Mercedes-Benz GLC Debut Date Announced

It is planned to install a 6-cylinder diesel power unit with a factory index OM 656M on the new crossover, developing over 300 hp. With. Later, four-cylinder gasoline engines with a capacity of 205 and 258 “horses” will also be available to customers. Diesels in this version will produce 194 and 265 hp. With. Prior to this, Mercedes has already introduced the C-class station wagon and sedan models.


The model will be longer than the previous one - 4,72 m (previous version - 4,65 m). At the same time, the wheelbase has become longer by 1,5 cm. This increases the comfort for rear passengers, as there will be additional space. By the way, there is also more space above their heads. The panoramic roof now has a thinner center beam. The car provides rear wheel control (the largest angle is 4,5 °), which will reduce the turning radius to 10,8 m. The trunk has become more spacious and has reached a volume of 600 liters. The exterior does not deviate from the concept of the Mercedes C-class: the same as on the previous model, head optics, hood. The radiator grill has moved a little higher.



For Europeans, the Mercedes-Benz concern will offer a crossover equipped with an internal combustion engine, supplemented by a mild hybrid technology with an electric motor of 23 hp. With. powered by 48 volts. It is planned that the “additive” will come with a pair of petrol units (indices 300e and 400e) and one diesel unit, designated 300de. The hybrids GLC 43 and GLC 63 will not roll off the production line until next year. Moreover, it is expected that the capacity of the latter will reach 500 "horses". Drive 4x4 (Matic) is likely to be optional. The power reserve due to electric traction will increase by 100 km. At the request of customers, a stronger battery with a capacity of 60 kW can be installed on the Mercedes GLC.

The SUV will be equipped with the latest 2nd generation MBUX multimedia system. For vehicles with 4x4 drive, the entertainment and information center will have an obstacle warning function. The dimensions of the multimedia display are 11,9”, instrument panels are 12,3”. In general, a “standard” C-class cabin is visible, in which the monitors are located slightly higher.



The production of the new SUV will be carried out at the Chinese branch of the company. Officially announced that the demonstration of the new model will take place in Europe on June 1 this year. Sales in the EU will start in September, and the Mercedes GLC will set off to conquer the American market a little later.