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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe Gets Starring Role in Jurassic World | Edmunds.com

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STUTTGART, Germany — Luxury buyers who have the all-new 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe on their shopping lists can get a good look at the SUV/coupe-like vehicle in the summer blockbuster movie Jurassic World.

The GLE Coupe, which will arrive at U.S. Mercedes-Benz dealerships in late summer, does battle in the real world with the BMX X6, Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Porsche Cayenne. But it will take on Indominus rex, a "fearsome" dinosaur, in the movie.

Jurassic World will feature a fleet of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, including the Unimog, which is cast as a "dinosaur ambulance."

A Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 SUV and Sprinter van are also in the spotlight.

"The fleet of Mercedes-Benz vehicles fit perfectly into Jurassic World," said producer Frank Marshall in a statement posted on the Mercedes-Benz Web site. "They are classy, sophisticated and sexy — exactly what would exist in a modern international theme park."

A special Jurassic World Web site provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie and how the cars were kept under wraps to add to the suspense.

In 1997, the Mercedes-Benz M-Class made an appearance in The Lost World: Jurassic Park.

Jurassic World model vehicles of the G-Glass and G 6x6 will be available later at the Mercedes-Benz Accessories online store and in toy retailers.

Jurassic World will be released on June 12.

Edmunds says: The Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe showcases its off-road abilities in a major way in what is expected to be one of the biggest movies of the summer.

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Escape the dinosaurs in Jurassic World with Mercedes-Benz [w/video]

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This year looks to be a big one for blockbusters. Furious 7 and Avengers: Age of Ultron are already hits, and more major premieres are on the way all the way up to the return of Star Wars in December. One of the next highly anticipated flicks due is Jurassic World, and Mercedes-Benz is throwing its marketing muscle behind the movie to showcase some of the brand's rugged vehicles.

While we already know about its appearance in the film, the GLE-Class Coupe gets to play a pretty big role because Bryce Dallas Howard's character drives one of the new crossovers around the dinosaur-infested island. As previously teased, a G63 AMG 6X6 also plays a part in the flick. Mercedes is showing off a standard G-Class, Unimog, and Sprinter to do some offroad work in the park, as well.

Among the advertising efforts, Mercedes has a print ad for the GLE-Class Coupe with the film's monstrous Indominus Rex dino, and you can check it out in the gallery above. Also, the company has a commercial showing off some of the vehicles in action in the movie, which you can watch below.
Show full PR textMercedes-Benz Launches Campaign to Support Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's Jurassic World

The dinosaurs are back

Stuttgart. This summer, when the long-awaited next installment of the groundbreaking Jurassic Park series, Jurassic World, arrives in theaters, an entire fleet of Mercedes-Benz vehicles will share the spotlight. Alongside the iconic G-Class, Unimog, Sprinter models and the all-new GLE Coupé will play a leading role in the epic action-adventure. Mercedes-Benz will accompany the release of the film with a comprehensive co-promotional package that includes a television commercial, print and online advertising, dedicated microsites and social-media activities. The commercial, starring the Mercedes-Benz vehicles from the film, launches today in the U.S. and Europe. Additionally, a custom key visual was developed for all communication in which the all-new GLE Coupé is seen eye-to-eye with the film's fearsome Indominus rex.

"In 1997 the Mercedes-Benz M-Class made its first official appearance in the Hollywood Blockbuster 'The Lost World: Jurassic Park'. Today, 18 years later, another Mercedes-Benz car will debut in a significant role in the latest installment of the groundbreaking Jurassic Park series named Jurassic World: the new GLE Coupé", says Dr. Jens Thiemer, Vice President Marketing Mercedes-Benz Cars.

"We are delighted to continue our partnership with a multitude of Mercedes-Benz vehicles and will promote the film and our cars with many exciting global marketing activities."

The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 AMG Coupé makes its film debut as the official car of Jurassic World operations manager Claire, played by Bryce Dallas Howard. When Claire must confront a crisis well beyond what she can handle alone, she takes the new Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé (showcasing its off-road capabilities) and joins behavioral researcher Owen (Chris Pratt) on a mission in the lush jungle of Isla Nublar.

In addition we see Owen piloting the G-Class, the patriarch of all Mercedes-Benz SUVs. The film also features the Unimog, cast as a dinosaur ambulance, as well as a G 63 AMG 6x6 and various Sprinter models. "The fleet of Mercedes Benz vehicles fit perfectly into Jurassic World. They are classy, sophisticated, and sexy — exactly what would exist in a modern international theme park", says producer Frank Marshall.

Global promotion via all channels of communication

The Mercedes-Benz promotional campaign kicks off prior to the June 12th release of the film. Starting May 18th, Mercedes-Benz will launch a TV commercial (http://mb4.me/Jurassic-World_TVC) showcasing footage of all the Mercedes-Benz vehicles appearing in the film. But it is the all-new GLE 450 AMG Coupé which will captivate viewers as the "Alpha Car". The ad is supplemented by extensive print, online and out-of-home publicity measures. In Germany, for instance, the key visual will be featured in advertisements, on posters and flyers.

Movie fans can discover more about the film and the featured Mercedes-Benz vehicles on a special Jurassic World microsite (www.mercedes-benz.com/jurassicworld) that will show exclusive behind-the-scenes material and a selection of additional images of the set, which explain how the film was created and the roles of the Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Exclusive content will be released and discussed with fans on Mercedes-Benz social media platforms (Making-Of: http://mb4.me/Jurassic-World_MO). Jurassic World model vehicles of the G-Class and G 6x6 will be available at the Mercedes-Benz Accessories online store as well as in toy retailers. Mercedes-Benz will also support the US premiere in Hollywood on June 9th and French premiere in Paris on May 29th.

About Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures is a division of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is part of NBCUniversal. NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group and world-renowned theme parks. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

About Jurassic World

Steven Spielberg returns to executive produce the long-awaited next installment of his groundbreaking Jurassic Park series, Jurassic World. Colin Trevorrow directs the epic action-adventure based on characters created by Michael Crichton. The screenplay is by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver and Trevorrow & Derek Connolly, and the story is by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver. Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley join the team as producers.
Jurassic World will be released in 3D by Universal Pictures on June 12th, 2015. www.jurassicworld.com

Making-Of about the Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Jurassic World:
http://mb4.me/Jurassic-World_MO

TV commercial showcasing all the Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Jurassic World:
http://mb4.me/Jurassic-World_TVCFeatured GalleryMercedes-Benz Vehicles for Jurassic World grey mercedes gle-class coupe jurassic world