I just wanted the car to feel complete, something my wife would love every time she sees it

My name is Ivan. I work in construction, and our family car — a Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe — is mostly driven by my wife. We actually bought it when we were still living in Moscow, now we live in Serbia. From the beginning, I knew I wanted to refine the car’s look. Not to turn heads or make it too aggressive — just to give it presence, elegance, and a more complete feel.

I’d seen a tuned GLE before — a friend had one, though not with LARTE. Later, another acquaintance showed me his X7 with a full LARTE Design kit, and that’s when I reached out. The styling was unique, not overdone, and exactly the kind of upgrade that would suit our GLE.

From the start, I had a vision: a new diffuser and a clean, well-shaped grille. The one we had was a Panamericana-style aftermarket piece — cheap, and eventually it started to warp. My wife liked the look, but to me it didn’t match the car’s character. I wanted something better, more solid.

This isn’t an AMG, and I didn’t want to pretend it was. That would feel like trying too hard. For me, custom styling should elevate the car’s design without shouting. And LARTE’s kit struck that perfect middle ground.

The process of ordering and choosing the parts was made incredibly easy by Olya, my manager at LARTE. She was calm, attentive, and genuinely helpful — not trying to upsell or push anything unnecessary. We chatted via WhatsApp a lot, exchanged photos, and she always explained what would look good and why. She even helped double-check compatibility with our specific model before confirming the order.

It honestly felt more like working with a friend than a salesperson — someone who really cared that the result would make sense for us, not just look flashy online.

The only surprise was that the diffuser came with decorative tips rather than real ones. I assumed they’d be functional, but replacing the actual exhaust would’ve required more changes. Once I understood that, it wasn’t a big issue — but it’s something I would’ve appreciated knowing in advance.

That aside, the materials were solid, the GLE Coupe body kit upgrade looks fantastic, and the whole project turned out just right.

Some people upgrade cars to stand out. I just wanted this car to feel finished — to give my wife a version of the GLE that felt even more premium, more personal.

And now, every time I see her drive it, I think: yes, that’s how it was supposed to look.

She’s happy with it — and when she’s happy, so am I.