STUTTGART, Germany - Mercedes-Benz has revealed the latest generation of its strong-selling GLC SUV, and the major highlights include a significant increase in size, a upgraded C-Class-inspired interior with more tech, and a range of new hybrid drivetrains, including no less than three plug-in hybrid variants. There is no confirmation for the new GLC’s Singapore debut as of yet, but...
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the latest generation of its GLC SUV, which is bigger, more tech-laden and features new hybrid drivetrains.STUTTGART, Germany - Mercedes-Benz has revealed the latest generation of its strong-selling GLC SUV, and the major highlights include a significant increase in size, a upgraded C-Class-inspired interior with more tech, and a range of new hybrid drivetrains, including no less than three plug-in hybrid variants.
The Stuttgart carmaker claims that the GLC has been its best selling model over the past two years, underlining the GLC’s importance to the brand. Most of the length have gone into the wheelbase, resulting in greater legroom for passengers, but it has also resulted in a bigger boot, with luggage capacity now up to 620 litres, a 70-litre increase from before.
Safety comes in the way of the Driver Assistance package, which incorporates Active Distance Assist Distronic, the brand’s latest variation of its collision prevention system that can work at speeds of up to 100km/h. Power output stands at 204hp and 320Nm of torque for the GLC 200, and 258hp and 400Nm of torque for the GLC 300, with the mild hybrid system adding an additional 23hp of boost to assist with acceleration.