The development process of the new Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ continues. The radical and luxurious SUV signed by Mercedes-AMG will undergo a major set-up. A mid-cycle update that will allow this generation to face the rest of the commercial life that lies ahead.
Mercedes is working at peak performance in the process of developing a set-up for one of its most important SUVs. The time has come for the Mercedes GLE to undergo a facelift. A mid-cycle update that will allow this generation to face the rest of the commercial life that lies ahead. A “facelift” that also affects the variants signed by Mercedes-AMG.
The new Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ It has been photographed in broad daylight carrying out road tests. A sighting that has occurred in southern Europe. And it is that the German manufacturer has moved its “headquarters” to this part of the Old Continent to continue with the development of the different projects it has underway. The sports variants of the GLE is one of them.
Spy photos of the new Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ 2023
Snapshots taken by our spy photographers show us a test specimen that features a noticeable amount of camouflage. A camouflage that focuses on the front of the vehicle. And it is logical that this is so, since it will be on the front where the main visual changes will take place. It is typical of any mid-cycle update.
At the rear, the camouflage is even less and is practically relegated to the taillights. The truth is that in terms of design there will not be a great revolution. The main innovations will lie in the optical groups. Nor should we ignore the characteristic features of the AMG variants of the Mercedes GLE. He will be dressed in a body kit
specially designed for the occasion. Also noteworthy is the sports exhaust system with four perfectly integrated outlets.
Leaving aside the exterior, if we had the opportunity to go inside the new Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ we would also find new features. The technological equipment will be expanded and will debut a version of the MBUX infotainment system.
The electrified engine of the new Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ 2023
Regarding the mechanical section there will be no big surprises either. Under the hood of the new Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ there will still be a 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder petrol engine. An engine that will develop a power of 435 hp and 520 Nm of maximum torque. It is associated with a nine-speed 9G-TRONIC automatic gearbox and a all-wheel drive 4MATIC+.
One of the keys to said motor, and which will be maintained in the face of the update, is that it is electrified with a 48-volt mild hybrid (MHEV) system. Therefore, it will continue to wear the ECO environmental label from the DGT (General Directorate of Traffic) with all the mobility advantages that this entails. The main adjustments that the company will make to the mechanics will aim to reduce consumption and emissions.
When will it hit the market? The coming-out of the new Mercedes-AMG GLE, version 53 4MATIC+ included, is set for this year. However, its landing at dealerships will take place as a 2023 model. It is not ruled out that the new Mercedes GLE will debut at first and later the variants signed by Mercedes-AMG will do the same.