The facelifted Mercedes-Benz GLE has officially arrived in SA, with all derivatives now featuring mild-hybrid powertrains. Here’s a look at pricing for the updated SUV…

At the start of 2023, the facelifted Mercedes-Benz GLE was revealed. Now, the updated V167-generation SUV has quietly arrived in South Africa.

The refreshed range kicks off with the GLE300d 4Matic, which starts at R1964 600. Note this model is also offered in 7-seater form, pushing the starting price to R1 984 000.

While the pre-facelift version of this derivative used a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine generating 180 kW and 500 Nm, the updated model’s more powerful oil-burner gains a 48-volt system and integrated starter generator, effectively rendering it a mild hybrid. Peak outputs improve to 198 kW and 550 Nm, with an additional 15 kW and 200 Nm (courtesy of the mild-hybrid gubbins) briefly available.

Again fitted with a 9-speed automatic transmission as standard, the GLE300d’s claimed 0-100 kph time thus falls from the outgoing model’s 7.2 seconds to just 6.9 seconds, while the top speed rises from 225 kph to 230 kph.

Meanwhile, priced from R2075400 (or R2094800 in 7-seater form), the GLE450 4Matic now makes 280 kW and 500 Nm courtesy of its turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-6 petrol engine, resulting in a 0-100 kph sprint time of 5.6 seconds and a top speed of 250 kph, according to Mercedes-Benz.

Finally, the new GLE450d 4Matic replaces the old GLE400d, with its upgraded 2.9-litre 6-cylinder turbodiesel heart now generating 270 kW and a whopping 750 Nm. With pricing starting at R2041500 (or R2060900 for the extra row of seats), the German automaker says this derivative is also capable of reaching 3 figures in 5.6 seconds, with a maximum speed of 250 kph.

Depending on the model, the updated GLE can be specified with the AMG Line exterior package for an additional R65800, while the Night Package (R16900), AMG Line interior package (R27900), Exclusive trim package (R9600) and Driving Assistance Plus package (R42200) are also available.

Other options include various alloy-wheel designs (measuring up to 22 inches in diameter), Nappa leather for the dashboard (R32000), a head-up display (R23200), power-closing doors (R11800), the Off-Road Engineering package (R12600) and air suspension with adaptive damping (R38300).

How much does the Mercedes-Benz GLE cost in SA?

Mercedes-Benz GLE300d 4Matic – R1964600

Mercedes-Benz GLE 300d 4Matic 7-Seater – R1984 000

Mercedes-Benz GLE450 4Matic – R2075 400

Mercedes-Benz GLE450 4Matic 7-Seater – R2094 800

Mercedes-Benz GLE450d 4Matic – R2041500

Mercedes-Benz GLE450d 4Matic 7-Seater – R2060 900

The figures above include a 2-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.

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