Intelligent and sporty

Words Rachael Reid | Photos James Aspin and Belinda Foord

The dynamic powerdomes on the bonnet of the GLE 450 4MATIC Coupé hint at its power, but Rachael Reid from Her Supercar Life gets behind the wheel and puts it to the test.

As you climb into the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC Coupé, it feels as though you’ve seated yourself in a personal cockpit of safety and serenity.

With its sensationally sporty design, the GLE is refined, intuitive and powerful.

The steering is light and sensitive to the touch with the added benefit of lane keeping assist.

Promising a quiet and smooth drive, the GLE Coupé glides through the gears, staying true to speed, accelerating, and decelerating in a seamless motion.

Surrounding the doors and centre console, an open-pore wood finish gives the car an air of extreme luxury.

It’s almost an otherworldly experience, driving along with the moonroof opening above the cabin to make it feel spacious and light. 

With AMG interior and exterior body styling, the GLE Coupé provides well cushioned and comfortable seating and ample space and storage for the whole family. 

The direct-injection turbocharged six-cylinder engine flexes an impressive 270kW of power, 500Nm of torque and 48V of EQ Boost.

The GLE Coupé puts out all the technical stops with an easy to navigate MBUX system, Parking Package with 360 degrees camera, wireless phone charging and heated seats.

Overall, the GLE Coupé takes to the road with so much ease you almost feel as though you’re floating, offering a relaxing and comfortable driving experience.

Her Supercar Life

Rachael Reid is an exotic car enthusiast, ex-race car driver and mum of three. Her Instagram page, @hersupercarlife is all about empowering female luxury car ownership.