It’s not surprising that it looks exactly like the GLE-Class SUV in front.
Automakers usually start removing camouflage from prototypes to signal a closer reveal. The Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupetest car is technically covered in less camouflage, but we are unsure why the front doors are not wrapped. Mercedes may be trying to hide the fact that the front fascia is not covered. This spy shot is the first among our long list for 2020 GLE-Class spy photos.
Although camo wrap remains around the fascia’s edges, these spy shots give us an excellent idea of what is happening in the front of the GLE with slope roof. Although the overall design will remain the same as the current model, the intake at the lower end will shrink in size. This is almost exactly the same as what we saw on the standard. GLE-Class SUV. The front doors could also be camo-free and may be GLE-Class standard-issue. This striptease may not reveal much, but it is still the best view of the coupe-ish crossover we have seen.
The rear is where the real magic happens, with the sloped roof opening and rear hatch opening that blur the line between SUV and sedan. Although there are still some camouflaging details, our impression of the facelifted “coupe” is positive. Although the proportions are more balanced than the GLE Coupe, we believe it will still be a hate-it/love-it machine for most people.
The interior and powertrain of this crossover will not differ from the GLE SUV. This means that the digital cockpit will be fully functional with the MBUX system, but there will be less headroom and cargo space at the back. A turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six will power all four wheels. An AMG variant will soon produce well over 400 horsepower (298kilowatts).
For the GLE Coupe standard, expect the remainder of the camo to be removed in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show, if it is not already.