Hofele puts its polish on the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupé

Unlike popular tuners like Brabus, Lorinser or Mansory, the budding customizer Hofele always strives to prioritize elegance and understatement over kitsch and hype, targeting older and well-to-do customers. This Hofele HGLE Coupé is its latest creation.

Built with the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 for starting point, the car boasts a gloss-black paint alongside a slew of chrome details. Many will find its aesthetics somewhat dated, but vintage luxury car lovers might prefer the term ‘timeless’. The same applies to the design of the 22-inch Mythos wheels with their numerous thin spokes, and the leather-clad interior with Alcantara inserts.

The off-roader still relies on its stock inline-six engine rated at 435 PS (429 hp / 320 kW) and 520 Nm (384 lb-ft) for propulsion. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.3 seconds and maxes out at 250 km/h (155 miles per hour).