Originally Posted by Germancar1
(Post 7450987)
This is going to be the best looking vehicle they've ever produced for the ML/GLE line. It's already gorgeous.
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What do you mean by the term "flat load floor"?
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Originally Posted by Heatwave
(Post 7452705)
What do you mean by the term "flat load floor"?
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Flat load floor
Originally Posted by E55 KEV
(Post 7452713)
When seats are folded "flat" it is not flat like many other SUVs. Rear seats are raised a bit when folded.
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Originally Posted by E55 KEV
(Post 7452713)
When seats are folded "flat" it is not flat like many other SUVs. Rear seats are raised a bit when folded.
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Originally Posted by nbukrey
(Post 7453762)
You are flipping the seat bottoms forward before letting the backs come down, right? Then the rear cargo floor is completely flat in both my GLE350/43 coupe..
I didn't know the seat bottoms go forward - just tried it and learned something - thanks nbukrey and fellow forum brothers. Don't know if rear seats folding is different in a GLE550e due to the huge trunk electric battery but I first purchased the PHEV and that's how the salesman demonstrated it and stated that was the as far as the seat backs went flat so I assumed all W166 were like that. I guess I love my W166 a little better now. |
OT: Rear seat folding
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Originally Posted by E55 KEV
(Post 7453811)
Well I'll be a monkey's uncle LOL :D Bet you guys haven't heard that statement in a while.
I didn't know the seat bottoms go forward - just tried it and learned something - thanks nbukrey and fellow forum brothers. Don't know if rear seats folding is different in a GLE550e due to the huge trunk electric battery but I first purchased the PHEV and that's how the salesman demonstrated it and stated that was the as far as the seat backs went flat so I assumed all W166 were like that. I guess I love my W166 a little better now. |
Thanks GregW
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Anyone know when the first W167 will deliver?
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Originally Posted by superchet
(Post 7457502)
Anyone know when the first W167 will deliver?
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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon
(Post 7458473)
Nope, that what everyone is speculating about. I would guess by Spring ‘19. |
Originally Posted by rbrylaw
(Post 7459569)
I hope sooner than that! My dealer is saying world release in October with deliveries in the US in the December time frame. But as this thread has shown, information is scant and MBUSA is not exacting forthcoming about what they're working on. They want people to keep buying the current model as opposed to delaying a purchase for the new one, right?
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This is confusing.
According to this thread: https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...re-s-info.html It states the 2019 W166 launch would be Summer 2018. Some of your are saying they will release the W167 in the fall 2018, some say spring 2019. Would Mercedes (or any car manufacture) release an improved model only to release a newer improved model in such a short amount of time? What's more of a head scratcher is why we haven't even seen a full reveal of the 2019 W166 model. Especially if it is supposed to be available Summer 2018....which technically Summer starts in about a month! |
Originally Posted by phoenixone
(Post 7459797)
What's more of a head scratcher is why we haven't even seen a full reveal of the 2019 W166 model. Especially if it is supposed to be available
Summer 2018....which technically Summer starts in about a month! |
Originally Posted by E55 KEV
(Post 7459878)
There is no reveal of a 2019 W166 because there is nothing new to see - no real changes. The 2019 W166 ordering guide is posted here - https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...re-s-info.html
That's the same link that I posted with the same ordering guide for 2019 W166. It shows in the guide of a launch date of Summer 2018. Even though there's no major changes to W166, supposedly it will have the new dash along with updated headlights and tail lights. Also a few of our sales people also mentioned that 2019 W166 will be released in the summer but also mentioned it will be a short run model. :-) |
Upcoming GLE model schedule
Originally Posted by phoenixone
(Post 7459797)
This is confusing.
According to this thread: https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...re-s-info.html It states the 2019 W166 launch would be Summer 2018. Some of your are saying they will release the W167 in the fall 2018, some say spring 2019. Would Mercedes (or any car manufacture) release an improved model only to release a newer improved model in such a short amount of time? What's more of a head scratcher is why we haven't even seen a full reveal of the 2019 W166 model. Especially if it is supposed to be available Summer 2018....which technically Summer starts in about a month! - 2019 W166 models start production in August, probably released September 1. - 2020 W167 models out Q2 2019 |
Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon
(Post 7459904)
I don't always trust dealers, but the info I got from my longtime salesperson seems plausible:
- 2019 W166 models start production in August, probably released September 1. - 2020 W167 models out Q2 2019 |
W167 release schedule
Originally Posted by rbrylaw
(Post 7460230)
It just doesn't make much sense to have a 2019 with a limited run, but then who am I to question anything? I sure hope I don't have to wait till Q2 2019, but I'm not in a super hurry. I would place my order for the W167 tomorrow if I could. I think anyone who buys a 2019 and in just a few months sees a totally new, redesigned, inside and out GLE just a few months later will feel quite cheated and they'd have every right to feel that way. MB has had years now to get a new GLE ready for production. Both BMW and Audi will be releasing the new X5 and Q7 this fall. Mercedes will lose out as they are all new cars over the current models. Mercedes marches to their own beat anyway. The 2019 C class will finally have Car Play integration with Comand. The GLC for 2019 still won't. For the GLC it's still going to be one or the other, but not both. Seems unbelievable when you can buy a Honda for tens of thousands less that already offers that.
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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon
(Post 7460310)
As far as the schedule goes, I'm sure M-B would have preferred a normal release date this year for the W167 (it's always been a 7-year model run); we may never know the reason it slipped but I think, as I've said before, the all new drivetrain with I-6, 48v electrical and mild hybrid function took longer to integrate than a normal update. Frankly, I bet half of Mercedes buyers have no clue about the model changeovers and just go to the showroom and buy what they like. It's still important even for those to have a 2019 with a few differences from the previous year. I just put in a W167 preorder with my salesperson.
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Originally Posted by rbrylaw
(Post 7460397)
How did you put in a pre-order? They don't seem to even know what the options are on the new GLE.
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Originally Posted by phoenixone
(Post 7459900)
Hey KEV. Thanks for replying.
That's the same link that I posted with the same ordering guide for 2019 W166. It shows in the guide of a launch date of Summer 2018. Even though there's no major changes to W166, supposedly it will have the new dash along with updated headlights and tail lights. Also a few of our sales people also mentioned that 2019 W166 will be released in the summer but also mentioned it will be a short run model. :-) I doubt there will be a new dash especially anything related to the E-Class dash and screens especially since the W167 with E-Class dash and screens is due in Q2 of 2019. |
Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon
(Post 7460411)
Pre-orders mean you are getting in an advance list with the dealer that hopefully prioritizes you when real ordering becomes available. Some dealers take maybe a $500 deposit, some don’t. I’ve done this on all my M-Class (GLE) and BMW Ms for the last 21 years. I often get the first customer car delivered at the dealer. At this point you are not negotiating price but the “order” is cancellable without penalty. |
Originally Posted by rbrylaw
(Post 7460230)
It just doesn't make much sense to have a 2019 with a limited run, but then who am I to question anything? I sure hope I don't have to wait till Q2 2019, but I'm not in a super hurry. I would place my order for the W167 tomorrow if I could. I think anyone who buys a 2019 and in just a few months sees a totally new, redesigned, inside and out GLE just a few months later will feel quite cheated and they'd have every right to feel that way. MB has had years now to get a new GLE ready for production. Both BMW and Audi will be releasing the new X5 and Q7 this fall. Mercedes will lose out as they are all new cars over the current models. Mercedes marches to their own beat anyway. The 2019 C class will finally have Car Play integration with Comand. The GLC for 2019 still won't. For the GLC it's still going to be one or the other, but not both. Seems unbelievable when you can buy a Honda for tens of thousands less that already offers that.
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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon
(Post 7460310)
As far as the schedule goes, I'm sure M-B would have preferred a normal release date this year for the W167 (it's always been a 7-year model run); we may never know the reason it slipped but I think, as I've said before, the all new drivetrain with I-6, 48v electrical and mild hybrid function took longer to integrate than a normal update. Frankly, I bet half of Mercedes buyers have no clue about the model changeovers and just go to the showroom and buy what they like. It's still important even for those to have a 2019 with a few differences from the previous year. I just put in a W167 preorder with my salesperson.
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Originally Posted by Germancar1
(Post 7461992)
Why would anyone feel cheated in buying a 2019 GLE? Model years change and cars change every year for all brands, what is different about Mercedes?
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