Mercedes GLE gets butch styling to take on rival premium SUVs

AutoExec Summary
The new Mercedes GLE SUV breaks the brand’s own rules by offering a seven-seat option at a starting price of $100,000. The vehicle comes with standard features such as 20-inch wheels, all-wheel drive, faux leather with open-pore wood trim, and heated front seats. The infotainment system is easy to use and the second row offers plenty of space with 70mm of additional legroom. Buyers can also customize the GLE with a variety of optional add-ons, including a $3400 air suspension package with adaptive dampers. While the standard steel-sprung suspension lags behind rivals, the optional air suspension is a remedy for ride comfort and body control. Overall, the new GLE is a technological leap forward, though the nervous standard suspension leaves room for improvement.

Brands mentioned: BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, ANCAP