The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class has been spotted again, with very little disguise on. Let’s remind ourselves of the Tristar’s new naming rules – the GLK is to be renamed GLC, because it’s C-Class-based.
It’s gotten a bit bigger to avoid suffocating the smaller GLA – visible (just) are a longer wheelbase, wider track and a more forward front axle, which should improve cabin space and dynamics.
Unlike its boxy predecessor, the new GLC wears a more curvaceous dress, with a more sloping back end. Also, unlike the GLK, there will be right-hand drive GLCs, reports say.
More potential markets, then – will Malaysia be among them? If so, the Audi Q5 and BMW X3 will soon no longer be on their own in these markets.
Speculated is a base GLC 250 with a new 1.8 litre four-cylinder turbo engine, a GLC 250 BlueTEC with the familiar 2.1 litre four-cylinder turbodiesel and a V6-powered GLC 350. We’ve seen something before that could be a GLC 350 e plug-in hybrid, and our carparazzi expects AMG versions in the future, too.
There’ll also be a ‘coupe’ derivative, previewed by Auto Shanghai 2015’s GLC Coupe concept. This will take the fight to the BMW X4 when it surfaces in 2016 or 2017, after the non-coupe GLC makes its debut.
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Finally after many years, a RHD version of the C Class SUV. Looks quite good too. Very elegant and business-like.
The BMW X3 looks better and more masculine, the curvaceous lines fit more on a sedan like the C-Class rather than a SUV. Also nothing beats BMW’s driving dynamics!
GLC to use benz???! Crap, we the rakyat can only afford saga.
= or > 2000mm
The coupe version is better, seems like; make it much wider than Macan and Evoque. With sportscar features.
Nope…somehow Merc’s SUV designs are a bit off compared to BMW and Audi.
reminds me of subaru GRB