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On the evening of July 10th, the new generation of Mercedes-Benz CLE was officially launched. New car positioning medium and large SUV, a total of 6 models, the price range is 699800-889800 yuan.

As a medium-term revamped model, the new car does not make drastic changes, but only optimizes the appearance, configuration and other details, but looks younger and more dynamic as a whole. In terms of appearance, the front face of the new car basically continues the style of cash models, using large-size smoked air intake net, and the interior of the grille is decorated with a large number of trigeminal star emblem elements. The main changes of the new car focus on the details of the middle net, headlights and front enclosure. The horizontal trim in the middle of the net part of the new car is thicker, while the headlight group abandons the iconic "double L" shape and is replaced by a horizontal dot matrix layout, similar to the design of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC. In addition, the front surround shape has also been adjusted, using a segmented design to enhance the overall sense of movement of the new car.

On the side of the body, the outline of the new car is consistent with the current model, and the straight waistline continues to make the side look very slender, with double five-spoke wheels below, making the new car sporty. In the rear part, the shape of the new car taillight has also changed obviously, and the new car taillight internal light group also adopts a brand-new style design, which echoes with the front face light group. In addition, the new car adds an in-line air diversion tank design on both sides of the rear, together with the two exhaust tailpipes and diffuser devices at the bottom to enhance the sense of movement of the whole car, and the chrome decoration under the bumper is replaced by black diffuser decoration. the visual effect is more exquisite.

In terms of interior decoration, the new car continues the layout of cash models, but the details are adjusted. The new car continues to be equipped with a full LCD instrument and a dual-screen layout of the central control screen, but it is equipped with a new three-spoke multi-function steering wheel and Mercedes-Benz's latest MBUX system, which supports wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto mobile phone interconnection and OTA upgrades, adding a sense of technology and luxury to the interior.

In terms of power, the new car is equipped with 2.0T and 2.5T engines, among which the GLE 450s are equipped with a combination of 2.5T engines and 48V motors, with a maximum power of 367hp, a maximum torque of 500Nm and an acceleration time of 5.9s from 0 to 100km/h. The plug-in hybrid model GLE 400e is equipped with 2.0T engine, comprehensive power 245kW, comprehensive torque 700Nm, battery capacity 31.2kWh, pure electric mileage up to 88km (NEDC operating mode) and 0-100km/h acceleration time of 7.4s.

As a medium and large SUV of Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz GLE is introduced into the Chinese market in the form of imports. Considering the positioning and price of the new car, the new car will continue to compete with the same class models of BMW X5 and Audi Q7 after launch.

From January to May 2023, Mercedes-Benz GLE sold 16159 vehicles, Audi Q7 6362 and BMW X5 48, according to new car traffic insurance data.

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