Three new Mercedes-Benz limited-edition giant SUVs add extra worth

Mercedes-Benz has launched three new limited-edition giant SUVs, every bringing additional model and worth, and every out there in “strictly restricted” numbers.

Nonetheless, whereas the pricing is down for the GLE300d and GLS450d Version 7 specials, the GLE450 4Matic Coupe AMG Line Plus Version is pricier than the mannequin on which it’s primarily based.

Whereas the AMG Line Plus Version is designed to present the GLE Coupe a darker, sportier feel and appear, the Version 7 variations of each the GLE giant SUV and the GLS upper-large SUV carry various glossy new design parts.

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Outdoors, the (deep breath) Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4Matic Coupe AMG Line Plus Version provides black 22-inch AMG 5 twin-spoke alloy wheels and an AMG spoiler lip to enrich the usual Night time Package deal parts.

Inside, there’s black Artico/Microcut seat trim, and this version rides on the Airmatic Package deal air suspension system with adaptive damping.

There are not any modifications to the GLE450 Coupe’s 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, which continues to ship 270kW of energy and 500Nm of torque to all 4 wheels.

And tools nonetheless extends to AMG Line goodies together with a multifunction sports activities steering wheel, AMG ground mats, entrance seats with four-way lumbar adjustment, inside chrome package deal, AMG physique styling and bigger entrance brake discs.

Different normal options embody heated seats, Thermatic automated local weather management, heat-insulating darkish tinted glass, ambient lighting, Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto, wi-fi cellphone charging, the Parking Package deal together with 360-degree digital camera, and a full suite of driver help methods.

Pricing is $163,300 earlier than on-road prices – $3400 greater than the usual GLE450 Coupe 4Matic ($159,900 plus on-roads).

Meantime, the GLE300d 4matic SUV Version 7 provides third-row seats and electrical rear seat adjustment and heating as normal, plus distinctive 21-inch AMG alloys.

These options are along with normal GLE300d SUV equipment like MBUX Augmented Actuality navigation, Burmester encompass sound, ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof, heat-insulated dark-tinted glass and rear USB ports with high-voltage charging.

Powered by an unchanged 180kW/500Nm 2.0-litre turbo-diesel, the GLE300d 4Matic SUV Version 7 is priced at $141,800 earlier than on-road prices – $3100 lower than the GLE wagon variant on which it’s primarily based ($144,900 plus on-roads).

Lastly, the GLS450d Version 7 scores newly added 21-inch 5 triple-spoke alloys, a multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather-based, velour flooring mats, entrance seats with four-way lumbar adjustment and the Superior Plus Package deal that includes climatised entrance seats, head-up show, energy closing doorways, MBUX Augmented Actuality, wi-fi cellphone charging and Burmester encompass cound.

Moreover, the GLS450d Version 7 features Thermotronic automated local weather management, heat-insulating tinted glass and a panoramic sunroof, however there are not any modifications to its 270kW/750Nm 3.0-litre turbo-diesel.

Each Version 7 fashions include a set of driver security aids, together with Blind Spot Help, Exit Warning Assistant, Site visitors Signal Recognition, Lively Site visitors-Help, Lively Steering Help, Lively Lane Maintaining Help and Lively Distance Distronic.

A tow pack is on the market for each Version 7 fashions, priced at $3000.

The GLS450d 4Matic Version 7 is priced at $171,000 earlier than on-road prices, which is a considerable $13,900 lower than the usual variant ($184,900 plus on-roads).

Australian gross sales of the present (fourth-generation) Mercedes-Benz GLE, which was first launched in 2019 as a wagon after which a ‘coupe’, had been down 41 and 52 per cent in 2024, when with 1873 registrations the German model’s giant SUV was outsold by the BMW X5/X6 (3979), Land Rover Defender (3209), Vary Rover Sport (2206) and Lexus RX (2075.

Additionally first launched in 2019, the present (third-generation) Mercedes-Benz GLS discovered 472 new Australian properties final 12 months – down 27 per cent on 2023 and fewer than the BMW X7 (1135), Lexus GX (868), Vary Rover (685) and Lexus LX (585).