The latest from Larte Design is a real Winner. At least that’s what the German automotive styling company has named its latest body kit package for the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe. The big Mercedes-Benz crossover coupe gets a thorough restyling with a slew of carbon composite components all working together to give the GLE a bold look that separates it from the standard model without going completely over the top the way some other tuners love to do.
Larte calls it a tuning package, but the parts offered here offer more in the way of cosmetic changes than any actual performance upgrades. You might see some weight savings thanks to the carbon fiber construction, and the GLE’s aerodynamic impact is no-doubt changed, those are just side effects.
This Body Kit Would Look Pretty Sharp On A Black GLE
The GLE Winner package starts with a new carbon hood. If the exposed weave doesn’t pop enough, then the two giant vents in the center and multiple scallops to the left and right absolutely will.
From there, Larte has altered the GLE’s grill. The new grille insert gives the GLE’s face a different pattern and freshens up its appearance. The insert adds some extra character to the GLE thanks to the carbon weave on the grille’s slats and around the Benz badge in the center.
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A new front bumper overlay gives the lower nose some more aggression. The overlay adds a much more prominent lower splitter, again with exposed carbon fiber. However, the carbon fiber overlay, like the hood, shows a strange mix of weave patterns split between the left and right sides. We’re not sure if that’s an artifact of the image or if it was the company’s intent.
The transformation continues with larger side skirts, carbon fiber mirror caps, and a set of front fender vents. Larte says they “reinforce its aggressive character”, but the vents are purely cosmetic and don’t punch through the fender to move any air.
A new rear spoiler on top of the hatch starts off the changes at the rear. It’s joined by another spoiler lower on the hatch because you can never get enough aerofoils on the back of a fast-looking vehicle. The rear diffuser adds a pair of brake lights, which Larte says help improve safety and “add a touch of modern technology” to the back of the GLE Coupe.
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The part we do love is the new forged wheels. The disc-like aero cover face with a thin inlaid spoke design and polished edge segments fit the character of the modified GLE and manage to be tasteful in a world of hideous wheel designs.
Larte sells its parts in carbon fiber or gloss-finished fiberglass. They’re made in Germany and have TUV quality and safety certification. The company sells directly or has four US dealers for local sales and installation.
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