Mercedes Benz GLC-Class

Introduction

The German luxury automaker continues to follow its trend to amaze the world with its each new innovation, and this time the company has come out with yet another sensational invention christened as Mercedes-Benz GLC Class. The car is a mid-size luxury crossover and is introduced by the company as a marque of 2016. The 5-seater crossover SUV slots above the company's GLK class. The all new GLC class can be considered as a sweet new C-class sitting on the high stilts. GLC Class will prove to be a replacement for the aged GLK-class, which was also crafted on the similar platform of the prior C-class model. With the all new GLC Mercedes Benz is confident in the popular compact-crossover market of Malaysia.

Engine, Mileage & Variants

The all new GLC300 is powered by the C300’s 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that will churn out a maximum of 241 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 370 Nm of torque from 1300 to 4000 rpm. It is paired with Benz's new nine-speed automatic transmission distributing power to the front wheels of car. The powerful engine escalates the vehicle to attain a top speed of 210 kmph. The most noticeable thing about the rugged SUV , despite its huge stature is that GLC hits a 100km/h mark in just 6.6 seconds. The thirsty engine performs on a decent fuel consumption of 11.48 Kmpl.

Exteriors

Mercedes Benz GLC Crossover is a true head turner in every way possible. The crossover is delighted with a long nose and short front overhang that hints the vehicle’s longitudinal engine layout. The front fascia of the car is decorated by a two-slat grille flanking a prominent three-pointed star. The car has the symbolic C-class headlamps that can also be optionally lit fully by LEDs. Farther back, the sculpted body sides, arching roofline, and rear three-quarter views are clearly evocative of other Benzes. The rear of the car is decorated with a extended rear spoiler added with active grille shutters. The dimensions of the all new GLC crossovers measures out to be as 4648 mm of length, 1890 mm of width and 1638 mm of height.

Interiors

Climb over the high seated SUV and rejuvenate your sense with the aesthetics of this all new Mercedes Crossover. The GLC features generously spacious interiors identical to that of the C-class—and hence represents a radical departure from the boxy confines of the GLK. The dashboard features a waterfall-style design with its stand-up 7.0-inch infotainment screen and touchpad COMAND controller. Apart from it the SUV features brown linear-grain linden wood trim is standard fare. The German carmaker also offers piano black, burl walnut, or black open-pore ash as optional with this car. Besides that the GLC features a plethora of features like multicolor ambient lighting, fragrance atomization, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, a head-up display, a panoramic sunroof, an active parking system with steering assist.

Safety, Braking and Miscellaneous

Mercedes Benz is widely recognized for its safety features and the GLC Crossover is just another example to the company's claim. The car features nine airbags, including a driver’s-knee airbag, and the front passenger seat is equipped with automatic child-seat recognition that uses a weight mat, not a transponder. Apart from it the car features off-road lighting setting that offers broader illumination of the terrain ahead. The standard features includes collision-prevention assist, blind-spot warning, lane-keeping assist, ABS, rain sensing vipers, theft vehicle location.

Verdict

Mercedes Benz GLC crossover is a perfect family excursion vehicle with more spacious cabin loaded with beautiful interior treatments. The car perfroms on a great fuel economy. However the all new Mercedes-Benz GLC looks smaller than the earlier GLE and the car has lost its efficient chiseld body this time.