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So true, many times I thought I wouldn't care for something until I saw it in person. The grab handles are a good example. They look kind of cool in person, not at all what I thought when I first saw them in pics. And the way the MBUX screens float in front of the dash looked odd in pics but looks nice in person. So these AMG GLE 53 wheels will probably look better in person as well.
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I love the look of the Panarama grill on the AMG GLE 53. I would option one of those on my current build if it was available. But as Greg pointed out, this is halfway to a true AMG and they have to reserve some things for AMG-only cars.
Hey Greg, our Multi-Spoke wheels look terrific in person, better looking than those new AMG 53 wheels IMO. You and your wife will be very happy. The rear tires are very wide looking!
Hey Greg, our Multi-Spoke wheels look terrific in person, better looking than those new AMG 53 wheels IMO. You and your wife will be very happy. The rear tires are very wide looking!
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GLE 53 steering wheel
Here is the full press release for the 53. On sale "late 2020." Fixed brake calipers front, floating rear.
https://media.mbusa.com/releases/the...des-amg-gle-53
https://media.mbusa.com/releases/the...des-amg-gle-53
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E-ABC is not standard, as I read it. Sounds like Active Curve which I have on my '12 ML and is available on the GLE 400 at $2,910. I would have gladly got this instead of E-ABC for its lower complexity.
Current GLE 400 > GLE 43 difference is $12,450; I expect similar for this iteration.
Current GLE 400 > GLE 43 difference is $12,450; I expect similar for this iteration.
Here in Sweden its about 31000 US$.
It should be similar for the GLE.
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I've been wanting to post my thoughts about the new GLE steering wheel designs, they no longer offer the stitching that was used on past models. Our 17 GLS 550 has stitching and looks great IMO. What are your thoughts about the new more generic looking center cover? Like it or would rather have the stitching? Even the new AMG 53 steering wheel doesn't have the stitching.
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I've been wanting to post my thoughts about the new GLE steering wheel designs, they no longer offer the stitching that was used on past models. Our 17 GLS 550 has stitching and looks great IMO. What are your thoughts about the new more generic looking center cover? Like it or would rather have the stitching? Even the new AMG 53 steering wheel doesn't have the stitching.
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only thing I can think of with these slow, drawn out intros of late is that they want to better gauge demand and optimIze the supply chain to optimally meet demand
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Yeah they are definitely doing something different because the GLE53 is way over a year away. Hard to believe, but C&D just confirmed it in their article also. I would be that the GLE63 gets introduced and goes on sale before then, but who knows at at this point. GLE53 is a 2021 model, bizarre.
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E-ABC is not standard, as I read it. Sounds like Active Curve which I have on my '12 ML and is available on the GLE 400 at $2,910. I would have gladly got this instead of E-ABC for its lower complexity.
Current GLE 400 > GLE 43 difference is $12,450; I expect similar for this iteration.
Current GLE 400 > GLE 43 difference is $12,450; I expect similar for this iteration.
“AMG instead plucked the GLE's conventional Airmatic air suspension—which is still height adjustable and self-leveling—with firmer springs and stiffer adaptive dampers. The GLE53 lowers itself by 0.6 inch in the Sport and Sport+ driving modes and in Comfort mode above 75 mph.”
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Car and Driver says it does not come with standard with E-ABC.
AMG instead plucked the GLE's conventional Airmatic air suspension—which is still height adjustable and self-leveling—with firmer springs and stiffer adaptive dampers. The GLE53 lowers itself by 0.6 inch in the Sport and Sport+ driving modes and in Comfort mode above 75 mph.
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I wonder what those small switches at 4 and 8 o'clock are supposed to do? Or are these already on the 350s and 450s. One of them seems to have a fan symbol.
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drive assistance package plus
Any thoughts on this package? I am wondering, since I'm redoing my order, if its just overkill since a lot of safety
tech is included (blind spot, etc..). I have added amg exterior, so need to economize somewhere (yeah, I know, economizing would be keeping the 2018 gle I have, sigh...).
tech is included (blind spot, etc..). I have added amg exterior, so need to economize somewhere (yeah, I know, economizing would be keeping the 2018 gle I have, sigh...).
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Any thoughts on this package? I am wondering, since I'm redoing my order, if its just overkill since a lot of safety
tech is included (blind spot, etc..). I have added amg exterior, so need to economize somewhere (yeah, I know, economizing would be keeping the 2018 gle I have, sigh...).
tech is included (blind spot, etc..). I have added amg exterior, so need to economize somewhere (yeah, I know, economizing would be keeping the 2018 gle I have, sigh...).
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Something is wrong with this statement, "The large size high-performance braking system slows down the performance SUV even with heavy loads and short braking distances. 400 x 36 mm internally ventilated and perforated integral brake disks are used on the front axle as well as 2-piston fixed calipers, painted silver with black AMG lettering. On the rear, the internally ventilated brake disks measure 345 x 25 mm and have a 1-piston floating caliper."
1) The F brake calipers look exactly like the AMG Line 450's except for the AMG lettering and the rotors are the same size at 400mm; 2) Fixed calipers have twice as many pistons as similar floating calipers because there is a piston on each side of the rotor; I've never heard of a two-piston fixed caliper, as it does not make any sense. You have 4 at minimum, if not 6 or 8. 3) And, that's not what fixed calipers typically look like (see 2nd pic of optional Euro 4-piston fixed calipers). So, either the vehicle pictured does not have the real brakes, or the description is messed up, IMO.
1) The F brake calipers look exactly like the AMG Line 450's except for the AMG lettering and the rotors are the same size at 400mm; 2) Fixed calipers have twice as many pistons as similar floating calipers because there is a piston on each side of the rotor; I've never heard of a two-piston fixed caliper, as it does not make any sense. You have 4 at minimum, if not 6 or 8. 3) And, that's not what fixed calipers typically look like (see 2nd pic of optional Euro 4-piston fixed calipers). So, either the vehicle pictured does not have the real brakes, or the description is messed up, IMO.
"Thank you for your contact and feedback regarding the 2020 GLE53.
From the information we have, the specs provided are correct but the pictures may not represent the production model. We will have additional information added to www.mbusa.com once it is available.
We appreciate the opportunity to respond."
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Well, I initially thought all the nanny stuff would be good as I age, but I think the backup cameras and the blind spot assist are the most useful things I have on current gle.
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Just took one gorgeous black GLE 450 for a test drive. It had parking assist, 20 inch 10 spoke wheels and augmented video. Not fully loaded, was roughly around $68000. This thing drives amazing and handles well. It was a short trip but will definitely go for a more detailed look and place an order soon.
GLE 450 2020 black/black 2 row augmented reality park assist 20\"
GLE 450 2020 black/black 2 row augmented reality park assist 20\"