A new hot Mercedes-Benz SUV – the next-generation GLE 63 AMG – has been caught testing by our spy photographers.
Mercedes is poised to replace the present GLE – still based on 2011 M-Class underpinnings – in 2018 with an all-new model. It’ll sit on a new chassis, get new engines as well as tech as well as will boast a redesign in-line with Mercedes’ newest style language.
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It’ll type a important piece of what’s set to ended up being a grand upgrade of Merc’s SUV line-up over the next couple of years, which will see replacements for the GLA, as well as the G-Class too, while an all-new design in the type of the GLB is set to appear in 2019.
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While we’re still waiting on an official peek of the next-generation GLE, these newest spy shots show that Mercedes is already difficult at work preparing an AMG fettled version of its BMW X5 as well as Audi Q7 rival. It’ll sit above the just recently released AMG GLC 63 as well as AMG GLC 63 Coupe models.
Like almost all new-generation AMG models, the firm’s reliable 4.0-litre biturbo ‘hot vee’ V8 engine will sit under the bonnet. Power ought to be around the 500bhp mark, while a much more potent ‘S’ design might turn the wick as much as 600bhp.
More aggressive bodywork will set it aside from the common GLE range. Our spy pictures expose bulging wheel arches housing significant alloy wheels, while the interior will be provided an AMG makeover as well.
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