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its been a while since we discussed the 2024 facelift. Well Mercedes dropped a little easter egg teaser on social media yesterday and announced the date snd time for the official press event. The reveal is going to be Tuesday January 31 at 6pm
On first take looks like mostly taillights, headlights, and grille tweaks
Ya pretty much... I guess it is possible it is also getting the same version of MBUX (MBUX 2.0, myMBUX) from the W223 S-Class and W206 C-Class as well just landscape because of the older Mercedes style screens, oh and finally wireless smartphone integration?
Based on the A/CLA facelift I would expect to see MBUX 2.0 with wireless smartphone integration and no touchpad but in the same horizontal 12.3 inch screen
Based on the A/CLA facelift I would expect to see MBUX 2.0 with wireless smartphone integration and no touchpad but in the same horizontal 12.3 inch screen
I guess it's all about compromises. If we lose the (arguably) better steering wheel but gain wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, I'd be okay with that. I'm indifferent about the track pad, and don't know the difference between MBUX 1 and 2 as it would pertain to the GLE.
It'll be interesting to see if the full range is available at the same time. Have there been any spy shots of the updated 63S? Mercedes has a way of dragging their feet on the "big boy" AMG models, but since there (probably) won't be any significant powertrain updates, maybe they can launch all of them at the same time. I'm going for the 53 so I'm optimistic it will be available ASAP.
And hopefully a powertrain variant without the stillborn 48V system.
I'm confident the 580, 450, 53 and 63 motors will continue on unchanged while the 350s inline four will gain the 48 volt ala C300 and GLC300. So you'll have a whole new model variation to complain about!
I guess it's all about compromises. If we lose the (arguably) better steering wheel but gain wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, I'd be okay with that. I'm indifferent about the track pad, and don't know the difference between MBUX 1 and 2 as it would pertain to the GLE.
It'll be interesting to see if the full range is available at the same time. Have there been any spy shots of the updated 63S? Mercedes has a way of dragging their feet on the "big boy" AMG models, but since there (probably) won't be any significant powertrain updates, maybe they can launch all of them at the same time. I'm going for the 53 so I'm optimistic it will be available ASAP.
True, and the button type aside, I actually like the look of the new wheel more than the current wheel.
Hopefully the AMGs will be available to order at the same time, even if their delivery timeline is pushed back compared to the normal GLEs. I would like to be able to compare it to the 2024 X6M that is getting announced in February and then place an order for one or the other sooner rather than later.
Originally Posted by chassis
And hopefully a powertrain variant without the stillborn 48V system.
48V is only going away when they replace it will a fully electric powertrain lol.
Even BMW is expected to update its X5 and X6 range this year with a 48V MHEV system.
True, and the button type aside, I actually like the look of the new wheel more than the current wheel.
Hopefully the AMGs will be available to order at the same time, even if their delivery timeline is pushed back compared to the normal GLEs. I would like to be able to compare it to the 2024 X6M that is getting announced in February and then place an order for one or the other sooner rather than later.
48V is only going away when they replace it will a fully electric powertrain lol.
Even BMW is expected to update its X5 and X6 range this year with a 48V MHEV system.
Looks like they slapped the the GLC's headlight on it. Why make something nice look bad? Must be a new requirement for design engineer.
It’s a cheap way to change something without putting in any effort, lol. This entire model is a testament on how to build something without much thought or effort.
True but the C63SE still has a 48V system supporting the 4cyl engine.
Originally Posted by toban
Dealer told me awhile back that the 2024 GLE lineup may be the last series with the internal combustion engine. Going electric.
HHUUMM!!
Toban
Going full EV probably wont happen until the next generation of GLE. I'm guessing we'll still have a 2025 GLE with ICE.
Maybe your dealer meant the V8 going away for 2024, I've heard other dealers express the same thought but nothing confirmed.
Originally Posted by BlueYonder
Plenty of countries around the world don't even begin to have the infrastructure for EV's. I can't see Mercedes abandoning those markets.
TBH I don't think MB actually cares that much about those other markets. I don't have the numbers to back it up, but I assume North America and Europe constitute the vast majority of their sales.
Dealer told me awhile back that the 2024 GLE lineup may be the last series with the internal combustion engine. Going electric.
HHUUMM!!
Toban
Dealer gibberish designed to trigger a fear-based sale.
I am presently sitting in one of “those markets” which will not have EV infrastructure for decades to come. And there are more MBs here than you could imagine. In addition to innumerable MBs, I saw two Maybachs here in a twenty four hour period, which is two more than I see in a typical month.
Dealer gibberish designed to trigger a fear-based sale.
I am presently sitting in one of “those markets” which will not have EV infrastructure for decades to come. And there are more MBs here than you could imagine. In addition to innumerable MBs, I saw two Maybachs here in a twenty four hour period, which is two more than I see in a typical month.
I thought he was talking about poor-er countries that literally do not have the power infrastructure to support EVs.
If you're out in the midwest, isnt it likely that you live in a house that you can just add a charger to?
I'm in NYC and if I want an EV I have to pay my garage $150/mo for charging -_-
I thought he was talking about poor-er countries that literally do not have the power infrastructure to support EVs.
If you're out in the midwest, isnt it likely that you live in a house that you can just add a charger to?
I'm in NYC and if I want an EV I have to pay my garage $150/mo for charging -_-
There are a huge number of older homes with 100 amp or lower electrical service…lots of them still have fuses rather than electrical trip breakers. The neighborhood infrastructure doesn’t have capacity either. These neighborhoods tend to have lower priced homes where lower income people reside.
“In the '60s and '70s, 100-amp service became more common – better than earlier service, but still low by modern standards. In the '80's, 200-amp became more common to accommodate the growing electrical demand of the various equipment in the home.”
Even if your house has a 200-amp main panel you probably don't have a 50-amp (or higher) 240v circuit easily accessible in the garage or near the front of the house unless you're a hobby welder. More common are 30-amp circuits for dryers and that would be about four times better than a 120v household but would still take ages to fully charge a big EV battery. It cost me about $3000 to put in a 60-amp sub-panel in my garage for my woodworking equipment.
It’s a cheap way to change something without putting in any effort, lol. This entire model is a testament on how to build something without much thought or effort.
The butt looks even worse. Looks like they destroyed the coupe.
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