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The all-new Mercedes-Benz GLC has big shoes to fill after the best-selling success of the previous version – Alex Legouix takes a drive
Words by: Dan Trent
Published on 14 September 2022 | 0 min read
It’s evolution, not revolution for the new Mercedes-Benz GLC, as Alex Legouix has been finding out on the international launch for the car over in Spain. No surprise there, given the previous GLC was a huge success for Mercedes, a massive hit with buyers and has grown into the most popular model in the firm’s extensive range.
As Alex discovers, the new GLC simply offers more of everything. More space, more tech, more style and more of the luxury Mercedes buyers expect. Sharing much with the latest version of the popular C-Class saloon, the biggest changes in the GLC can be found inside, where on higher grade models a giant, ‘floating’ screen seemingly hovers over the centre of the dashboard and is your main point of interaction with the tech powering the car. This is paired with a digital instrument cluster and your choice of control, be that through voice or touch. Practicality is an important consideration for SUV customers as well, Alex checking out the extra space in the rear Mercedes has included, while also enjoying some of the premium fixtures and fittings throughout.
As Alex discovers, the new GLC simply offers more of everything. More space, more tech, more style and more of the luxury Mercedes buyers expect. Sharing much with the latest version of the popular C-Class saloon, the biggest changes in the GLC can be found inside, where on higher grade models a giant, ‘floating’ screen seemingly hovers over the centre of the dashboard and is your main point of interaction with the tech powering the car. This is paired with a digital instrument cluster and your choice of control, be that through voice or touch. Practicality is an important consideration for SUV customers as well, Alex checking out the extra space in the rear Mercedes has included, while also enjoying some of the premium fixtures and fittings throughout.
All the engines on the new GLC gain some manner of hybrid assistance, starting with so-called mild hybrid assistance for the two petrols and one diesel that kick the range off. While this helps efficiency with a more powerful stop-start system, the more significant upgrades come with the plug-in hybrid models that can travel for a claimed 60 miles (or more) on electric power alone. When you need to go further the petrol or diesel engine then fires up, the combination meaning three-figure mpg figures could be possible. Performance is also significantly improved, the GL400e 4Matic plug-in hybrid hitting 0-62mph in just 5.6 seconds!
All very impressive, but you need to see the new GLC for yourself. So let Alex be your guide to the styling and features of this important new arrival in the fiercely competitive premium SUV sector, and see if it can beat rivals like the BMW X3, Volvo XC60 and others. And, if you like this video, don’t forget to let us know by hitting like, while making sure you also subscribe for more great content like this.
All very impressive, but you need to see the new GLC for yourself. So let Alex be your guide to the styling and features of this important new arrival in the fiercely competitive premium SUV sector, and see if it can beat rivals like the BMW X3, Volvo XC60 and others. And, if you like this video, don’t forget to let us know by hitting like, while making sure you also subscribe for more great content like this.
