B U S I N E S STUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

KUWAIT: Abdul Rahman Albisher & Zaid Alkazemi Company, the authorisedGeneral Distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Kuwait, has announced the officiallaunch of the new Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 Coupé at The Avenues Mall - PRES-TIGE on September 17 where it will be displayed until September 19. The ulti-mate embodiment of success, style and performance, the all-new Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 4MATIC Coupé is an exciting interpretation of a four-door SUVcoupÈ that has no equal. An expressive masculine vehicle, this commandingSUV meets the highest of standards in terms of performance, design and com-fort to deliver a dynamic on-road driving experience, whatever the terrain.

The new Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 4MATIC Coupé combines the sportiness of acoupÈ with the strengths of an SUV. Exceptional agility, distinctive engine soundand typical sports car acceleration are united with poise, assurance, tremendouspulling power and perfect traction. Its avant-garde exterior design and exclusiveinterior adds to its stand-out appeal - a unique creation for those looking for anall-round vehicle with high-performance technology and an emotional design.

The all-new Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 4MATIC Coupé comes with a powerful,hand-built AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine and a wealth of AMG-tuned enhance-ments that add unrivalled performance to its sleek coupÈ styling and command-ing SUV strength.

The one-of-a-kind engine is hand-built according to the traditional AMG phi-losophy of “one man, one engine”. A characteristic feature of the “one man, oneengine” production process is the AMG engine plate bearing the signature of theresponsible engine fitter. Apart from serving as an AMG hallmark confirmingsuperlative production quality, the AMG engine plate also attests to the peerlessDNA of Mercedes-Benz’s high-performance brand.

The AMG RIDE CONTROL sport suspension works with the ACTIVE CURVE SYS-TEM and the AMG-specific Sports Direct-Steer system to make handling tremen-dously responsive and cornering razor-sharp. And thanks to the AMGPerformance 4MATIC all-wheel drive and 5 DYNAMIC SELECT transmissionmodes, the agile and adaptive GLE 63 4MATIC Coupé is ready to match your driv-ing mood, whatever it may be.

“The new Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 Coupe offers increased driving performance,exceptional dynamics and an undeniable presence whether cruising down a busyhighway or dominating rugged terrain. The commanding SUV promises its driv-ers comfort, style and a performance beyond expectations,” said Michael Ruehle,CEO, Abdul Rahman Albisher & Zaid Alkazemi Company.

GLE 63 4MATIC Coupé customers have a choice between powerful and extra-powerful: the AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine develops a maximum power of 410kW (557 hp) and a torque of 700 Nm. The S-Model raises the respective values to430 kW (585 hp) and 760 Nm. Whichever variant the customer opts for, the 8-cylinder powerplant, delivers immensely powerful performance.

The 5 DYNAMIC SELECT transmission modes of Slippery, Individual, Comfort,Sport and Sport+, which the driver selects, using a rotary control on the centreconsole, assign fundamentally different characteristics in terms of driving dynam-ics.

Design: commanding, extrovert and powerful Visually, the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 4MATIC Coupé skilfully embodies the firm-

ly established principles of Mercedes-Benz design: sensuousness and clarity. Thetop-of-the-range V8 model from Affalterbach manages in an emotively appealingway to bring the fascination of motorsport to everyday life with a powerful domi-nance. A first glance reveals the new four-door coupÈ to be an extrovert, standingpowerfully on its large wheels.

The Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 4MATIC Coupé adopts the AMG design philoso-phy, familiar from many other high-performance vehicles, with the characteristic“A-wing” in the front apron. The model’s sculptural front design includes a twin-

blade louvre in silver chrome with integral AMG lettering, and large centralMercedes star. The A-wing is painted in the colour of the vehicle, while the trimstrip is in silver chrome. The new front view is especially characterised by the twolateral, large air inlets, while the above-positioned, black flics ensure an optimalflow of air onto the cooling modules.

At the sides, the GLE 63 4MATIC Coupé design is inimitable, from the longwheelbase and the “V8 BITURBO” lettering, to the dynamic look of the roofline,low windows and beltline. The rear end of the vehicle has a decidedly sporty look,the spoiler lip on the boot and the AMG sports exhaust system with two chrome-plated twin tailpipe trims are just two of the many breath-taking elements.

Added exclusivity and visual presence can be achieved with the Night pack-age, which features black radiator grille louvres, exterior mirror housings, roof railsand window surrounds.

High-grade interior Like the exterior design, the interior of the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 4MATIC

Coupé also boasts many exclusive design elements and features. High-gradematerials, first-class precision and a luxurious quality feel are the hallmarks of theinterior.

Thanks to its distinctive upholstery with greater contouring and higher sidebolsters at the front, the sports seats offer excellent lateral support. Perforatednappa leather, special seat upholstery layout with topstitching and AMG badgesmake for an exclusive look and feel. This is further complemented by the 3-spokePerformance steering wheel in black nappa leather.

Attractive equipment packagesThe GLE 63 4MATIC Coupé has many extraordinary features. The Driving

Assistance package Plus includes DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist andStop&Go Pilot, PRE-SAFE Brake with pedestrian detection, BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist and PRE-SAFE(r)PLUS.

The Parking package with 360º camera and Active Parking Assist with PARK-TRONIC guarantees an excellent overview and problem-free manoeuvring intoand out of parking spaces. Night-time visibility is improved by the LED IntelligentLight System which is a standard feature on all models; adverse weather condi-tions resulting in impaired visibility are defused by MAGIC VISION CONTROL - theheated, adaptive windscreen wiper system.

For the first time projection of the Mercedes star onto the floor has been inte-grated into the ambient lighting and is activated on opening and closing thevehicle.

Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 4MATIC CoupéThe pinnacle of style and performance