too – with a 12.1 per cent enhance – however is outsold by the SUV in Australia by an element of virtually 10.
Mercedes-Benz revealed its new-gen electrical GLC – which sits beneath the GLE by way of dimension – on the Munich motor present earlier this month, previewing a brand new design path for its future SUV lineup.
German rival BMW additionally pulled the covers off its new era of autos in Munich, with the brand new iX3 proven as the primary of its ‘Neue Klasse’ fashions.
