The body style of this version of the GLE exudes simplicity and understated elegance and luxury. A design that will hardly go out of style. The X5 is nice, but in comparison with the GLE, its body has more lines and creases thus making it too busy.
The 400d seems to me to be the pick of the range. Certainly in Australia, it comes standard with AMG body kit and 21” wheels. $140k here in Oz. Not too bad by out high tax system where the government applies a “luxury car tax” on vehicles over $65,000. It’s called “class envy tax” here.
I looked at these and the X5. I went with the X5. I feel the GLE's are old man cars. They look good but the X5 is just sexier and more aggressive looking. I thought it performed WAY better as well.
Nice SUV, great technology, awesome interior but we in CANADA will never get another diesel here and that’s a deal breaker for me at least. Two engine choices: 2.0L turbo four and an in-line turbo six. The first one is underpowered for such a heavy SUV and no good for towing duties and the second one, although powerful and fun, doesn’t offer the pulling torque and frugality of previous Bluetek diesels of the past. Of course rich soccer moms won’t care and buy those in huge numbers non the less.
I wish they'd just come up with some clear graphics for the revs/speed because if they're not even shaping the screen like analogue and it's just a flat screen then why put fake dials on it? They just look tacky and cheap. It'd be a much more luxurious look to have something more creative or simple.
the e-active body control is so extra. first of all is this a muscle car back in the 90s popping up and down, second, less than 0.1% of people buy this to go offroad, third this option will be so expensive that very few dealers/customers will spec it on their car. Not saying that is absolutely useless but its just glorified gimmick/marketing material.
X5 knocks it into a cocked hat....diesel engined versions in particular. Used to drive Mercs but gave up with the poor quality interiors, which are tacky and very American, and the lightweight finish all round. I note you worry about its ride quality and yet every X5 review raves about that exact point.
No, it isn't, because from a pure technologically standpoint the "Velar" is just a piece of shit, compared with this high-tech Mercedes-Benz GLE! Forget about style, because this ist just subjectively. And in the interior, in my opinion the GLE looks much better than the Range Rover and is lightyears above a Velar in terms of ingenuity of the infotainment system! A Velar is almost outdated compared to the GLE.
Sorry Americans... the GLE has been proven to be one of the worst Mercedes for reliability and quality issues. I understand the reasons they are made in the USA, but it has proven costly for Mercedes in warranty repair and reputation.
so instead of a proper built-in screen, let's attach an elongated tablet on the dash...that looks ugly and almost like an afterthought ... why not do the same setup as the S class or E class etc... Mercedes Benz needs to maintain certain uniformity across its lines as a brand identity features that you can find on any mercedes, similar to what bmw, audi, and others do...
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Great to hear, Doug has some more reviews coming up soon! 😃
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The body style of this version of the GLE exudes simplicity and understated elegance and luxury. A design that will hardly go out of style. The X5 is nice, but in comparison with the GLE, its body has more lines and creases thus making it too busy.
Great review and thanks for pointing out the future engine availability which no one else seems to mention.
Gle is the best suv
The best Mercedes Benz
Nice review. Wish you would have talked about the Active Suspension as it is the headline feature for the new GLE.
But... he's not even AMERICAN!!!
The 400d seems to me to be the pick of the range. Certainly in Australia, it comes standard with AMG body kit and 21” wheels. $140k here in Oz. Not too bad by out high tax system where the government applies a “luxury car tax” on vehicles over $65,000. It’s called “class envy tax” here.
Glad they brought the M Class Benzes back to life
It's big and brash, like a proper Merc SUV should be.
The only Doug on RUclips that doesn’t talk bollocks
i loved this video! it was so cool, this car is now my dream car. it always was tesla but now that i see this. this is amazing!!!!!!!!!!
Nice and informative review!
My favorite car i love the tuning of gle
How much is it pls
There is the GLS if you want more space 7 seater
Why always you choose darker interiors
I looked at these and the X5. I went with the X5. I feel the GLE's are old man cars. They look good but the X5 is just sexier and more aggressive looking. I thought it performed WAY better as well.
Kindly get the review of Range rover sports diesel 2020 new engine
Surely a Discovery 5 would be better if you want 7 seats, the Q7 is still tiny in the back. The reviewer is quite good though
According to a Top Gear review on the new GLE, that E-Active Body Control system probably won’t come to the UK. *Why not?!*
Mind sharing the music details in the background?
Does it have a spare tyre?
Nice SUV, great technology, awesome interior but we in CANADA will never get another diesel here and that’s a deal breaker for me at least. Two engine choices: 2.0L turbo four and an in-line turbo six. The first one is underpowered for such a heavy SUV and no good for towing duties and the second one, although powerful and fun, doesn’t offer the pulling torque and frugality of previous Bluetek diesels of the past. Of course rich soccer moms won’t care and buy those in huge numbers non the less.
I wish they'd just come up with some clear graphics for the revs/speed because if they're not even shaping the screen like analogue and it's just a flat screen then why put fake dials on it? They just look tacky and cheap. It'd be a much more luxurious look to have something more creative or simple.
I want this truck so bad
It's my father's favourite car, he's nudging me about GLE400. What I want though is Volvo XC90. I'm just not a fan of any German cars.
Why not
too many grills behind the steering wheel... behind the screens it was nicer if the dashboard was flat...
I just love the iPad style dash screen.
Why does he think a diesel is preferable?
Why does the screen look like it’s tacked onto the dash?
Not 2019... 2020!!!!!
64k? Just add another 5k and buy a 2017 g wagon. Or buy the glc for 20k less of that's not your style.
The old G has a horrible interior though
Lol the old G-Class interior is nothing compared to this, not to mention the lack of ride quality.
The G wagon is king, but 2 year old vs brand new, not really a comparison.
Hmm, no mention of the Range Rover Sport as a comparison.
Yeah, but think reliability...
How many freakin youtubers Mercedes hired to review this car?
Hello Kia Sorento!
AMG group you have to save Mercedes!!!
Bravo Range rover sport SVR 2019!!!!
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IN FOREVER
the e-active body control is so extra. first of all is this a muscle car back in the 90s popping up and down, second, less than 0.1% of people buy this to go offroad, third this option will be so expensive that very few dealers/customers will spec it on their car. Not saying that is absolutely useless but its just glorified gimmick/marketing material.
has one major flaw...
Would rather an X5 over this. The exterior of the new GLE looks really cheap, especially from the front
Does he have a brother, John
X5 knocks it into a cocked hat....diesel engined versions in particular. Used to drive Mercs but gave up with the poor quality interiors, which are tacky and very American, and the lightweight finish all round. I note you worry about its ride quality and yet every X5 review raves about that exact point.
Driven the previous generation GLE, not so sure on the looks on this one. I have some car reviews on my channel. Come check it out!
Buy a 2nd hand Tesla Model X with free supercharging
Too ugly unfortunately
Thing of beauty..yeii..but a Range Rover Velar or Sport is a way better option
No, it isn't, because from a pure technologically standpoint the "Velar" is just a piece of shit, compared with this high-tech Mercedes-Benz GLE! Forget about style, because this ist just subjectively. And in the interior, in my opinion the GLE looks much better than the Range Rover and is lightyears above a Velar in terms of ingenuity of the infotainment system! A Velar is almost outdated compared to the GLE.
@@user-jf8gd3lv7q very well said mr maniac, and imo, it looks better outside also
Range Rover is dead last in reliability so NO
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Previous model was much better.this looks odd.
Sorry Americans... the GLE has been proven to be one of the worst Mercedes for reliability and quality issues. I understand the reasons they are made in the USA, but it has proven costly for Mercedes in warranty repair and reputation.
Thank you, my wife would like to buy one soon. Would you please give me more detail.
so instead of a proper built-in screen, let's attach an elongated tablet on the dash...that looks ugly and almost like an afterthought ... why not do the same setup as the S class or E class etc... Mercedes Benz needs to maintain certain uniformity across its lines as a brand identity features that you can find on any mercedes, similar to what bmw, audi, and others do...
Hello Kia Sorento!
AMG group you have to save Mercedes!!!
Bravo Range rover sport SVR 2019!!!!