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Old Dec 2, 2025 | 05:34 PM
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Considering a 2026 GLE 450 but was wondering what changes might be in place for the 2027 car. I found some spy photos with new headlights and taillights that incorporate the Mercedes star. I also came across this short video on YouTube. Does anyone have any insights for the next model year updates? Are any engine updates planned for the 450 model?




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Old Dec 2, 2025 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by cb804
Considering a 2026 GLE 450 but was wondering what changes might be in place for the 2027 car. I found some spy photos with new headlights and taillights that incorporate the Mercedes star. I also came across this short video on YouTube. Does anyone have any insights for the next model year updates? Are any engine updates planned for the 450 model?

https://youtube.com/shorts/X_m2tlywgQE?si=riDLyKEKmkF__Zyp


Yup looks about right in line with MB's current star everything design language.
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Old Dec 3, 2025 | 08:40 AM
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Old Dec 3, 2025 | 08:53 AM
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My God, Its Full of Stars

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Yes, they are going overboard on the stars!
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Old Dec 3, 2025 | 09:02 AM
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They need to add a small vase to the dash with a laurel leaf twig...
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Old Dec 6, 2025 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Sparky66
Sales manager told me that the 2028 will be "new" and that appears to follow MB's seven year runs before body design changes
The last change was 2019 wasn't it..It's past 7 years.
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Old Dec 7, 2025 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Sparky66
Sales manager told me that the 2028 will be "new" and that appears to follow MB's seven year runs before body design changes
I've always go the first of the new models every 7 years. My current is a 2020 that I got in April 2019, so it the historic schedule was followed the next would be a 2027 coming out in 2026. I'll be ready for a new one, but will pass if no significant changes.
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A sales manager told me that they are discontinuing the GLE, and there are only a few left; I should get one now. Sounded like a sales tactic to me. I called MB USA to confirm his comment. They informed me that this was not an accurate statement and that the 2027 GLE will be revealed in mid-2026 and will be available to order. Deliveries will be early 2027. You should have seen the sales manager's face when I told him in person that I had contacted MB USA and received the correct information.
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Originally Posted by switte
A sales manager told me that they are discontinuing the GLE, and there are only a few left; I should get one now. Sounded like a sales tactic to me. I called MB USA to confirm his comment. They informed me that this was not an accurate statement and that the 2027 GLE will be revealed in mid-2026 and will be available to order. Deliveries will be early 2027. You should have seen the sales manager's face when I told him in person that I had contacted MB USA and received the correct information.
I’m not sure trying to sell a client a lame duck model is a good tactic.
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Originally Posted by switte
A sales manager told me that they are discontinuing the GLE, and there are only a few left; I should get one now. Sounded like a sales tactic to me. I called MB USA to confirm his comment. They informed me that this was not an accurate statement and that the 2027 GLE will be revealed in mid-2026 and will be available to order. Deliveries will be early 2027. You should have seen the sales manager's face when I told him in person that I had contacted MB USA and received the correct information.
Now, why on earth would MB discontinue the GLE? This is one of MBs top-selling SUVs. That person is definitely being aggressive.
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Originally Posted by switte
A sales manager told me that they are discontinuing the GLE, and there are only a few left; I should get one now. Sounded like a sales tactic to me. I called MB USA to confirm his comment. They informed me that this was not an accurate statement and that the 2027 GLE will be revealed in mid-2026 and will be available to order. Deliveries will be early 2027. You should have seen the sales manager's face when I told him in person that I had contacted MB USA and received the correct information.
How did you contact MB to get that info?
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Originally Posted by switte
A sales manager told me that they are discontinuing the GLE, and there are only a few left; I should get one now. Sounded like a sales tactic to me. I called MB USA to confirm his comment. They informed me that this was not an accurate statement and that the 2027 GLE will be revealed in mid-2026 and will be available to order. Deliveries will be early 2027. You should have seen the sales manager's face when I told him in person that I had contacted MB USA and received the correct information.
Never patronize that dealer again.
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Old Jan 27, 2026 | 11:40 AM
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Lots of spy shots of the 2027 SUV and coupe at the link below. Looks new headlights and taillights. Dash looks a little different too, It seems the large integrated screens have been separated and a new air vent design.

https://newcarscoops.com/t/2027-merc...-facelift/1534



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2027 would normally be a new model on MB's typical 7-year cycle. I was hoping to replace my 2020 450 (57k mi.) this year and want more than a facelift. I know the stalling of electrification is throwing a wrinkle in things. A quandary.
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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon
2027 would normally be a new model on MB's typical 7-year cycle. I was hoping to replace my 2020 450 (57k mi.) this year and want more than a facelift. I know the stalling of electrification is throwing a wrinkle in things. A quandary.
Ya it seems so, when it comes to Germans, the Macan was facelifted twice so it is not unheard of in the industry.
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Originally Posted by switte
A sales manager told me that they are discontinuing the GLE, and there are only a few left; I should get one now. Sounded like a sales tactic to me. I called MB USA to confirm his comment. They informed me that this was not an accurate statement and that the 2027 GLE will be revealed in mid-2026 and will be available to order. Deliveries will be early 2027. You should have seen the sales manager's face when I told him in person that I had contacted MB USA and received the correct information.
@switte I have heard that they are discontinuing the "coupe" version of the GLE, but not the SUV. Maybe that's what the sales manager was referring to... 🤷‍♀️
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Makes sense to discontinue the coupe. Also makes sense the guy at the dealer is too stupid to realize it makes no sense that MB would discontinue the GLE which is one of their core and most successful products
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Old Jan 28, 2026 | 10:34 AM
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@switte I have heard that they are discontinuing the "coupe" version of the GLE, but not the SUV. Maybe that's what the sales manager was referring to... 🤷‍♀️
The coupe is not going anywhere (at least for 2027). Lots of spy photos with redesigned lights.
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Interesting... I have seen the spy photos of the SUV but not the "coupe"

@cb804 do you have a link to the redesigned coupe? I just bought a 2026 GLE450 Coupe. I would like to see what I'll be missing out on.
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Interesting... I have seen the spy photos of the SUV but not the "coupe"

@cb804 do you have a link to the redesigned coupe? I just bought a 2026 GLE450 Coupe. I would like to see what I'll be missing out on.
Lots of photos here. I just ordered a 2026 GLE coupe. Looks like a few minor changes in the headlights and taillights. More stars!!!

https://newcarscoops.com/t/2027-merc...-facelift/1534

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@cb804 Thanks for those pictures. Yeah, I can do without those headlight and tail light "stars." Now, I'm glad I took delivery of a '26 model.
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I saw an E class sedan the other day with the star tail lights. Looked fine on that car. I think they will look fine on the GLE also.
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Would this SUV be considered the v167? I have been trying to figure out the differences between v167, c167, and w167. I've read conflicting things.

Is it AMG vs non AMG models? Does one denote the SUV vs the coupe variant?

I have a 2024 GLE450, so is it a v167?
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