Earlier fully-imported (CBU) batches that came with 22-inch wheels do somewhat penalize ride quality, but they did look stunning.Īs the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 in Malaysia wears the AMG Line outfit, it gets the usual more aggressive front bumper with larger air inlets, a pair of ducts at the rear bumper, and the rather huge front diamond grille that adds to its presence. Speaking of tyres, I think 21-inch wheels give the ideal balance in terms of aesthetics and ride comfort for the GLE. The distinctly broad shoulders and tumblehome paired with the enormous 315 section rear tyres work hand in hand to enhance GLE’s squat look. The aforementioned muscular stance is particularly noticeable from the rear. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 just has such a commanding road presence from its size, muscular stance and a massive three-pointed star on the grille. If you’re looking for a car to make a statement on your social status, this is it. And I found that the attributes most of us associate Mercedes-Benz to (maybe used to) are present in the GLE 450 it’s wafty and has the sense of heft from the way the doors close to the way it drives.Īlso read: BMW X5's rival, CKD 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 launched, priced from RM 475kīut before we dive into how the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 feels, let’s take a brief run through the car’s exterior. That is, until I’ve driven this – the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. My feedback ranges from “it’s alright” to “my head is bopping up and down, is this the same company who made chicken commercial?” I’ve been rather critical of the ride quality of recent Mercedes-Benzes regardless of the suspension type – passive, adaptive, or air – whether it’s the C300, A250, or E350e. However, it seems that this sought-after quality isn’t found in the majority of contemporary Mercedes-Benzes, even if said Mercedes-Benz features air suspension. Now, the purpose of that video is to draw a parallel to the “magic carpet” ride quality in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Jaguar even came up with a cheeky response, which fuelled a friendly ad war. I personally thought it was a brilliant marketing exercise. About 8 years ago, there was a commercial by Mercedes-Benz that showcased the Magic Body Control in the S-Class using a chicken.
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