2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Review // The $85,000 Bouncy Castle

BONUS VIDEO SUNDAY. James and Thomas were invited down to Canadian Tire Motorsports Park to try the new 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 and 450, on both road and trail. The boys test out its driving dynamics, pore over its cutting edge technology, and chat about its styling, all whilst only having literally HALF a day to film it all. Who says we don't push the envelope eh?
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[@hunyango2k]

the chemistry with these two guys are brilliant, this is how it should be... not forced, humorous, entertaining, throwing some informative facts, and best of all not boring. great job guys.

[@darksideemt]

You guys crack me up so much. Everyone says it but it’s true, you guys are the best out there period.

[@SolomonTheSoloOneDy]

8:00 "Is it a Justin Bieber song?" "...oh baby, baby oh.. " I died laughing

[@aalonbullard9320]

absolute GOLD XD

[@whoopstick0923]

This channel will blow up sooner than later it deserves it.

[@paulwalker1617]

Will blow up*

[@kanon_od_ua]

They will have 500k subscribers next year. In 2021 1mil easy

[@paulwalker1617]

@@kanon_od_ua I thought they had millions I had to go check again and see after I saw your reply

[@miami14680]

Way too much $hit in this car .. a bouncing really 🤷‍♂️

[@paulwalker1617]

@@miami14680 ?

[@komentierer]

I bet "bouncy castle mode" started out as a prank by some bored engineer who wanted to mess with the PR department.

[@alanmay7929]

Kommentator this is nothing fancy because bose debvelopped a better system than this in the 90‘s

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

@@alanmay7929 Uh, what? Learn to take a joke, kiddo. Also, this car's system is much better than whatever junk you are going about. If you want your junk, go buy it with your minimal paycheck.

[@alanmay7929]

@@ClaireYunFarronXIII yeah moron i like my junk , i´ll leave you with your garbage on wheels good luck and dont be butthurt

[@patvikv4802]

@@alanmay7929 if I remember correctly the bose did work well until it broke doen, which was like every 3000km.... That was the very reason why we don't have cars with bose's suspension....

[@alanmay7929]

@@patvikv4802 nope the problem of the bose system was the weight of the entire system and not the reliability issue, this mercedes system is going to be unreliable over the time and very expensive to maintain

[@pinkcitrus98]

Just became a subscriber few weeks ago to this channel but now im addicted. 😂 quality content. Love James and Canadian Tom Holland 😂♥️

[@danielaltherr1229]

The transition to the off road segment with the lady on the radio was hysterical! Thanks guys for making my day. Another great review!

[@titanf30]

Mechanics are just gonna love fixing that when it breaks lol

[@joshbacon8241]

Which, given Mercedes’ habit of incorporating planned obsolescence into their cars, it probably will not too long into its life...

[@profcamp23]

The whole idea is monopoly- Mercedes wants u to come back home when u have problems; then they simply stick it in on the electronic diagnostics which is also designed by them- there’s a solution though pick your ‘ poison ‘ drive normally stop the show -off; turn up for your regular services and or buy & extend the warranty (not if your aunt is a certified mechanic) then you’ll have this road monster for all driving life and pass it on to your son or daughter then they’ll afford their bills easily with a paid up car - Cheers

[@gwcrispi]

They can love it all they want. For the first 4yr/50,000mi they'll do it on their dime. For the next 3 years and 50,000 miles, I'm going to pay $4000 up front and they'll do it all for that one lump sum.

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

@@joshbacon8241 Uh huh.

[@Conman1112]

If it breaks ;)

[@DJL78]

You guys are my new favorites. Your content is outstanding! ❤️

[@ianmush8441]

Been here since the bmw m5 vs dodge demon days, it's so wholesome to see this channel grow so much. Keep it up lads !

[@Lucidity108]

I freaking love how you've been cutting at the end xD makes me laugh every time. Love you guys, keep up the great work!

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Great review because of the relationship between the two of you! Well done 👍

[@blueskyhunter3914]

These guys need to be in TV. This is now my favourite KZbin channel

[@valdrinmehmeti]

00:19 what kind of a laugh is this 😂

[@SteelTimeify]

Sounds like tickle me Elmo lmfao.

[@samon_kurowassan]

"This is where the SUV stuff starts to makes much more sense." Very profound! True

[@joshbacon8241]

*Everybody gangsta ‘till the GLE start bouncing*

[@mohammadal-abbasi7247]

Great review as usual 🙌🏼 been binge watching

[@bebesito21]

I hope all the manufacturers recognize you guys as the most talented new school reviewers and get you all the cars to showcase on your channel. You guys and @carwow are my fav

[@TofaelTohin]

Another great video. Your guys are amazing!

[@27dmon1]

I just caught up on this one, and loved the roaming around Mosport off road. I've spent a ridiculous amount of time wandering through those paths going from corner to corner watching races. Of course, I've also seen the guys with Civics back there.

[@tt-ln4mc]

Let's be honest here, the most off-roading this car will ever do in its customer market is when the soccer moms have to park in the dirt lot to pick up their kids

[@dontdoit6986]

Wheres My Pizza yup. I live in a wealthy area. BMW X, Lexus, and Mercedes GLE are the soccer mom mobiles.

[@tt-ln4mc]

@@dontdoit6986 same here, cant forget G wagons and Audi A5

[@GatesOfValhalla107]

Wheres My Pizza. agreed...but then again just like the E63 amg, where are you gonna need all 603 HP ? Probably never. But it’s just bragging rights and showing off from the German giants to prove why they’re one of the best

[@tt-ln4mc]

@@GatesOfValhalla107 thats true

[@yousef.al-assaf]

Yeah yeah yeah. You will trash-talk its capabilities till you get stuck in a mud pool on a stormy day and wish you had this car instead of your under-spec'ed vehicle! It's not about how often you use it. It's about having a vehicle that functions well under any given circumstances...

[@TexanApollyon]

Ambient lighting is low-key super important

[@CS-qk2dj]

yea, that's what I love about Mercedes

[@waitthisischinaohgodohfuck163]

Makes the car look like a brothel

[@ShaneMathewPhilip]

It's amazing, how you guys combine fun and relevance. Keep up with the excellent work.

[@abc67]

Great review. It's the first time I watched this channel but I am coming back for more.

[@kingorth]

Love your intros guys! Your reviews are fun and relevant.

[@asafmenjivar7936]

well done fellas... love this channel!

[@M4ST3RX]

Guys, I love your Intros! Everytime very entertaining!

[@MuhammedAboobackerMABvideos]

Thank you for sharing this video .. woww superb

[@perrywlam]

Haha love the end credit cut before the social media stuff.

[@Tinrs80]

That opening!!!! I watched bout 20x😂😂😂👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾✅

[@rajputthakur634]

The intro was hilarious

[@varunsambi2004]

Never underestimate good comedy and presenter chemistry in entertainment value of these review videos.

[@alpenjodel24]

Your reviews are the best

[@adirepulse]

best review i saw, cant wait for mine to be delivered

[@kostaroasta]

Heyyy bud, what's the status on the vehicle? I hope it's treating you well

[@twfinc6855]

You guys are starting to grow on me.... Your funny clips at the start are laugh worthy lol....................I drove a GLE 450 one of the sweetest vehicles I have EVER driven. It was luxury, and the navigation is awesome it shows the corner on your screen in real time you are coming up to with an arrow its amazing !!....... It was hard to really be subjective on the vehicle though as I went in with my SL63, so I would have to drive one for an hour or so before I could really determine if I like the ride or not... I generally like a bit firmer sportier rides even in an SUV.

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

7:10 I see you guys are comparing my two favourite SUVs. Very nice. 😂🤙❤

[@SamGoldenMan]

There are alot of things to like about the interior but there's one thing I'm in love with It's the 4 air vents... Amazing

[@abassi1173]

Would be great to see this versus a top spec X5

[@whoeverwhoever400]

just imagine the massive repair bill when those hydraulic break

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

Real customers will have no issue.

[@DroopyLoops]

@@ClaireYunFarronXIII are you angry at something or are you just attacking every comment with your pompous remarks?

[@norsereal]

Funniest part of the video is at 6:59 when they talk about the SUV being equipped with "stripper lighting" lol.

[@tommyolsen8224]

Love the new GLE🤩🔥

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

Me too.

[@johndavidc.abatayo6785]

I love this channel 😂😂😂

[@arim850]

Im just trying to understand how Mercedes can even upgrade the interior anymore. It's 10/10 on every model even the a class

[@ryansauer1373]

You guys are great, 😝🤟

[@imalec]

I might need to lease one for the bounce feature alone. The kid would looove it.

[@gebe8978]

I love how the incoming air is not canalized through the fake front vents inside the engine and towards the fake exhaust tail pipes. Amazing.

[@devongee1776]

Yo who elses mind blown after that speed bump bit

[@chiefdenis]

I already knew about that, but still mind blown

[@devongee1776]

@@chiefdenis hell yeah 😂 I mean I knew the car's suspension was supposed to be incredible and make it drive like a car but I had no idea that the sophistication went this deep

[@videoswithcay]

And those were the super annoying kind of speed bump too!

[@nikolasschefold8035]

Love the GLE, too sophisticated and luxurious!

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

I agree. I love it.

[@golfbuddy1969]

Hilarious guys! I saw this in white with a black AMG package on it, and it was stunning - much better than in pics.

[@drjeevarathnam2685]

I love the bouncy mode

[@AUTOTVO]

Nice suspension!

[@maddcrz]

Um, I love them ...like my forever mcm’s

[@Tripp55]

you guys upload at 7:00 AM on a Sunday? insane

[@DayoAworunse]

ill never understand off-roading testing when the course is clearly defined with grooves made for the wheels already... Am I missing something, can someone explain?

[@biglongstrongjuicy]

They don't want to risk damaging the vehicle, that's understandable.

[@WhiteGoldSynesthesia]

'They see me rollin...' Thanks for the bonus vid - great content as always! When are we getting that C8 video? just bought my tee from your store 😅

[@Denis-mw9jy]

The only car reviewers on youtube, in my opinion

[@senorcactus8668]

That intro tho... 👌Masterpiece

[@dr.nawafalenezi2142]

Great car guys

[@ingodieterviehweger2762]

My dream SUV is this new Mercedes GLE!

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

Same!

[@Reaper1008]

I drive these all day.. all from the GLE 300d up to the GLE 450. Some of the GLS as well.. GLS 300d up to GLS 580. Even the GLE AMG 53.. its really cool that even if you just turn the tires..the front will lower as well, guess just how it works..

[@jansandberg9334]

What about a video on who has the best gear lever's on the market? 🤔👍

[@OPMDK]

Magic suspension? $15k; cooled second row seats? Priceless 😁

[@richmahoney4637]

Thomas and James now we’re on the same page 2 videos a week great job fellas

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Muahaha. Although this did delay Wednesday's video to Thursday probably

[@eliasrifkin7187]

Great review. I love air suspension, but only while it is under warranty. Once it goes the repair costs will make anyone cringe.

[@georgecostanza2695]

21hp from Eq boost is insignificant. What IS significant is the extra 184lb-ft of torque it provides.

[@m.h.3679]

I heard you were in a glc 63s 🤭🤭 when’s that video coming out?

[@CarsOfPennsylvania]

such a dope SUV

[@rajasruji2476]

3:35 please do a comparison between X5 and this again. My wife loved the interior of X5 because it was refreshing for her (got used to Mercedes 2014 and other loaner vehicles in the past 3 years).

[@AB-hi6ru]

Ty

[@radopetroff]

I would love me one gle63 amg, great car 👍

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

Me too. ❤

[@alexmanosjr.4966]

Ok James, love the shirt where’d you get it please... & no I’m not joking:)

[@Gautam454]

All that tech just waiting to break down!

[@Internationlriders]

Saw one of these getting towed off the local 4x4 trail as we passed them in our Jeep. Apparently they blew out a front shock.

[@AkiffHssn]

8:52 Unlike...... schmsxjsmu you almost get there 😂😂

[@sailorthesailorman8151]

Lol the bouncy shit is going to have you at the shop shaking your head 😂

[@charliemontero5217]

One of the best Suv full of tech and expensive don't even want to know how much it cost to repair it James is so funny and handsome

[@TamanLinkin]

dat intro crack me up hahaha

[@swanblake]

Ugky exterior, crazy good interior. Would buy this just to bounce for street cred. Never realized GLE buyers off roaded there suv so much.

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

They would. I see many GLEs off-road.

[@scotcarguy6736]

Great video guys, is that the GLE from the straight pipes?

[@WhiteGoldSynesthesia]

This video was first 😉

[@samuelolee5989]

I would love to see you wrangle a 2019 Lexus 600h or 600hl with the ultra-premium interior trim level for a future show -- a ride truly befitting Dr. Xavier, the X-Men and other powerful mysterious swarthy super hero types. And a Smart car for you guys just in case it comes with the towing package

[@peterking3131]

GLE450 is totally worth attention of anyone buying luxury SUV. Do we need air suspension on this one? Yes and no. It is very comfortable with standard suspension. Picked it over Cayenne, X5 or Q8 without hesitation. Never looked back.

[@chiemekaa]

0:30 What was James really doing in there? That's probably the most action he gets all year!

[@gwcrispi]

I am confused about the heated and cooled cup-holders? On the surface, it seems like a good idea. But then you think, when was the last time I had a hot beverage that wasn't in an insulated travel mug? Do they even sell non-insulated cups any more? What is the point of putting heat into the outer shell of an insulated travel tumbler? It won't get to the coffee...

[@goranpetrovic2321]

Beautiful suv

[@samon_kurowassan]

Yes! It's handsome, we have the same taste. Others won't agree.

[@ferdinandhe5239]

one thing i don't understand, why the airmatic only available to gle 450 not 350 or 580?

[@dash-ryan]

Entertaining as always! Yuri and Jakob have nothing on you guys!

[@pepstein]

I love both 🙂

[@Kburd-wr6dq]

Now that’s a lie but ok.

[@gwcrispi]

Just ordered our GLE450. We did NOT get the Warmth and Comfort Package, the MBUX Technology Package, the Energizing Package, the Driver Assistance Package Plus, the AirMatic Suspension Package, the E-Active Body Control Package OR the Burmester High End 3D Surround Sound System. IT STILL CAME TO U.S. $75,000! At some point you just have to say enough is enough. Most of this stuff is crazy anyway. We are never going to need to bounce to get out of mud or sand because it is never going to be in mud or sand.

[@iCharls]

What other car do u guys think has an equally good body control suspension system? Sedan- ? SUV- ?

[@AlainHubert]

@8:52 schmim, schmem, bubbleyou... RONFL !

[@bimmermac]

I wanted more bouncy castle action.

[@senorgato70]

Saw this in the upgraded trim and it looked like a million bucks. Far superior to the X5.

[@gwcrispi]

The AMG line exterior package is a must. If for no other reason than to get rid of that gray plastic color around the wheel wells.

[@haydenmills8858]

You should do a video comparing this to a 2010 M class

[@Armen567]

Thomas feels like he’s in a Star Trek shuttle, eh? Riker!?!

[@dylanw890]

Bro... 0:59 to 1:05... Mercedes is killing it with their suspensions!

[@alanmay7929]

Dylan Wells you mean gimmicks if you want a proper awd there is audi quattro or subaru or even range rover or gwagen

[@proudamerican9503]

💯 percent right about the X5 looks better on the outside but the interior GLE looks better than the x5

[@toufiklebciralgeria1541]

Nice video

[@ciocodeica1]

I would like to see a review of the new gle 53 coupe .

[@standeman32]

9:05 lol casually mumbles

[@ilikespecialized]

Is this at the Canadian Motorsport Park by any chance? Looks very familiar to me as I used to go there a lot as a kid.

[@ThrottleHouse]

Yep!