2019 Mercedes GLE 450 4Matic Introducing

2019 Mercedes GLE 450 4Matic Introducing https://goo.gl/Q2HyT1

First test 2019 Mercedes GLE. Mercedes has a long standing tradition in the luxury SUVs segment, so, if the Germans say they have surpassed themselves this time, they have our full attention. We gathered the best impressions from Autobild, Auto motor und sport and AutoPlus.

Essentially, this is the second generation GLE, but also the fourth generation M-Class. In 2015, Mercedes changed the birth certificate of its large SUV to put more logic into the line-up. This time around Mercedes has opened all technical registers in Stuttgart and the GLE comes with a number of firsts, the most important of which are:
Supported by the 48-volt electrical system, the springs and dampers, which are based on the well-known “Airmatic” air suspension, adapt to fully automatic driving situations. “Smart” pumps on each wheel provide the dampers with oil in milliseconds, raise or lower the body. If the front camera sees a pothole coming, it sends this information to the hydropneumatics, which then iron out the street pain as if the ground were a fluffy carpet. Spring and damper forces are individually controlled on each wheel, which prevents not only roll but also pitch and stroke movements. The result is a comfort that we have never experienced in an SUV.

The Curve mode of the Dynamic Drive Select allows the GLE to tilt slightly in the curve. Somewhat like a motorcycle, of course with the restriction that the Mercedes allows that for a maximum of 3 degrees. The idea is that, by lifting the outer air springs a little higher in a bend, you help the inner wheels stay flatter on the road. A maneuver that offsets part of the lateral forces exerted which in turn should provide more comfort to the occupants.