Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the next step in the company's ongoing campaign to bastardize the word "coupe." Behold the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC Coupe: the M-Class replacement that should fit nicely into a niche nobody knew existed. US buyers can expect to see the brawny crossover show up on dealer lots starting toward the middle of 2015, complete with a twin-turbocharged V6 under the hood.

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The 3.0-liter engine is good for 362 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque, and gets bolted to a nine-speed automatic gearbox with a full-time all-wheel drive system. The GLE Coupe sends 60 percent of its power to the rear wheels, which means it should be fairly entertaining to fling around.

Mercedes-Benz GLE

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The drivetrain can't help but be good enough to get the crossover with the confused nomenclature up and moving plenty quickly, though Mercedes-Benz hasn't fessed up with any numbers just yet. We do know that buyers will get to play with the company's Dynamic Select system, which can alter a number of vehicle parameters, including shift logic, and exhaust tone, for a sharper driving experience. An adjustable air suspension should help drivers handle the switch from pebble-lined driveway to glossy-smooth tarmac without mussing their furs.

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The GLE Coupe will bow with 21-inch wheels as standard equipment, though 22-inch rollers are also available for those who want to go all-in on the Hot Wheels look. The GLE marks the first model in the AMG Sports line, which should give buyers a taste of the AMG life at a lower price point and performance threshold.

The GLE Coupe will launch in the US market in late summer 2015.

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