In what could be the very first sighting of the SUV in Malaysia, here is the new Mercedes-Benz GLC. This single picture of the vehicle was sent in to us by a reader – choosing to be known simply as “AL” – who spotted the GLC at Hap Seng Star’s Mercedes-Benz dealership in Balakong.
The car in the picture is clearly the GLC 250 4Matic variant. The variant matches a previous listing for the GLC on our sister classifieds site, oto.my, which opened the order books for a GLC 200 and GLC 250.
The GLC 250 4Matic here features the same engine from the local-spec W205 Mercedes-Benz C 250, but has the addition of an all-wheel drive system and a new nine-speed 9G-Tronic torque converter automatic transmission. The 2.0 litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine is good for 211 hp and 350 Nm of torque.
We can also see that this model is equipped with the AMG Line styling kit – distinguishable through a diffuser-like insert in the rear bumper – much like its smaller sister, the GLA 250 4Matic. AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels and integrated dual tail pipes are also noticeable. The front end of course isn’t visible from this angle, but it should feature the more aggressive air intake design of the AMG kit.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is essentially a replacement for its GLK-Class, which was strictly available as a left-hand drive model, for markets like the US, Europe and China. The new GLC instead is a global model, offering a right-hand drive version too – one that debuted at the recent Indonesia International Motor Show.
A GLC Coupe has also been spied in the past, but Mercedes-Benz has yet to reveal any official information about the model just yet. Could we see it debut alongside the new W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class at the coming Detroit Auto Show?
As mentioned before, this Mercedes-Benz GLC will be a part of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s SUV assault in 2016. Along with this model, we are also expecting to see the new Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLE Coupe SUVs launched in Malaysia.
The GLC is primed to compete with the BMW X3 when it does arrive here. Comparatively, the X3 is offered in two all-wheel drive variants – the RM326k petrol-powered xDrive20i and the RM346k xDrive20d oil burner. Based on our previous report, we expect the GLC’s variants to be priced similarly, although there is the possibility of more locally-available variants coming here than initially expected.
Which will it be for you, then? Would you be aiming for the Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW X3, or the Audi Q5? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz GLC at Indonesia International Motor Show
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This spyshot is definitely much much better than Perdana spyshot done few days ago. Those P1 are junk, this is plane.
I don’t like the lazy copy-n-paste of MB. But this SUV is undeniably CUTE!
BMW X3 still the king in driving dynamics of all premium compact SUVs
i thought X3 is the most ugliest BMW ever produce
Not as ugly as yo mama
no RV car.Those who are smart like me drive sushi.
Don’t keep on comparing driving dynamics, need to realise, BMW is for youngster, mercedes is for uncle.
how do you that even before test driving GLC? GLC is a new product. X3 and A5 are so boring…they call it new gen but all they have really done is facelifts
Why dragged in p1 name here?
Porsche Macan rules. period
Different price segments la.
Yes..ur so ugly they had to take the crown n pass to miss Philippines.hahahah
question; the M-class is now the GLE wagon right?
Definitely the Lexus NX is the best in the segment.
Good reliability, brand image and RV. That is the reason why Lexus NX leads the sales chart for the segment in Malaysia.
The NX definitely do wonders for Lexus. The NX sales alone in the US is more than the collective sales of all of BMW’s SUVs.
A joker mercedes salesman!!!
US NX sales YTD sept 2015 32k unit
US X5 sales YTD sept 2015 40k unit
See a lot of poster with mercedes related name giving stupid comment, just wonder why?
Hahaha..leading in wat segment?! Probably when u sell 2 cars a month just like land rover
In and Out feels like a fat oldies design.
The X3 looks better to me but I’ll wait for the new Q5 which should be unveiled next year
looking at the A4 and Q7….I am not very excited about the Q5.
Can’t wait to get my hands on it soonest. A definite addition to the family in ’16.
Unker lim rejoice…he can finally upgrade his CR-V to this..