Continuing on with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s three SUV model introduction today is the GLC Coupe, which made its debut alongside the Mercedes-AMG G63 Edition 463 and the GLS 400 4Matic. Like the duo, it’s available locally in only one variant form, as a GLC 250 4Matic Coupe.
First unveiled in New York earlier this year, the GLC Coupe is based on the same platform as the X253 GLC, but is 80 mm longer and 40 mm wider than the latter. A direct rival to the BMW X4, the car sits under the larger GLE Coupe in the current Mercedes hierachy.
While two exterior body style options are available for the SUV globally, we only get one, and that’s with the AMG Line pack strapped on. Styling elements include a single-louvre diamond radiator grille (with pins finished in chrome), a Chrome package and rugged-look front/rear aprons.
Additionally, the local specification car rides on multi-spoke 20-inch AMG alloy wheels and is also equipped with a Night package.
Inside, you’ll find black leather upholstery, black piano/light longitudinal-grain aluminium trim and a leather-wrapped dashboard. Items on the standard equipment list includes an Audio 20 multimedia CD and a Burmester surround sound system, Keyless Go/keyless start, ambient lighting, a 360-degree camera and an Easy-Pack tailgate.
The GLC 250 is powered by the familiar M274 DE 20 AL 2.0 litre four-pot turbo seen in a number of other Mercedes models here, with its 208 hp at 5,500 rpm and 350 Nm from 1,200 to 4,000 rpm output numbers being identical to that found elsewhere.
Partnered with a 9G-Tronic nine-speed automatic transmission, with permanent all-wheel drive in attendance, the GLC 250 can do the century sprint from standstill in 7.3 seconds and can reach a 250 km/h top speed.
Performance-wise, a Dynamic Select system offers five operating modes (Eco, Comfort, Sport, Sport+ and Individual), while on the safety and driver-assistance equipment front, kit includes items such as Collision Prevention Assist Plus and Attention Assist.
Mechanically, there are some differences over the regular GLC. The Direct-Steer system on this one has been retuned to offer a more direct steering ratio as well as present sportier power assistance characteristics in Sport and Sport+ modes.
Elsewhere, the local car comes fitted with the standard sports suspension – no Dynamic Body Control or Air Body Control air suspension to be found here. No Off-Road package for the local car either.
Finally, pricing, and the GLC 250 4Matic goes for RM428,888, on-the-road without insurance. There’s also a version without the Burmester surround sound system plonked on, bringing the price down by RM5k (RM423,888), but we’re told that there are only limited units of those.
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Volvo XC90, X5 plug in
Same $$$. Better Buy Lexus RX 200T.
It is an oversized gen2. Nuff said
Taknak, if this is indeed a oversized gen2. It will make john proud because he have one & Proud of it.
Jacky, please don’t bring something “not in class” here.
Volvo XC60 > all
new spanking BMW X5 rm380K only!!!
Copy-n-paste never been so easy
The Burmester audio only costs RM5,000? Think that’s quite a good price. Unless you plan on doing up your own sound system, this box should be ticked. But what’s not so good is that small-ish screen in the centre of the dash. I mean for a car costing over RM400k, it deserves a bigger screen. The lack of off road package is not a concern cos not many will ever take this off-road. Maybe park it over some grass is as off-road as it gets.
that display unit is awful
True, Volvo still the Bestest!
True, hardly use it except to turn on/off the air freshener and radio. Pathetic navigation software.
That really is a tiny infotainment screen….
Ultraluxurious and comprehensively equipped, in the eyes of freshie/beginner buyers in luxury market.
even a toad is better looking than this…cant stand the headlights…forever ugly on every model..one headights fit all…just sack the designers…
Must be a BMW fanboy
BMW X4 M-Sport is only asking for around RM360k for a brand new unit, although it’s possible due to the CKD status.
For the difference of RM68000, Id rather go for X4… or maybe wait until GLC Coupe is CKD-ed.
X4 is the original, this is a fake copy cat.
X4 & GLC Coupe tiru design Proton Gen2.
kikihkikih
Audio 20 system on a 400 plus k car….
you damn right, that is the most basic audio for merc, yet it appears in 400 plus k car
No brainer new XC90 is the one to buy at this price
From the 19 comments, none “like” it. Does that mean MBM have lost the plot ?!. I guess different people have different taste. I wouldn’t mind it if I have the doe. I wonder how many units will MBM offload given the slowing economy.