The Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV has been refreshed for 2024, showcasing striking design enhancements both inside and out, coupled with a suite of advanced technologies. This latest iteration of the GLE elevates the standard for luxury SUVs, integrating electrified powertrains and opulent new features that refine its core appeal.
Stepping inside the 2024 GLE, occupants are greeted by an interior that borrows heavily from the ultra-luxurious Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV. The cabin now boasts updated materials, sophisticated finishes, and fresh color schemes, creating an even more premium ambiance. A newly designed steering wheel, complete with intuitive sensor surfaces, adds a modern touch, while the availability of MANUFAKTUR trim options allows for an unparalleled level of personalization. These enhancements solidify the GLE’s position as a leader in spacious luxury within the SUV segment.
Alt text: Luxurious interior of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV showcasing Maybach-inspired design elements, premium materials, and a modern steering wheel, highlighting the vehicle’s sophisticated and spacious cabin.
For those seeking adventure beyond paved roads, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE580 4MATIC offers an optional Off-Road Engineering Package that significantly enhances its capability. This package includes increased ground clearance to navigate challenging terrains, robust underbody protection to shield vital components, and a dedicated OFFROAD drive mode that optimizes vehicle settings for off-road excursions. A particularly innovative feature is the “transparent hood” function. Utilizing the vehicle’s cameras, this system projects a virtual view of the ground beneath the front of the SUV onto the central display. This allows drivers to precisely visualize the terrain and accurately position the wheels when traversing difficult landscapes.
Powering the 2024 GLE SUV is a range of advanced electrified powertrains, designed to deliver both performance and efficiency. The lineup includes the all-new GLE450e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid, offering a substantial electric driving range and seamless integration of electric and combustion power. Furthermore, the engine options include new mild-hybrid variants, incorporating a 48-volt electrical system and an Integrated Starter Generator (ISG). This technology provides bursts of supplemental power, enhancing the already impressive performance, while also contributing to improved fuel economy and reduced emissions through hybrid functionalities.
The 2024 GLE also benefits from the introduction of the second-generation Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) system, transforming the cockpit into an even more intelligent and digitally integrated environment. Leveraging sophisticated Artificial Intelligence, MBUX enables intuitive control of vehicle functions through both touch inputs and natural voice commands. The enhanced “Hey, Mercedes” voice assistant now understands and responds to a wider array of natural language commands, making interaction with the GLE more seamless, intuitive, and enjoyable than ever before. This advanced technology suite further cements the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV as a leader in its class, blending luxury with cutting-edge innovation.
