New Mercedes-Benz C 43 4Matic and GLE facelift India launch on 2 November

Mercedes-Benz India has set the stage to introduce the refreshed GLE SUV alongside the sporty AMG C 43 in India on 2 November, 2023. Unveiled in February this year, the mid-life facelift has brought a bunch of updates to the SUV in design, interior, features, and powertrain areas, whereas the all-new AMG C 43 has debuted a new four-cylinder engine paired with electric gas turbocharger. It was revealed in April 2023.

New Mercedes-AMG C 43: Highlights

Based on the new-gen C-Class, the AMG C 43 features a new 2.0-litre, inline four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 402PS and 500Nm of torque. It is paired with an AMG Speedshift nine-speed automatic transmission and a 4Matic all-wheel drive system. Above all, this is the first production series engine to come equipped with an electric gas exhaust turbocharger. Additionally, it gets 48V mild hybrid assistance. It can achieve 100kmph from a standstill in a claimed 4.6 seconds and provides an electronically limited top speed of 265kmph.

Visual updates include AMG-style front and rear bumpers, a new grille, quad exhaust tips, AMG-spec alloy wheels, rear-axle steering wheel, AMG ride modes, an 11.9-inch touchscreen intonement system, a 12.3-inch driver display, distinctive seats, and a new AMG steering wheel, among others.

Mercedes-Benz GLE facelift: Highlights

The updated GLE gets new headlights, daytime running lights, redesigned taillamps, new wheels with sizes ranging from 19- to 21-inch, and two new colour schemes: manufaktur alpine grey solid and sodalite blue metallic.

Inside, the cabin features a new steering wheel with touch capacitive controls, new upholstery themes, and air-con vents made from galvanised metal like the Maybach GLS. There are new interior colours: catalana beige/black (GLE-only) and Bahia brown/black. Moreover, it has borrowed 'manufaktur piano lacquer black flowing lines' trim from the Maybach GLS. The 13-speaker, 590-watt Burmester sound system now offers two new features, such as personal sound setup and Dolby Atmos. However, it retains the 12.3-inch dual-screen setup.

All trims of the new GLE are now electrified with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. Plus, the SUV gets a fourth-gen PHEV system with an EV-only WLTP range of up to 109km. Internationally, the GLE is offered with various four- and six-cylinder engine options with 450 4Matic, 300d 4Matic, and 450d 4Matic, along with 350de 4Matic and a new 400e 4Matic trim levels. There is also a GLE 53 4Matic+ and the top-rung GLE 63 S. Mercedes might also bring the GLE Coupe to India along with AMG versions of the SUV.

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