New Mercedes-Benz GLC Coming Soon: Specs, price and release info

The Mercedes GLC has always been a luxurious family-size SUV and now there’s an all-new electric version. This will be the spiritual successor to the EQC as Mercedes revamps its electric line-up by dropping the ‘EQ’ naming convention in favour of using more familiar model names. The electric GLC will be filled to the brim with the latest technology featuring a giant digital interface and atmospheric mood lighting.
• The GLC with EQ technology is the GLC’s electric sibling slotting between the current EQB SUV and EQE SUV • An impressive 'MBUX Hyperscreen' will extend the full way across the dashboard making for a fully immersive digital experience • No word on range yet, but given the new CLA has a 484-mile range we expect it to be in this ballpark • The GLC will be revealed in Munich on 7th September • No word on potential cost or UK specifications yet

Mercedes says the GLC will be the first production car to use its new ‘Sensual Purity’ design language. We’re not exactly sure what this will look like in practice but expect a new front grille and styling cues taken from the striking Concept AMG GT XX.

Inside, Mercedes promises the space will feel personal, effortless and connected to provide a “welcome home” feeling. There’s no traditional dashboard and instead a massive 39.1-inch screen stretches from pillar to pillar. This 'HBUX Hyperscreen' will feature backlight technology with over 1,000 LEDs. The brightness can be adjusted in separate zones to help reduce distractions for the driver. The whole system runs off Mercedes’ latest ‘MB.OS’ operating system. The centre console is integrated into the interior with customisable ambient lighting to set the mood and there’s a strip of permanent controls to keep functions like hazard warning lights close to hand.

We haven’t had any information on batteries and range, but the GLC will be built on the latest dedicated electric car platform from Mercedes.

Mercedes hasn’t revealed UK pricing or specifications yet, but we’d expect it to start from £70,000 to £80,000. The GLC will debut on 7th September at the motor show in Munich.

Mercedes has been very busy indeed. Earlier in the year it released its all-new electric CLA which has an impressive 484-mile official range and was the first Mercedes to use Mercedes’ latest ‘MB.OS’ software. Meanwhile the Concept AMG GT XX is a first glimpse at what we can expect from future AMG models.

The new electric GLC’s closest rival will be BMW’s all-new iX3 Neue Klasse which is also packed with innovative tech and even features four ‘superbrains’.