Mercedes-Benz GLE drops $12,000 in price, but loses some

this Mercedes-Benz GLE With the price cut, the SUV’s base price is now $12,000 cheaper, and some previously standard features are now optional.

Mercedes-Benz will now price turbodiesels GLE 300d 4Matic from $134,900 before tollsa decrease of $12,000 from the recent $146,900.

However, Mercedes-Benz Australia has made changes to its standard equipment list, which it says are based on customer feedback “to provide greater flexibility and options when configuring the vehicle”.

Despite the price drop, the entry-level GLE is still $35,000 more expensive than when the current-generation model arrived in local showrooms in 2020 – albeit without the 48-volt mild-hybrid technology joining the lineup this year.

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Changes include Artico synthetic leather upholstery instead of real leather, priced at $2900 when ordered in black or $3300 in Macchiato Beige/Black or Bahia Brown/Black.

The GLE 300d’s 21-inch AMG 5 twin-spoke wheels have also become a $2300 option, replaced by black 20-inch alloy wheels. Buyers can still upgrade to a set of 22-inch wheels for an additional $3,900.

Finally, illuminated aluminum pedals have been moved to the options list and are currently priced starting at $1,300.

Equipped with the previous standard options, the GLE 300d still costs $6,500 less than before the latest equipment changes.

GLE 300d by 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel engine,Production 198 kilowatts power and 550Nm torque.

Drive is sent to all four wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission. Fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 6.6 liters, and the 48-volt mild hybrid system provides assistance.

The traditional SUV-shaped GLE is one of Mercedes-Benz’s best-selling models in Australia, behind the smaller GLC and GLA, as well as the A-Class and C-Class.

However, sales of the GLE SUV fell 45.7% between January and September, while overall Mercedes-Benz deliveries fell 19%.

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