最近有人在斯图加特首次拍到了奔驰下一代高性能跨界车。该车很可能就是2020款GLE 63 AMG，这款四门轿跑车采用凶猛的黑色轮圈和硕大轮胎，进一步佐证了其身份。之所以称其为2020款车型是因为GLE63将于2019年全面更新。新一代GLE比现行版略大，造型更圆润，类似更小的GLC级车型。该车采用更宽大前大灯，由于采用新的MRA平台，轴距进一步增加。这次拍到的AMG车型显然采用了更具侵略性设计，包括专属格栅和前脸，或许还额外增加外延轮拱。车厢内预计预计将采用类似轿车的玻璃驾驶舱。虽然新车更大，但预计不会增加第三排座椅。而增加的是输出功率，特别是AMG版本。预计该车搭载的V8双涡轮引擎功率超过500马力，甚至会提供弱混动系统。与引擎搭配的控制系统包括重新调校的悬挂，它可以让这辆高性能跨界车进一步降低行驶高度。预计奔驰新一代GLE将作为2019款车型上市，而AMG高性能版本将晚几个月发布，很可能作为2020款车型于2019年亮相。
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 63 AMG Spied For The First Time
Here’s our first look at the next high-performance crossover from the folks in Stuttgart. This would appear to be the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 63 AMG, identified by the menacing black wheels shod with massive rubber underpinning the four-door coupe body. We say 2020 because the plebian GLE 63 is getting a makeover for 2019, which we’ve seen in previous spy shots.
The new GLE will be a bit bigger than the current model and sport a more rounded shape similar to the smaller GLC-Class. There are wider headlamps up front, and the wheelbase certainly appears to be stretched thanks to the new MRA platform it will be riding on. The AMG model pictured here obviously adds a bit more muscle to the design with a unique grille and front fascia, and possibly some extra flare to the fenders though the camo print on the body does a good job of hiding such cues.
Inside, the GLE is expected to have the glass cockpit found in the automaker’s latest batch of sedans. Despite the slightly larger design, the GLE is not expected to add a third row of seats. What will be added is horsepower, especially for the AMG model. Expect a twin-turbo V8 making well over 500 horsepower, or possibly a mild hybrid system. Managing that power will be a thoroughly retuned suspension that gives this performance crossover a noticeably lower ride height compared to the standard model.
We expect Mercedes-Benz to launch the new GLE-Class next year as a 2019 model. As is usually the case with AMG, the performance version will follow several months later, with a debut in 2019 for the 2020 model year.