This weeks WapCar Ratings returns to SUVs, and we have the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 AMG Line with us here today. At RM 475k, it outprices all other SUVs we have tested, but will it thoroughly outdo them as well?Just as with every other model, scores here are relative to the GLEs segment and not the new-car market as a whole. For every other car, theyre in our Ratings page which can be accessed here.Mercedes-Benz GLE 450: Driving Performance - 34.5/50, Smooth operator Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

We’re halfway through 2021 and though it felt like time has been moving quickly to some, others might think that the first half of the year felt like the entirety of 2020 (albeit worse, perhaps?).Despite the persistent lockdowns, the first half of 2021 did at least gave a us a few model launches, from the Toyota Corolla Cross to the all-new Isuzu D-Max. Still, we have 6 more months to go before 2020 2.0 2021 ends.Without further ado, here are some of the cars we think could be launched in

About 8 years ago, there was a commercial by Mercedes-Benz that showcased the Magic Body Control in the S-Class using a chicken. I personally thought it was a brilliant marketing exercise. Jaguar even came up with a cheeky response, which fuelled a friendly ad war.Now, the purpose of that video is to draw a parallel to the “magic carpet” ride quality in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. However, it seems that this sought-after quality isn’t found in the majority of contemporary Merced

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) is in a strong position to capitalize on the sales and services tax (SST) cut extension.Originally meant to expire on 30-June 2021, barely a month after the price deducted, locally-assembled (CKD) 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 was launched, the extension until 31-December 2021 will allow MBM to fulfill more of the orders collected."We welcome the governments decision to extend the sales tax exemption until the end of this year. Last year we saw tangible benefits fr

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has announced today that it will be launching a locally-assembled (CKD) variant of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4Matic AMG Line, priced from RM 475,501, without SST, valid until 30-June 2021.The model will supersede the previous USA-made (CBU) GLE 450, which was priced at RM 584,720 with SST discount (RM 608,888 with full 10 percent SST).CBU models had 22-inch wheels, early models had E-Active Body Control air suspension, later models had AirmaticFor reference, the BMW X

You might have heard of petrol-hybrid vehicles, but a diesel-hybrid? Well, since the oil-burner isn’t that popular here, we will miss out on this 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350de that was just launched in Thailand.Mercedes-Benz Thailand offers various models with diesel engines in the Kingdom, but this is the first diesel plug-in hybrid model offered by the three-pointed star over there.Available in only a single variant called, deep breath, Mercedes-Benz GLE 350de 4Matic Exclusive, the diesel