2020 V167 GLE
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I know, I was just updating the figure for the latest X5 so that there is a point of comparison to the GLE.
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Here's another video of the new BMW X7. Several things BMW did that I like and wish Mercedes would offer:
- Traditional looking dash with separate diver and entertainment displays, both digital
- A better looking center console, no silly grab handles (they're still a head-scratcher for me)
- Optional captains chairs for the second row (this is a very good option and would be popular with MB buyers)
- The mechanism to move the center seat forward to access the 3rd row is NOT a button but a lever you pull. This is smart as the button MB uses can be pressed accidentally (happened many times in my GL/GLS's)
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Here's another video of the new BMW X7. Several things BMW did that I like and wish Mercedes would offer:
- Traditional looking dash with separate diver and entertainment displays, both digital
- A better looking center console, no silly grab handles (they're still a head-scratcher for me)
- Optional captains chairs for the second row (this is a very good option and would be popular with MB buyers)
- The mechanism to move the center seat forward to access the 3rd row is NOT a button but a lever you pull. This is smart as the button MB uses can be pressed accidentally (happened many times in my GL/GLS's)
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I agree! There’s more tech and more chance for distracted driving now. The dual screen layout by M may be a little Polarizing but it’s also different in a good way. It’s closer and easier to view by the driver. Personally I think it’s going to be a plus! Now for a DOG.....
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Good observation. In fact, a number of manufacturers were focused on getting the center screen to eye-level in recent years for safety. The spy photos of the next-gen S Class seem to suggest MB may be splitting the screens once again. We'll see as more is revealed about the new S.
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Mercedes apparently built quite a few 2019 GLE 400's. The Mercedes dealer in Las Vegas has 30 units with 5 of those still in transit. There is another large dealer in nearby Henderson with a bunch also! One could assume that the 2020 GLE is or will soon be in full production mode. If dealer orders stopped a few weeks ago then the 2019 build should be done this month.
Just at a glance it seems that the new engine loses EPA fuel efficiency a little over the old engine rather than show improvement.
Just at a glance it seems that the new engine loses EPA fuel efficiency a little over the old engine rather than show improvement.
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Dealer near me has 19 2019s listed on their website, but over twice that in 2018s. I expect (hope) we’ll see the 2020 DOG early next month.
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I don’t know where you get these videos Joe but keep them coming. Helps pass the time waiting! He gave an objective review, IMO. I’ve never had a white vehicle but really like the look of the one in the video.
I just had a large dealer tell me today that it’s still March for the on sale date-maybe a little earlier for orders. Apparently there is a large inventory of 18’s & 19’s remaining. On the other hand they might not want to admit to an earlier date until they sell down existing inventory.
I just had a large dealer tell me today that it’s still March for the on sale date-maybe a little earlier for orders. Apparently there is a large inventory of 18’s & 19’s remaining. On the other hand they might not want to admit to an earlier date until they sell down existing inventory.
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I don’t know where you get these videos Joe but keep them coming. Helps pass the time waiting! He gave an objective review, IMO. I’ve never had a white vehicle but really like the look of the one in the video.
I just had a large dealer tell me today that it’s still March for the on sale date-maybe a little earlier for orders. Apparently there is a large inventory of 18’s & 19’s remaining. On the other hand they might not want to admit to an earlier date until they sell down existing inventory.
I just had a large dealer tell me today that it’s still March for the on sale date-maybe a little earlier for orders. Apparently there is a large inventory of 18’s & 19’s remaining. On the other hand they might not want to admit to an earlier date until they sell down existing inventory.
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Are you thinking along the lines of an Edition 1 GLE? Did MB offer an Edition 1 (or similar package) ML when it first launched?
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That would be neat to have a special Edition, Just thinking logically if there’s no DOG and they are building them...they must be preconfigured builds by M.B. The domestics seem to offer more dealer input at initial production within limits. At least on two German cars I know the dealer got an initial allocation to select from already built vehicles. I’m not sure how that allocation actually worked.
