Mercedes GLE’s Bouncy E-ABC Feature Bounces Itself Out of U.S. Models

Mercedes followers who cherished the bounce of the GLE Merc’s E-Energetic Physique Management must roll their very own, or purchase a 2021 GLS 580 or GLS 600 Maybach.

When you occur to see a Mercedes driving low, normally it’s as a result of mods within the suspension. It’s a uncommon sight to see a Mercedes lowrider, to make certain. Nonetheless, the corporate did have one factor in frequent with lowriders basically: the bounce. Fortunate GLE homeowners who opted for the corporate’s E-Energetic Physique Management, or E-ABC, found they might make their rides bounce not solely out of sentimental surfaces, however on the road whereas on the mild or low-speed cruising.

Alas, that a part of the Mercedes Free Driving Help is now not accessible to the GLE as of 2021. In response to MotorTrend, the characteristic is barely accessible on a few pricier rides.

“We continuously consider our portfolio to make sure we simplify the ordering course of for our sellers and prospects,” a Mercedes consultant instructed MotorTrend. “We’ve determined to proceed providing E-ABC as an choice within the GLS 580 and commonplace on the GLS 600 Maybach, however have eliminated the choice from the GLE/GLS 450 because of low take charges.”

Why the low-take charges? As a result of the E-ABC can also be an $6,500 choice, one few are prepared drop lots of money upon, particularly when for round $1,200, they’ll have the same trip (although no bounce) from the Mercedes Airmatic air-ride suspension.

At a beginning value of just about $55,000, most GLE prospects would quite focus their funds on options they’ll truly use. And some would quite not want to purchase Dramamine to go along with the bouncy-bouncy woman within the driveway.

Thus, those that need E-ABC will now be paying six figures to get it. The GLS 580 begins at practically $99,000, with the choice pushing the bottom as much as $105,500 by itself. The GLS 600 Maybach, in the meantime, hits the bottom working at $160,000; the choice value is a drop within the bucket, by comparability.

Mercedes provides the E-ABC can be accessible within the S-Class and S-Class Maybach. Nonetheless, these sedans “gained’t provide the bouncy bounce mode” discovered within the SUVs. In spite of everything; how usually would anybody drive their S-Class off-road? Guess it’s time to go to the hydraulic store.

Images: Mercedes-Benz

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