7 Features That Make the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE a Must for Drivers

What better way to experience the gorgeous sights and roadways of Crescent City than in a luxurious SUV from Mercedes-Benz? More specifically, if you're looking for a great utility vehicle that not only provides you with a lot of comfort and convenience but also embodies many new advancements in seamless technological integration and environmentally friendly design, then you might be interested in the updated 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE. Why? Well, there are a lot of reasons why, but we decided to give you seven in particular that highlight some of the updates, improvements, and conveniences that make it a perfect purchase for drivers in the region. By the end of the article, if you're compelled to make your way to a Mercedes-Benz dealer near Crescent City, reach out to the team here at Mercedes-Benz of Medford so we can answer any questions you might have about the refreshing new features for the 2024 model year GLE.

#1 - Upscale Interior Details

An all-new steering wheel, improved interior cabin flow, and upscale materials featuring chrome accents help to give the 2024 GLE an extremely luxurious feel. Your choice of fresh Catalina Beige and Bahia Brown color schemes match nicely with the leather upholstery, along with the available MANUFAKTUR Black Piano Lacquer Flowing Lines trim. The refreshed interior design was extracted from the Mercedes-Maybach GLS, while the patterns come from the popular Mercedes-Benz S-Class. This gives you an entirely new feeling of luxury for the updated and expertly refreshed 2024 GLE. It's a mixture of comfort and progressive styling for those who want a midsize SUV that's more than just utility and performance. If you're regularly visiting friends around Crescent City, this makes for a perfect vehicle to show up in style for special occasions or upscale events. It makes every adventure outside of your home an exciting and regal one. Whether it's down to the beach or up to the regional airport, every drive will feel like a luxurious one.

#2 - Seamless Dual Screens

Life is challenging enough as it is. You don't need more complications if you can avoid them, and one way that Mercedes-Benz helps with reducing complications when it comes to the GLE's tech suite is by consolidating the infotainment layout for the 2024 model year. Instead of having multiple separate screens spread across the dashboard as part of the infotainment stack, the GLE now features seamless dual displays containing a customizable digital layout for the driver gauge cluster on the left side and an HD touchscreen for infotainment access on the right side. Both screens measure 12.3 inches, and the seamless design makes it easier than ever to access information, customize the displays, change your music, add apps, or utilize the available wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This gives you more opportunities to focus on enjoying the drive to your destination rather than trying to fumble around with multiple displays positioned throughout the dashboard. It's all seamless for improved accessibility and easy functionality.

#3 - Over-the-Air Updates for MBUX

No one likes being stuck with old, outdated operating systems. For a lot of vehicles, once you buy them, what they had when you test-drove them is precisely what you get for as long as you own them. With the 2024 GLE, you are not beholden to the standard operating system functionality after you buy it, and this is all thanks to the over-the-air update capabilities to improve the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) operating software. The software can be updated and improved upon over time with over-the-air updates. This can include everything from new features to updates to existing features and everything else in between, helping to improve your 2024 GLE over time without having to buy a whole new vehicle to do so. This reduces complications in your life, all while making the GLE more accessible over time. It's a win-win situation for  Crescent City drivers.

#4 - Updated Voice Assistant Functionality

If you live a busy life and you want to enjoy all the coastal beauty that Crescent City has to offer without spending a lot of your time fiddling with buttons and controls to configure the infotainment settings and convenience features just to your liking, that's where the updated "Hey Mercedes" voice assistant comes in. You now have access to more actions, more help commands, and more ways to access and customize the GLE's functionality with even fewer keywords. In fact, some commands can be issued without even saying, "Hey, Mercedes," so it makes it even more convenient to issue commands and get results when it comes to climate control, emergency services, navigation support, and even features like ambient interior lighting. This allows you to spend more time focusing on the destination rather than configuring your settings or personalizing features.

#5 - New Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain for Improved Efficiency

Given just how beautiful many of the locations throughout Crescent City are, many residents may want to preserve that beauty as much as possible by indulging in a vehicle that is as environmentally friendly as possible. Mercedes-Benz has obliged, and the entire 2024 GLE trim lineup is electrified to some degree, including an all-new plug-in hybrid model. The GLE 450e comes with a 134 hp electric motor paired with a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine, making a total of 381 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque. This gives you all of the performance that you have craved from the brand's midsize SUV lineup, but with the added electrification to help reduce reliance on traditional fossil fuels. If that's something that you really care about to help preserve the area's environmental identity, shopping for the all-new 2024 GLE 450e might be something worth your while.

#6 - Trailer Maneuvering Assist

A luxury-focused midsize SUV can have practical applications outside of its designated segment. A good example of that is the 2024 GLE being primed to tow up to 7,700 lbs worth of cargo. That is an extremely impressive figure for a midsize vehicle. Such trailering capacity, however, needs supporting features to make the most of it, and Mercedes-Benz engineers have also improved how you trailer. This is thanks to the all-new Trailer Maneuvering Assist, which will take over steering for you when maneuvering a trailer at low speeds. The feature automatically regulates the steering angle and stabilizes the trailer when in reverse or negotiating corners. You can even modify and monitor the trailering capabilities and settings via the updated MBUX infotainment suite, which features neat assists like the dynamic guidelines so you can know if the vehicle and trailer will fit in certain areas or where it's aligned with the lane. This makes it perfect for those who hitch a camper to their SUV for regular visits to Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park for camping trips.

#7 - Off-Road Engineering Package

One of the new features of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE is the Off-Road Engineering Package. This particular package is available for the GLE 580, featuring an underride guard and 1.2 inches of additional ground clearance when equipped with the AIRMATIC air ride suspension. You can also make use of additional infotainment features for the Off-Road Mode that you can access via the MBUX display, which includes a Surround View option that makes use of the 360-degree camera system. You can see around the vehicle and watch for objects that are coming up to avoid rocks, holes, or anything else that might obstruct your path. This is fantastic for those in Crescent City who regularly venture down Howland Hill Road or to Tolowa Dunes State Park and want a luxury SUV that can also venture off-road. The 2024 GLE, even with its luxury appeal, is still practical for rough and rugged adventures thanks to every trim coming standard with 4MATIC® all-wheel drive, meaning it's always ready for a challenge.