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Mercedes-Benz presents the GLE Coupe SUV (pictures)

Mercedes-Benz released photos of its newest model, a coupe version of the GLE SUV (formerly the M-class), which copies the style of BMW's X6 model.

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Wayne Cunningham reviews cars and writes about automotive technology for CNET's Roadshow. Prior to the automotive beat, he covered spyware, Web building technologies, and computer hardware. He began covering technology and the Web in 1994 as an editor of The Net magazine.
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Mercedes-Benz announced a model name shake-up earlier this year, changing the M-class name to GLE. Now, Mercedes-Benz shows off a new variant in the GLE lineup, which uses a coupe-style body.

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This model will be sold in the US as the GLE 450 AMG 4Matic Coupe, meaning it will come with all-wheel drive and a drivetrain tuned by Mercedes-Benz's AMG performance division.

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The GLE 450 AMG 4Matic Coupe makes use of a 3-liter V-6 engine, employing twin turbochargers to produce 362 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque.

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The standard GLE model uses a traditional SUV body style, while the GLE Coupe gets a fastback, which will affect cargo area.

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Handling systems include all-wheel drive with a 40:60 default torque split, and an adaptive air suspension with what Mercedes-Benz calls Active Curve Assist.

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The GLE Coupe makes use of Mercedes-Benz's Sports Direct Steer system, which  allows a small steering wheel.

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The center 8-inch LCD in this photo shows performance gauges. Optional features in the GLE Coupe will be Mercedes-Benz's roster of driver assistance features, which include adaptive cruise control and the ability to self-steer at slow speeds.

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The console carries a drive mode dial, offering Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport Plus and Individual.

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