Names change not only gangsters. SUV from Mercedes, which was called "ML", was not an exemplary citizen, but also was not a criminal. And yet changed the name on GLE. New name - new car? Not really. As criminals who have surrendered their accomplices and fearful revenge, ML resorted to a change in appearance.

However, a new face will not save ML - he will still recognize him. And if you want to decorate parking at home, take GLE Coupe. But the salon is very pleasant. Even more pleasant than Coupe, because more spacious.

Mercedes, who did not have enough letters on the entire line of models, spends the rationalization of the nameplates. GL is a new root for crossovers, which adds the ending, denoting the envelope. GLA - A-class size crossover, then GLC - C-CLASS size, then GLE with GLE Coupe variation and will eventually appear GLS - it will be a restyled GL.

The GLE motor line is from the diesel "four" (250 D 4Matic, 204 hp) to V8-biturbo from AMG (63 4Matic, 557 hp). In the list of options Pneumatic suspension, active stabilizers and packages Off Road.. With him ML ... Ugh, Gle is still steep on off-road. And in combination with the Diesel V6 (249 hp) and a new 9-speed automatic machine, a rather fast, but calm, relaxing car. He does not like to ride on the eyebrows, but if not crossing the borders, confidently takes into any weather. As it should be true Mercedes.

But the most interesting is Mercedes Gle 500e. A rechargeable hybrid with an electric motor in 85 kW and lithium-ion battery for 8.7 kWh. He is in the trend: forget about old hybrids, suitable only for the granny dock in a supermarket. In a pair with turbo V6, the electric motor is capable of catapulting GLE 500E to the mark of 100 km / h in 5.3 seconds! And without gasoline - to drive in a calm European pace about 30 km. About so much driven by a German client every day along the way to work or back. So, five days a week, he will not spend gasoline at all! Especially since the hybrid is charging in just three hours.

For 240,000, you can add a demultipator, the locking of the central diff, the air suspension and the protection of the bottom

We traveled around the country tracks. Here you need to overtake and maintain high speed - no gasoline is no longer obtained. But in GLE 500E it does not bother: the car without delay follows the accelerator pedal, imperceptibly connecting gasoline V6. We drove 60 test kilometers with a flow rate of about 9 l / 100 km. And what is nice, for savings you do not need to pay an advance. In Russia, GLE 500E costs 5 million, as well as the usual "five hundred" whose dynamics is comparable to a hybrid.

Text: Paul Horrel and Valery Aructin

"If the good intention is paved in hell, then simply direct Highway was laid on this damn options and originality," I thought when I once again tried to turn on the turn signal, but instead of the usual steering wheel switch, the hand stumbled on a hefty handle cruise -Control. Before that, I already had to be covered with a cold later, when by clicking on the button corresponding to the normal car for the readings of the on-board computer or some other minor action, I tried to turn on the parking transmission. Thank God, the selector is equipped with "protection from the fool", but the nerves are not executed. Sharing your impressions with our colleague Dmitry Alexandrov, rolling on the same days of the younger brother - GLC, heard, "if you use it as the right turn signal, becomes fun. Especially if there is someone from behind ... "

In fact, all this is our grinding to the ergonomics of the second in size from the "Mercedesian" line of SUV is not quite sincere. Running in his own soul, most of the most advanced opponents of the brand of Stuttgart (in fact, in our case, from Tuskalouse, Alabama) recognizes that he grows, rather from awareness of the fact that such a car shines to him at best strongly used, For the price tag is comparable to a good townhouse in New Riga.

To say that the car that came to replace M-Klasse (rather controversial in the chassis and reliability, but very popular with American housewives from a rich suburbs and "new Russians"), bad - the language does not turn. The design of the exterior is a sample of a modern style Mercedes-Benz - clear lines, a moderate amount of chromium and its location where it is necessary. This is the most "there" almost-almost found the Japanese and could not find Koreans and therefore, when you remember all those praise that Lexus or Infiniti crushed the weeks, they seem if not a stray-part lies, then excessively generous advance.

The dimensions of Mercedes-Benz Gle (4819/1935/1840) and their designer decoration brought the analogies with the other creation of the "DiCKE BERTHA" instrument. But if the giant Kruppovskaya Mortira was horrified by the Antanka soldier in the first world, then the GLE is limited to the suggestion of a fair share of respect. Moreover, quite peaceful. The car does not have tightly glued to Gelaendewagen halo vehicle The protection of the oligarchs, the combat vehicle of criminality or erased to half-term, but dodged to the brilliance of the ancient instance of guests from the south. This car symbolizes the other - it is a four-wheeled reflection of status and success. On the road, he is respected, reacting rather benevolently than fearful. Moreover, the owner of the GLE "fade" on the road will not allow any status nor the power unit.

We had a diesel GLE 350 D 4Matic on our test. It seems to be 620 nm already at 1600 revolutions - it is more than enough to tear from the traffic light, but I don't want to do this. The car has a completely different character and if you look closely, it becomes clear that in the eternal struggle Mercedes-Benz and the BMW will never be the winner. First of all, because even the most dead three-cylinder Bavage will be evil and sharp, and three times more powerful Mercedes will remain, paraphrasing the famous Pelevinsky slogan, "solid cars for solid gentlemen." True, the solidity is not synonymous with lethargy. The GLE highway causes associations with a cast-iron core, brushed along the deck - it rolls rapidly and inexorably, and all with the same solid thoroughness swallows small irregularities, joints, pits, koldobins. Diesel gives 258 horses by 3,400 revolutions, but by that time the car has long overcomes the mark of 100 km / h. The amazing smoothness of the stroke is ensured by both suspension and an impressive wheel base of 3,075 mm. The speed, however, ceases to feel almost immediately, as soon as Gle dials 40 km / h. After - that 70, that 130 - the difference can only be determined by the frequency of the flakes of the trees on the side of the sidelines, and the rapid remaining behind the neighbors on the road. Pressing the gas pedal does not give rise and sound, forcing the inceptions to cool, - almost all standard "Merseys" do not publish anything excitement. Behind the sound of exhaust, be kind to AMG!

In general, on this car it is very nice to go alone or with my family far and a long time (and preferably not on traffic jams - in them "Mercedes" 9-speed G-Tronik frankly, and when switching 3-2-1-2-3, a car is noticeable twirl). Actually, to expect the other from the car, the main market of which is the United States, and with their huge distances, a smooth ride style and cruel fines for exceeding the speed (with a permitted maximum of 65 miles per hour) and not falls. With all the fairness of the saying "Rich is not the one who spends little, but the one who earns a lot of", Mercedes-Benz Gle is very gentle by the wallet of its owner. For a week, ride through the metropolitan traffic jams and striking on the weekend in the Moscow Ring Road and the country highway, the fuel consumption indicator did not exceed 13.5 liters.

However, we will continue about the beautiful. Moderation and plugness surprises inside. After analytte interiors with white leather and obscene abundance of chromium to see a discreet, but a rich interior is a pleasant surprise. I want to thank that man that I asked a trend on a polished tree without a glossy varnish - with him a tree, even the most expensive brands looked plastic, and the only exception to this rule was Jaguar recent years.

In our GLE there was no sofa of white leather, as if borrowed from the warehouse of the scenery of the mafia series "Gomorra", nor excess shine chromium. But there was a style and feeling, as if it was not in the cabin of the car, but in the library of the residence of the British ambassador, that in the former mansion of Millionaire-Sakharozavodnik Kharitonenko on the Sofia Embankment.

To talk about noise insulation, speaking of Mercedes-Benz, it would be tactless. We will limit ourselves to what I say - in such a salon you can really enjoy the music. Moreover, the management of the Mercedes-Benz audio system is verified so much that it should force the Japanese to tear their hair. How many gentlemen were told from "Lexus" about the fact that their joystick Remote Touch - hellish heresy? But it was how four years ago, so remained. It seems to be a similar principle, but for some reason "Mercedes" for some reason it turns out easier, more convenient and clearer. The control interface is more logical and thought out, and the system itself without any unnecessary dancing with a tambourine clings the iPhone via CarPlay. The latter, however, it was not possible to make a picture from Yandex Navigator on the monitor, but on this claims to the system are limited.

As cool, how much is useless ... But still very cool!

GLE struck me and another option. On the roads of Germany, when we just got acquainted with Him and his brother GLE Coupe, her benefit was not so obvious, but in the Moscow streets and the Moscow Ring Road, the system of signaling about the transport next to the intersecting course, simply admired. You get used to this convenience that it is simply not clear how you can buy a car without it. And it's not just that the blinking and changing color large triangles are noticing about danger in time. Starting to use the option, after a while you understand that it is able to raise the driver, being taken to look in the mirrors!

But still, looking at the list of electronic fillings, many will say: "Mercedes in his desire to rip out on the rich customer technology of the future of the unmanned car, bridges his way to hell. The number of options for the "law of Moore" is the number of options that can digest the user before all of his time will go to the study of this gadget collection, will translate the critical mark and we can talk about the "Merce Law", watching the next owner owner on worthwhile, helplessly poketing into the monitor in search of a response to the question - "What is it for hell and how to enable it?" . But there is an antidote against it - just click the Start / Stop Engine button and go to the road, and preferably go on the journey. Fortunately, the reserve of the course you have about 1000 km ...

We thank the company CJSC Mercedes-Benz Rus and personally Tatyana Voronin and Dmitry Khokhlov for the provided car.

Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Inscription

Power 225 hp, acceleration 0-100 km / h 7.8 s, price from 4 907 700 rub.

Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI Quattro

Power 333 hp, acceleration 0-100 km / h 6.1 s, Price from 5 121 275 rub.

Power 249 hp, acceleration 0-100 km / h 7.1 s, Price from 5 320 258 rub.

Range Rover. Sport SDV8.

Power 339 hp, acceleration 0-100 km / h 6.9 s, Price from 5 896 005 rub.

BMW X5 xDrive 40D

Power 313 hp, acceleration 0-100 km / h 5,9 s, Price from 6 495 350 rub.

Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Inscription

Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI Quattro

Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 D 4Matic

Range. Rover Sport SDV8.

BMW X5 xDrive 40D

Audi Q7, BMW X5, MB GLE 350 D, Volvo XC90 D5, RR SPORT SDV8

Full-sized SUV Premium brand for many - cherished consumer dream. And for many, this dream, alas, remains unsinkable. We believe that dreams should come true, and collected at one time and in one place five cars at once - one of the other is better. Or no better? Now will figure it out!

Text Vasily Ostrovsky, photo Artem Popovich

All cars are currently reported. The most "old" - Range Rover Sport: His sales began in the summer of 2013. BMW X5 appeared at the end of the same year, and Volvo XC90, Audi Q7 and Mercedes-Benz Gle came to Russia quite recently.

Frankly, a comparison of such cars has a greater extent academic interest, rather than practical meaning. Speaking about such a format, as an expensive SUV of noble origin, it is necessary to take into account not only the "physical" parameters of the car, but its "sincere" qualities. It is difficult to imagine that a person who has thoughtful to sit behind the "Mercedes" steering wheel, can prefer his star of a blue-white propeller machine with a different ideology. Yes, and Engoman is unlikely to boil on the Teutonic technique: in his view, Range can only be even more expensive "Ranj".

But "Audi" and "Volvo" are somewhat mansion. However, Q7 was previously the status thing, while XC90 was only now raised to the level of the rest of the vehicles, considerably in price compared to its predecessor. Well, the more interesting our observations will be.

Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI Quattro

Without a small ten years, there was between the premieres of the two generations Q7 - the term for current standards is almost consecutive. The new "ku" differs from the old straight: if the former car seemed rounded by a rounded miscurrent, then now "Audi" was sharpened in the edges and ... stopped looking like an SUV. But because big crossover Just must be impressive!

Impressions from the salon are also ambiguous. The first assessment is cool. Interestingly performed climate control handles, on which the temperature and mode of operation are displayed. Great made of black wooden inserts with matte texture and thin stripes.

Impressive and completely digital devices: Graphics worked perfectly, and the highest functionality. However, the last feature is a stick about two ends: an excess of readings on the display significantly complicates perception. And very surprised orientation dashboard: It is not addressed to the organ of vision of the driver, but as if tilted down. To this, you get used to it, but the question "why?" Nevertheless remains.

SUV? Rather, a big wagon. Very big! And also - solid, strict, comfortable. Driving this car experience a sense of confidence and invulnerability. Perfect finish, proper handling and powerful acceleration of gasoline V6. Purchase on the back sofa almost more than you need! And the front is all good: comfortable chairs, beautiful and, in principle, understandable interface. What can I find face here? That's just I would prefer a version with a diesel engine, even if the dynamics would even be damaged. Then for me Q7 would definitely be a good option.

When removing the machine on the front panel and the doors, bright white stripes flashed, which are replaced by red after a while. Speected! I didn't like this performance, but not all experts appreciated such beauty, finding her annoyingly intrusive.

However, when it comes to the convenience of managing the multimedia interface, there was no differences: the Germans made a waum. The looped buttons of the touchpad in combination with a round controller and the selection keys of various menu sections are blasting the brain. In addition, the volume adjustment knob is located away from useless touchpad and besides swinging. As a result, adjust the volume to the passenger turns out to be more information than the driver. Mount from the mind!

"Audi" like soft suspension: Machine some incomprehensible way even large irregularities, without shaking wheels and without swaying the body. Yes, and the trunk is large, moreover, its volume can be adjusted not only by folding the rear row, but simply moving the individual parts of it back and forth. However, with a cunning on-board system, I could not find a common language, no matter how hard it tried: the journey of the management bodies on the central tunnel plunged me into horror. This is some kind of ergonomic vakhanalia, by God! I didn't like the screen instead of the dashboard: to figure out numerous numbers is not easy, besides, it remains an intractable mystery to me, why it is set with a slope down.

Our copy turned out to be in a strange configuration: with pretty expensive options, such as the Bang & Olufsen audio system, the car was deprived of the memory of the front seats and climate control for the passengers of the sofa. Steering column Generally not electrified - as, however, and on "Volvo". Nevertheless, there are no complaints from the chairs - the adjustment ranges are more than sufficient. Rear seats Also adjustable: individual parts of the sofa can be moved longitudinally and tilted the back in very wide limits. By the stock of space and the convenience of entry / exit "Audi" outside competition.

The armrest is divided into two equal parts,

each of which is regulated by length. At the same time, the "warehouse" itself in its depths is extremely modest in terms of volume

Touchpad does not justify expectations:

the driver has a desire to take advantage of them as a means of navigating the menu, but it is suitable only for the "palpais" input, which you use quite rarely

Very comfortable steering wheel

in places, grip is separated by gentle perforated skin. Separate joy - Special button to adjust the volume of the navigation system

Of the five cars, only Q7 was equipped with a 333-strong gasoline engine and inflounted only by Ranju. With the dynamics, of course, the crossover is all in perfect order. And the smoothness of the "ku-seventh" has left the smallest impression. More comfortable suspension I do not remember! Small irregularities crossover destroys completely, and large reduces to frivolous sizes. You can pass on the "Legging Police", without reducing the speed at all. Healthy!

But the car handling alert. On the one hand, the "German" demonstrates a magnificent holder in turns - on the other, it does not seek reliable information in the hands of the driver regarding the angle of rotation of the wheels: the light steering wheel does not have sufficient informativeness, and in turn it has to fall almost at random.

As for the passability, the "Audi" in this discipline is not strong, even despite the presence of a pneumatic suspension with the possibility of changing the clearance: a long wheeled base and large swells are not the best kindergarten on off-road.

BMW X5 xDrive 40D

Even at the end of the last century, in Munich, they proved to the whole world that the SUV could have a sports car habits: appearing in 1999, X5 became the most driver crossover (before the appearance of Cayenne was still three years). Yes, and now "X-fifth" everything also provokes to ride "with a high-raised key." Another thing is that, compared with the predecessor E70, the current car of the F15 series has become much more comfortable: excellent smooth course - the main acquisition of X5.

Like "Mercedes", the Bavarian crossover professes the facilities to tradition: from the point of view of the "boomer" in the cabin, everything is located in their places. but key difference Munich traditionalism from Stutgart is that from the point of view of a normal person in BMW with ergonomics there are no problems. With each new generation, the "X-fifth" is becoming increasingly rich electronics, but its high density per square meter of the car does not conflict with the convenience of use - except for navigation, which is categorically inconvenient to control the circular controller. Eh, here would be a normal human touchscreen ...

"Ha-Fifth" is a certain history and image. He is like a noble horse that dreams of breaking in a gallop. But what kind of boredom in the cabin? This is a crossover from the premium segment! Where is the deliberate luxury, which generously give up the nearest competitors? It seems to be all with it - "and the skin, and a face." And yet, as if something is not enough - some kind of deliberate gloss, or something ... but the trunk with a separate door is a comfortable thing. If we abstract from the specific image of the "boomer", then in the dry residue will be universal, but devilish fast car, well-appropriate inquiries of adult couple with a couple of young children, which will be cozy for not too spacious rear sofa.

Against the background of the competitors, the "X-fifth" salon may even seem slightly conservative: despite the fact that the multimedia interface is endowed with rather extensive powers, the main functions are still hanged on the usual buttons. Of inconveniences, it is worth noting non-fixed steering switches (determine in what mode wipers are working, only a person with well-developed intuition is capable of the same joystick.

Front armchairs at BMW masterpiece - without exaggeration. In addition to the millions of all sorts of familiar adjustments, the front seats also "break" in half the back: the angle of inclination of its top can be set separately. In general, the chair can be easily adjusted on any, even the most non-standard figure. Bravo!

BMW seemed to me too twitching: he accelerates jumps and slows down - the brake pedal was unnecessary. I did not like the fact that the thresholds are not protected from dirt - in this sense, Audi and Range Rover is preferable. But with the smoothness of the stroke there are no problems. And also surprised the lack of a pneumatic suspension with the adjustment of the clearance: it seems to me that in this class and for this money it should be mandatory equipment.

Bavarians have long supplied their dear cars projection displays, and X5 has not exceeded. According to the quality of information feed, it is flawless: a clear color image seems to boil over the road. HUD is also VOLVO, but the Swedes have a simpler successful.

Ambient lighting interior

allows you to select the color of the illumination at the discretion of the driver - the corresponding point in the onboard system menu is dedicated to this function.

Double armrest

opens access to the box on a central tunnel, in which a significant part of the volume has been pulled by the shelf under mobile phone. By the way, BMW supports the simultaneous connection of two phones

Most laconic dashboard

provides an unlaced perception crucial information. In addition, some data are displayed on the projection display.

X5 is not shy not shy to exhibit their sports skills

Despite the fact that the current "X-fifth" slightly cooled, changing the stiffness of the stroke for smoothness, it still does not hesitate to expose his sports skills - especially this applies to a modification with a 313-strong diesel engine, a creamy pair of dozen turbines. Motor - Chumova! And the box to him in the most suit: transfers replace each other quickly, but smoothly.

The steering wheel is clear, sharp - and at the same time not annoying excessively nervousness. Sports mode seemed by a piece of narrow use: Easy, unobtrusive impulvability leaves, leaving the naked bunch of nerves - for each pressing of the gas, the car is unnecessarily twitching forward, sometimes forcing to slow down. The brakes in X5, by the way, are also very sensitive - to this feature you have to get used to it.

From the point of view of passability, uniquely BMW is inferior to the leaders: despite decent ground clearance and well-working imitation of differential locks, X5 deprived and downstream, and pneumatic suspension with changeable clearance.

Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 D 4Matic

Normally GLE is considered new modelHowever, in fact, Mercedes became the most age-related participant in our test: in fact, this is a third generation ML, processed by restyling.

The interior during the modernization has changed not too much: instead of the display built into the front panel, it appeared with a new steering wheel, and a small wheel for walking on the onboard system menu gave way to a massive controller with a touchpad hanging over it.

Mercedes seems perfectly balanced machine

Inertia Schwabs Exploited with a multitude of the left-hander switch, to which you need to adapt a long time if your first "Mercedes". To the fact that the windshield wipers turn on to the left of the steering wheel, and not to the right, it is impossible to get used to it. But to the selector of the "automat", which sticks out from the steering column on the spot the lever for janitors, adapt instantly. When I moved to BMW after "Mercedes", then instead of moving from the place, I cleaned the windshield.

"Mercedes" for me - a brand special: I have a weakness from childhood to cars with a three-beam star. Salon at GLE Like a cozy office, from which I do not want to go out. Everything here is thorough, almost conservatively - and at the same time modern, respectable and aristocratic. There are no comments to the ride qualities - they are polished to the brilliance. Yes, and Mark speaks for himself: the word "Mercedes" does not need to explain to anyone. True, I do not like the new system of designations - on the hearing, it is almost impossible to distinguish between one SUV from another.

The front seats of our GLE have been electrified at the maximum. The management of them is traditionally put on the door, however, in the bases there are buttons there are buttons - in particular, they regulate the lumbar sub-project. By the way, a curious feature: as the seats shift, they automatically raise head restraints - in my opinion, it is absolutely logical.

It's just surprising that other manufacturers still did not occur to do so. No less strange and the fact that Mercedesovs for some reason did not use the seat to facilitate the driver's landing: when the ignition is turned off, only the steering wheel is off.

By the stock of space on the couch, Mercedes is inferior to the "Audi" and "Volvo", but wins from BMW and Range. There is no inconvenience with the entrance and exit, although the probability of staining pants still exists - the doors do not protect the thresholds from dirt.

Of all five cars, Mercedes gives the impression of the most solid car. In it, everything is emphasized well: and noble appearance, and a comfortable interior, and a spacious trunk. True, with a multimedia, it seems to me, the Germans have twisted themselves: the touch panel on the central tunnel here is clearly superfluous. But the picture on the screen is good: and the image quality is extremely clear, and the font is quite large - no problems with the perception of information. And the operation of the circular survey system and at all above all silence! I liked the fact that for GLE, you can order a dispensing box with a downstream: with it to pull out the trailer with a boat - a pair of trifles. And yet, with other things being equal, I would prefer the larger GL - solely because of its size.

From the point of view of cargo transportation, the GLE salon designed successfully. And although the pillows and the back of the rear row have to be added separately, lowering head restraints to the lower position, but this operation leads to the formation of an absolutely flat floor.

The easiest control of the audio system

due to the fact that the driver has the ability to choose the way to interact with it - through the menu of the multimedia interface, keys on the steering wheel or buttons on the central console

Cool circular overview with a clear picture,

which forms the chambers quartet, is a magnificent working tool: reversely, focusing exclusively on the display, on Mercedes is simpler simple

Light leather of the salon was too brand:

at all more new car With a mileage of less than a thousand kilometers, she already acquired a distinct blue tint.

The steering column will sharpen in the set of levers -

three left and one right. However, if you get used to the selector "automat" quite quickly, then a cornal multifunctional lever with turn signals and windshields is not so easy to learn

Three-liter diesel, which is revived by GLE 350 D, carefully inscribed in the "tax" 249 forces (in Europe, the same engine produces 258 hp) and is equipped with a 9-speed "automatic". Works such a tandem great: a set of speed occurs quickly, but in Mercedesian smoothly. Noise isolation worked in the most thorough way, the suspension is wrapped in excellent - smoothness is good even in sports mode. Mercedes generally left the impression of an ideally balanced car.

Yes, he is almost sterile in sensations - there is no single comment to his behavior! At the same time, the crossover from the Stuttgart is boring a boring language does not turn - GLE seems like a very alive and moving organism. His character is deliberately smooth, but it is precisely in this that the charm of this car lies: it is felt that a grand engineering work is worth such restrained behavior.

As for the off-road qualities of Mercedes, then on the road, he will only give way to "Ranju", and even then only the smallest: in the arsenal GLE 350 D, supplemented with Offroad package with pneumatic suspension, There is a lower transmission, forced blocking of the central differential and adjustable road clearance, the maximum value of which reaches 285 mm.

Range Rover Sport SDV8

Generation was made from Discovery, his heir was built on common platform With big "Rangem". During the reincarnation of RRS, it became easier for four hundred kg and got new engines - in particular, a 4.4 liter turbodiesel, which was just standing under the hood of our car. So mighty "Dviglo" and the tank will be dragged by playing - not the fact that the SUV! In response to the press of the SPORT accelerator pedal, slightly squeezing on the rear axle, goes into the offensive to the space under the uterine hum of diesel "eight". And although BMW and Audi will give up the Range Draga, and Audi, the impressions of overclocking are still very strong: you immediately feel in great and heavy, but at the same time an incredibly rapid machine that generates a sense of total superiority over other road users.

This illusion feeds a high landing - you look at the neighbors in the thread. It provides good visibility, but complicates access to the car: you can not sit down in Ranj and do not even enter, but rising. Low people jump into the salon will be more difficult than the growth of the growth above average. And the planting process on the front passenger seat of the girl in a narrow skirt and turns into a strip show at all!

Former "Sport" I did not really like it - with all Paphos, he seemed rustic. Here is the new "Ranj" - another thing! He is beautiful and Elegance, although it looks impressive and terrible. For the organization indoor space "British" is something like BMW - for example, in the back row, I miss my height, and it's inconvenient to sit there - interferes with a beveled body rack. In terms of handling, it is inferior to the Bavarian crossover - but it is clearly capable of off-road feats, for which I personally can ever fit.

Disadvantages When landing, the British SUV compensates for a full-fledged system of comfortable access and thresholds that always remain clean - they are completely closed with doors with seals.

Rear passengers "Range" is also not easy: in addition to the high location above the ground, the input-output complicates the protruding wheel arch and a strongly inclined body rack. Yes, and places on the legs are less than in other machines, although more than in BMW. And here is the largest armrest, in which it also lies the remote control of the entertainment system - each passenger is put on the monitor and a set of headphones.

The English car liked more than the rest. If you do not pay attention to some inconvenience like difficulties with the inclusion of seats heating, then "Range" bribes the convenience of landing. The steering wheel and armchair departure, facilitating the exit, and the thresholds are protected from dirt by the doors. And what is the motor here! He not only forces large car Rapidly gaining a move, but also is distinguished by an exorbitantly low fuel consumption. I am confused only possible problems with reliability.

The front row lives easier. Nevertheless, here is its specificity. For example, heating and ventilation seats can be activated only with the help display of the multimedia system, although in the desired menu item you get immediately by pressing a special button on the central console. By the way, only in the "Range" you can warmly warm or cool the back either the seat cushion, pressing the desired zone on the display with your finger on the chairs.

Unfortunately, RRS was published, without waiting for a new multimedia system, which debuted on Jaguar XE: the old one is distinguished by primitive graphics, obviously not corresponding to the status of the machine. I did not like and work with USB drives: the system does not recognize all flash drives and refuses to reproduce individual tracks for unknown reasons.

In general, the interior of the "British" produces an exceptionally pleasant impression - the skin of the first-class release is adjacent to polished aluminum and pleasant to the touch plastic.

Display with a forked image

it is considered a corporate chip of British cars: the driver and front passenger will simultaneously see different pictures

Non-fixed gearbox selector

it is understood in use, however, a brilliant washer. which manages the machine on other "Rangers", looks more stylish, but for easy use even preferable the joystick

Displays with outdated graphics -

here is the main problem of multimedia devices "Ranj Rover". However, you can refuse the usual analog instruments from the virtual dashboard.

Comfortable access system

on the British car significantly facilitates the process of placement behind the wheel: the steering wheel rises upstairs and presses to the front panel, and the chair shifts back

The trunk of this "Range" is apparently because he is "sport" - not perfect. First, a significant loading height complicates the placement of heavy boosted. Secondly, if you fold the rear sofa, then the smooth floor will not get. Thirdly, extract from the floor with a lot of full-size spare vessels can except a person with good physical training.

Despite the powerful motor, Sport does not have to go for racing tracks, although it is capable of going fast: the cruising speed is far behind the "hundred" for him - in the order of things. The smoothness of the course of good, however, when driving, more or less large irregularities comes to an understanding of whether the wheel's SUV: oscillations of unsophisticated masses feel better than I would like.

But on the passability of "Ranju" there is no equal! The suspension is characterized by impressive articulation, besides, pneumatic bullies allow you to raise the body over the ground up to a record 335 mm. Also in the list of off-road virtues at the "British" there is a razdatka with a praying, as well as the forced blocking of the central and rear differentials.

Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Inscription

Like the Audi Q7, the flagship crossover Volvo would have concluded at the start: the first generation XC90 gave way to his successor only on the twelfth year of life. However, the expectation of the new car was worth it - "the ninetieth" successful for glory!

And gasoline, and diesel engines that are equipped with XC90, have the same configuration: two liters, four cylinders plus reducing varying degrees of arrogance.

It looks like "Volvo" by Scandinavian careless, but at the same time modern and absolutely recognizable. Solid symbolism: the sign of Mars on the radiator grille, and the headlights are decorated with a hammer of the thorah - the T-shape of the LED running lights should be interpreted this way. It is a pity that the Swedes for some reason did not cover the thresholds by the doors: when landing is easy to stain his pants.

The appearance of the Swedish car seems to me boring. But inside the second generation crossover surprised not only highly artistic design of the interior, but also its convenience: everything is for a person here. Yes, and the "tablet" on the central console here is quite appropriate, especially since it is managed by touch, and not diligent twist and drill. And what is the chic sound of the audio system! It is a pity that "Volvo" went up so much: if the new XC90 cost as much as old, he would definitely become a hit!

Once inside the Volvo, you immediately relax, having honed the very "atmosphere of well-being", which so carefully impregnated the salon designers. The inner world of hs90 is made with a great taste and graduated from the grace. What is only worth the inner decoration of the door: a sculptural surface, a combination of textures, colors, smooth lines of docking materials make it a piece of art. Separate items that are presented as branded chips do not look far-finished: fried "jewelry" to start the engine and the selection of motion modes is not just functional, but also easy to use. In any case, the quality of the finishing of XC90 is not inferior to German and British cars. The only fear causes a lacquer black plastic, from which the buttons on the knob and the door panel are made, the framing of climate control deflectors and the display on the center console. It all looks fashionable, but in fact it turns out to be marked.

By the way, about the display: a vertically-oriented touch tablet with the Sensus interface, over the filling of which Corpel experts Mitsubishi ElectricDiffers good graphics and sufficient speed. It turned out to be easier to understand the menu than it seemed that the proportion of lack of logic does not suffer. But virtual devices were not impressed - after communicating with Audi, it does not leave the feeling that the Swedes mastered only a small part of the potential of such a dashboard.

The main problem in "Volvo" I first seemed the absence of buttons - it turned out that many functions were blocked into a large screen. True, it turned out that it was quite convenient to use it. Only small inscriptions on the monitor are grieved - you have to wear glasses, which are not clear where to store - someone's designers are not provided for. But the XC90 turned out to be the only car with a normal lever "Automat" instead of new-fashioned joysticks.

But the space of the salon in Volvo uses the entire coil! According to the stock of space on the second row of XC90 only the "Audi" is inferior, while the range of facilities for passengers is much wider here. In addition, our car was equipped with a third nearby seats, on which even an adult can accommodate. By the way, in the "Audi" and BMW configurators, too, a similar option is, however, there were no additional places in the trunk. But only Volvo offers a built-in baby chair: a cushion in the center of the sofa with a light movement of the hand is transformed into the booster.

And the trunk at the HS90 is completely the best! In addition to the fact that it is the most roomy, it can be extended to the salon, turning the second row to the smooth floor. The "main" loading platform varied typical for the "Volvo" Organizer dividing the space into two parts. Surprisingly, even the presence of a third row of seats was not a hindrance for a spare wheel in the subfield. And although this is just a punishment rate, but still ...

They are the strongest parties to the Swedish car. The Swedes were able to achieve such a conciseness, stubbing many functions in the depths of the multimedia system

In the movement "Swede" unexpectedly pleased with the power unit: suddenly it turned out that a two-liter diesel engine copes with such a major "Tulov", endowing the car with decent acceleration dynamics. And although "Volvo" is not so absent as his rivals, to reproach the car in the motor impotence it is impossible.

Summary

The long-awaited Audi Q7 left a very ambiguous impression. Having absorbed a bunch of new technologies, the German crossover reassembled itself: the high-tech instrument panel and the multimedia interface look great, but do not differ in use. Among the obvious advantages of "Audi" can be noted high riding comfort and space in the back row, however, the "blurred" steering and rather dull appearance do not contribute to the emergence of sympathy.

The long-term progress of the Bavarian crossover led to the expected result: by the amount of BMW X5 points, he took a deserved first place. In no discipline, he did not look frankly weakly, and on the ride qualities a famously stacking other participants in our "status" runs, once again I confirming the obvious: "Boomer" - a car for connoisseurs of fast ride. As for not the most spacious rear row and moderate success on off-road, it is easy to write off to a different system of values.

Mercedes-Benz Gle turned out to be the most balanced and harmonious car among itself. It is noticeable and estimated: Stuttgart's pupil did not allow himself to get herself lower than eight points. And this is in a sense too, the victory! "Mercedes" seeks to please all and immediately that it turns out convincing. To whom Gle seems not enough, we can advise to pay attention to the senior at the rank of GL, which will turn into GLS in the near future.

Running everyone on off-road, Range Rover Sport gave a slack in some nominations, giving way to competitors for freight qualities and a disorder in the back row. And yet it does not spoil overall impression From the British car: "Sport" has such strong charisma that individual flaws easily allow you to close your eyes. Brutal SUV with a huge diesel engine and incredible potential outside asphalt - serious carworthy of a real man!

Volvo XC90 turned out to be an extremely friendly car. Swedish crossover has an amazingly cozy interior, capacious trunk and a priesthood; A two-liter turbodiesel easily copes with moving in space such a large machine. "Volvo" will be the faithful companion in the city and an excellent fellow traveler in a long trip - in general, perfect
Family transport. In this format, high passability is not particularly needed to him, but the suspension could be softer.

The crossover from Ingolstadt in our market offers a modest choice of two three-liter V6 with a supervision: gasoline power 333 either 249-strong diesel. Both power units are equally - 3,630,000 rubles. In addition to four main complete sets (basic, Comfort, Sport and Business), the Germans offer and a whole wipes of non-shelf options. Audi warranty is limited to two years without a mileage limit, while the service will be waiting for you with open arms every 15,000 km.

The price list on large "Xers" begins with a mark of 3,330,000 rubles for the XDrive35i version with a three-liter turbo capacity of 306 forces. Diesel modifications are more expensive - from 3,490,000 rubles. However, in any case, it makes sense to choose from cars kaliningrad assemblywhich are offered in fixed configurations - they are much better equipped and at the exit are more profitable. Factory guarantee - two years without a mileage limit, interservice mileage defines the onboard system.

The most affordable version was GLE 250 D with a 204-strong diesel engine for 3,490,000 rubles. However, there is no sense in the basic version of the meaning - the "special series" is more than 250 thousand more than 250 thousand, but not in an example is richer. Such GLE 350 D, as we have, costs from 4,050,000 rubles. Gasoline modifications begin from 3,850,000 rubles., And the top version of GLE 63 S with a 585-strong V8 Buturbo is estimated at least 7,690,000 rubles. Warranty - standard two years without a mileage limit, anService interval -15 000 km.

The most accessible "sport" with a three-liter gasoline engine (340 liters s.) Is estimated at 4,122,000 rubles. The machine with a 249-strong diesel engine will cost at least 4,415,000 rubles. Modifications with V8 is even more expensive: diesel SDV8 (4.4 liters, 339 liters) will cost 6 080,000, and gasoline 5.0 S / C (510 liters s.) - at 6 135,000 rubles. At the top of the gamma settled 550-strong SVR. The Range Rover warranty is valid for three years and is limited to mileage of 100,000 km, and the corporate service will have to visit every 13,000 km.

Unlike competitors, VOLVO XS90 is a basic version with D4 diesel (190 liters.) It implies the drive only to the front wheels - for such a machine will have to pay 3,040,000 rubles. The more powerful D5 AWD (225 hp) will cost 230 thousand more expensive, and the most affordable gasoline modification T5 (249 forces) costs 3,281,000 rubles. For a 320-strong motor T6 will have to pay another 492 thousand. The factory warranty on the XC90 - two years without a mileage, a visit to the service - every 20,000 km.

At the time of the premiere of Mercedes Gle Coupe, many experts began to call him the main competitor to BMW X6, which now looks extremely strange. Yes, X6 interesting and decent car, but not to say that he is soupeless. For example, last year in the United States sold only 3900 with the "tail" BMWX6 against 47000 x5 and 46700 Mercedes ML. And once GLE Coupe still appeared, why suddenly he should compete with x6? Yes, because BMW x5 and x6 differ only in bodies. And, speaking on the market in one niche, they lure buyers from each other. At the same time GLE and GLE Coupe - two completely different cars.

GLE has a hybrid modification that GLE Coupe has. Gle 400 Glezine V6 here works in a pair with an 85 kilowatt electric motor, and the electrical battery is charging from directly. The floor of the hybrid trunk is noticeably higher, because the battery and other equipment integrated into the former body.

It is stupid to argue that GLE and ML are two completely different cars. Gle inherited from ML full off-road arsenal: a large range of change in clearance, downstream transmission and even mechanical lock rear Differential. GLE Coupe is deprived of a set to overcome off-road, but something he has acquired in return. The model that in Mercedes-Benz is counted for the range of the coupe, and not crossovers, sharpened under the asphalt.

Specifications

Excluding AMG models of general versions of Coupe and simple GLE are only two: with a 258-strong Turbodiesel 3.0 (for Russia - 249 hp) and with a turbocharged V6 (333 hp) of the same volume.

The GLE Coupe model is not equipped with a junior turbodiesel (2.1 l with a capacity of 204 hp) - it is installed only on the version of GLE 250 D, which may be rear-wheel drive (for Russia, these cars are not supplied). The turbocharged 4.7-liter V8 (435 hp) is also not in Coupe - it is present only on GLE 500. Perhaps it is temporary, because only the "five hundred" is still equipped with a 7-range machine instead of the newest 9G-Tronic.

However, the 7G-Tronic works together with the engine of the rechargeable GLE 500 E hybrid, which also does not have Coupe. The Gle 400 gasoline V6 is in a pair with an 85-kil-cylinder electric motor. Total power power plant - 442 hp

GLE Coupe only one unique modification. On GLE 450 AMG "Six" 3.0 forced to 367 hp But it does not only make it a capacity in power ... Huge air intakes, 21-inch discs in basic configuration - Intermediate link between ordinary GLE Coupe and AMG monsters, Gle 450 AMG Coupe looks as if he wants to eat the fastest crossovers in the world. Here, the settings of the pneumatic suspension and the electric power steering wheel, and even the moment on the axes are distributed differently: it is not equal, and in relation to 40:60 with the priority of the rear axle. With this version and let's start.

Forward to the unexplored

Gle450 AMG is not just roasting, it still also shoots when the gas is discharged. This is the most shameless provocation of the active ride. And how he goes! It is clear and accurately ruling, easily and excitely gains speed, perfectly keeps directly and it remains comfortable in Mercedes. One Note - Active Stabilizers transverse stability I would like to see in the standard configuration.

Equipment of ordinary versions leaves much to be desired, but this is a typical company policy. GLE CUPE body is strengthened as they usually increase the rigidity on sports cars:

• conductive amplifier in front of the radiator;
• cross beam in the back of the roof;
• the strut under the hood over the front racks.

The Agility Control Chassis for GLE Coupe - Standard, and the airmatic pneumatic suspension (option for 142,000 rubles) has its own settings. Electronics accurately controlled by electronics ADS Plus shock absorbers with stepless adjustment of damping (on models with spring suspension shock absorbers are also active, but mechanical - with "amplitude-dependent" characteristics), GLE Coupe is able to delight on the asphalt - not only from comfort, software and management.

Diesel thrust GLE 350 D (620 nm from 1600 rpm) is enough in any situation, and its sound is like a rumbling of a satisfied cat. And not too loud - noise insulation here is also on Mercedesian standards. Yes, the steering wheel is slightly empty, but this is a three-beam star standard.

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Up to 100 km / h Mercedes-AM G GLE 63 S 4Matic Coupe accelerates faster than you read its name - 4.2 seconds. And if someone seemed that the cool GLE 450 AMG is no longer necessary, now ... I don't remember other machines - only listen to the shooting of the exhaust of the mighty 585-strong "eight". Yes, the machine has not nine steps - here is still a strengthened version of 7G-Tronic, and the other iron is familiar to ML 63 AMG, but it all does not matter. Unbelled drive!

AMG version - another point of intersection of GLE and GLE Coupe: You can choose a "rocket" in any body and in any extent of the 5.5-liter v8 forcing. 557 hp or 585, if at the end of the index there is a letter S. I wonder if someone will not choose the most powerful version? Why not: without the options GLE 63 S Coupe will cost without a small 8 million, and the "second top" is 600 thousand cheaper.

A fun function that was not before: Monitor Motion Mode. Their number depends on the model, but there is always an Individual mode, where from the settings of the power unit, suspension and steering can be selected your option and save it. AMG version must have Sport + mode. Include it ... Instead of the road, the monitor shows a racing track with a red and white wet, and on it - the image of the car with the indication of all systems and the amount of accelerations. No less interesting "cartoons" shows and GLE with Offroad Engineering Pack in Offroad + mode ... Yes, we moved from asphalt!

We look next

With ice calm Gle slides down the 75 percent slope. The sloping assistant from the mountain is on all GLE, but the rest ... Diagonal hanging, traverses, cool lifts - I had to use and "Redeecha", and blocking, and choose all 285 mm clearance.

Here it is best to understand that GLE and Coupe are two very different models. Those who wanted more glamor received a spectacular body, for the rest of the GLE they retained a real SUV. His male, "economic" image is no longer considered a weakness - the image shaver is closed with a bright coupe. The interior of the hybrid is the same as other GLE.

Parameters

It's nice that GLE saved all the advantages of the ML model - this is a real Mercedes in the best sense of the word. Yes, and a set of off-road systems for it, if desired, you can form very serious.

Lowering, locking the rear differential and many other useful systems are available only as options. However, this situation is now at the main competitors. GLE Coupe is able to delight when driving on asphalt roads - not only due to comfort, but also to a considerable extent, its handling.

The onboard menu complicated: the perfect interface of the Comand is mired in new submenu. The buttons are not attacked by a million buttons, so much has been removed in the menu, including control of the pneumocontuits of the chairs.

conclusions

For the pleasure you have to pay. The car in the Coupe version will arrive at 500,000 rubles more than an SUV in the basic configuration. It is worth looking at the GLE 500 E. hybrid. If there is a garage and a socket, this is an excellent alternative to GLE 500 with V8. Especially since they are equally worth.

He will not force your heart to fight rapidly. Why there is a heart! You most likely do not even behave eyebrows. Although this is not some kind of vague car from the distant Chinese province, but new Mercedes. GLE, former ML. With this name, he is simply obliged to cause a reaction? And what else! However, to our surprise, he turned out to be quite ordinary ...

Bes Caprises

So, what prevents the name of the new GLE excellent? After all, if you consider it without stupid whims, it is in fact beautiful. But, alas, we can no longer do without whims. They built all modern marketing, they actually manage the market of luxury models, on which today there are so many delight of cars! So, on the general premium background, the new Mercedes is completely lost. Times when ML brightened, like a gold-plated dome, it seems that ended. Competitors made their job. Now it is not enough to just take and release the next generation of the Daimler SUV. To become a noticeable figure on the game board, you need to get out of the skin, and four times.

SPARE MONEY

So what can you surprise the new GLE? His body with comfort accommodates five - the landing is so soft and comfortable that the best and wish can not be wished. In the GLE pneumatic suspension, a body running 300 mm above the road, and permanent four-wheel drive With the distribution of the moment in the proportion of 50:50. Under the hood is a large diesel, which will easily pull a couple of cars with coal. By the way, about the coal: in the black-colored rinse, still popular among the fans of the brand, Gle looks like a giant mole from under the ground. And the interior decoration is very far from the grace and grossly hints for excess money in the owner's pocket, which he spends clearly not on high art. In principle, for the usual life of everything listed enough, but this is not completely densely, taking into account the success of competing firms.

Air requires beauty

In general, it seems new Gle. Particularly nothing to prevent competitors. And not only external, but also internal. First of all, he loses his own brother - GLE CUPE. Today, when the main mass of the owners is in the body of the air, the forms of the coupe for a large urban SUV is much more attractive than the wagon. After all, where is more pleasant to turn on a charming compartment than in a rectangular suitcase. The coupe brighter looks, less weighs, and in his habits more sport, zador and freshness. Probably, Gle Coupe will go with his relative as well as in his time BMW X6 with one-platform x5, - it will simply devour!

Let break away

The second, perhaps the GLE-universal shine not on the asphalt, but on the off-road? We checked. And what happened? The stabilization system was very harsh, and off-road electronic assistants showed themselves unnecessarily correct when overcoming complex sites. It seems that this is good, because the main thing is not to burn and not damage the car. But what if you need a bold jerk? I'm not talking about the opportunity to break away, let the fan from under the wheels. Much more fun on off-Round (and even more so on the asphalt) GLE Coupe with its sports settings for transmission and vigorous electronic assistants. Oh neither twist, and a lover of style, excitement and separation will take a coupe. Without an alternative! Although it is completely impractical, frankly selfish and in some way even stupid, because in this case it is easier to buy sports sedan. And do not build from yourself the pioneer and the conqueror of off-road. But is it a man when choosing a premium all-wheel drive car Does the brain use? Fortunately, there was no such thing on our memory.

In a hammock in the wind

Well, well, why is the GLE-universal intended then? Maybe for a big family? Alas, there are no less disappointments. Family likes comfort? In theory - yes, if, of course, there will be time to enjoy, that is, a moment will come, when the children are shifted, and the bags will stop tipping over to the floor. Suppose such a moment came ... And here it becomes obvious the desire of designers to please both the two opposite categories of car enthusiasts. In other words, they are crushed and before that part of the public, which still remembers the signature dimeler's elasticity of the chassis, and at the same time do not forget to please those who prefer to sleep in the hammocks in the wind. The result is not too convincing.

Germans are difficult to confuse

It seems that the designers intentionally deprived GLE individuality, its unique taste. The car was like an ordinary pizza. And the fact that it is the highest quality, unfortunately, does not save. It seems that in the history of luxury SUVs there was a moment of truth when the manufacturer, thoroughly interposed in the brutal and merciless market in the wilds, began to bite his own tail. True, the Germans do not confuse this. They are generally confused. They are confident that the M-class for their appearance in 1997 "" caused a segment of premium SUVs and since then belongs to the number of the most successful cars in the world. " Yes, how did you think? There were no "Rangers" never in the world. Like this!

Want, Implasses

But the GLE engine is excellent! Diesel produces 620 Newtons already at 1600 crankshaft revolutions. Oh-very much! Power in 258 hp It is available in complete volume from the mark of 1190 revolutions. Beauty, and only! Honestly, I have a weakness to triple diesel engines. These aggregates are close to my spiritual warehouse. Weathered, but the most confident power, beautiful thrust plus the minimum of vibrations and reasonable fuel consumption - what else is needed for happiness? Until hundreds - seven seconds! It is faster than the average driver is required, even a lover to tear from the traffic light. Impretten until it stops - hips the back of the seat. Maximum speed marked in 225 km / h. Apparently for those who have already received everything in this life and now with a light soul looking for a way to heaven. However, diesel equipment themes are good, which does not provoke on streaturing. Calm sneezing on the boulevards is also quite appropriate.

DO NOT BE NOISY

By the way, the diesel cannot be called absolutely new - it has been brought to perfection V-shaped six volume of 3.0, which is indicated by the index 350. Due to the use of casting under pressure in the manufacture of crankcase, the motor in the course of modernization was facilitated by several kilograms. In addition, diesel was equipped with a modern Bluetec exhaust cleaning system. Its main components - closely located for exhaust collectors catalysts, multistage saw filters and urea injection in exhaust system For sampling - allow today to meet the "Euro-6" regulations. The high torque of the diesel engine is primarily important for those who drive with a trailer. The same ML in Europe is used so quite often. In addition, the high moment, especially on low revs, allows you to change the transmissions less often. Thus, the problem with the elasticity and smooth operation of the power plant is solved, but noise from under the hood is significantly reduced. As a result, today the 350th quieter than the petrol equipment close to it.

System of checks and balances

But, anyway, beautiful diesel does not solve the already mentioned main problem - Availability of a fellow on a model range in a compartment format. This ill-fated relative spoils the whole picture. Although GLE Coupe is far from perfectly in terms of comfort, but in it this deficiency is successfully compensated by an excess of sports, and there is nothing to offer the hero of our test drive in this sense. The poor wagon remains one on one with her not too attractive body and far from the perfect ride chassions. Judge about them from the point of view of primitive sibertism or driver trepidation - anyway. It is also sad because the Little Off Road War Universal also does not win because of its strict electronic assistants. And it seems that everything he remains is to pray for lovers of high ceilings.

Technical details

The car is built on the traditional rear-wheel drive platform for the company. The engine is located longitudinally. Gearbox automatic nine-step. Transfer case With a central differential dividing torque in a proportion of 50/50. Steering wheel - electromechanical. Front suspension independent on double transverse levers. Rear suspension - multi-type. The coefficient of the aerodynamic resistance of the body is 0.35.

Text: 4x4 magazine