Well, what do we have here? Reader Lakhvinder Gill has sent us photos of the brand new Mercedes-Benz GLB in Malaysia, riding a flatbed truck on the North Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE). Not only that, but it’s also the hot version of the SUV, the Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4Matic.
That’s right; this seven-seater crossover will be offered here in high-performance trim, as denoted by the obvious badging and the dual round tailpipes. Unlike the A 35 hatchback, the GLB 35 doesn’t have an extra-showy Edition 1 variant, but it looks like we will be getting the largest of the wheel options – 20-inch five-twin-spoke rollers, finished in matte black here.
Powering the GLB 35 is a 2.0 litre M260 turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, delivering 306 PS from 5,800 to 6,100 rpm and 400 Nm of torque between 3,000 and 4,000 rpm. It also gets a new eight-speed wet dual-clutch transmission (similar to the one you’ll find in the A 45, not the seven-speeder in the A 35), with drive sent to all four wheels. Zero to 100 km/h is done in 5.2 seconds.
Expect Mercedes-Benz Malaysia to also offer the regular variants. The cooking GLB is offered with two petrol engines – the GLB 200 gets the Renault-derived 163 PS/250 Nm 1.3 litre turbocharged four-cylinder paired to a Getrag seven-speed wet DCT, while the GLB 250 4Matic receives the 224 PS/350 Nm version of the in-house M260 2.0 litre, mated to the eight-speed DCT and all-wheel drive.
Slotting in above the sportier, more low-slung GLA, the GLB is slightly larger and adds a three-row seating option for the first time in Mercedes’ compact car lineup. It also has a boxier design and a more rugged-looking interior, plus an Offroad Engineering package for some added mud-slinging ability.
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How much OTR?
Love the fact is a 5+2 carrier. Let’s vote!
(Like) Tiguan Allspace
(Dislike) Merc MLB
Kia Sorento 2.2D and Hyundai Santa Fe… period
Looks like x50 to me
Same segmen with Perodua 7seater SUV, abt 77k
In short, its a 7 seater GLA crossover
Front McPherson, Rear MultiLink
FWD, Renault Engine for the base spec
Merc copied Honda BRV based Jazz platform.
Brv based on Honda Mobilio/Brio A segment k indonesia hatchback platform, not Jazz platform
why mercedes and bmw now design going to cheap brands? now bmw 3 series looks like hyundai and this SUV looks like Haval. SMH
So this GLB is to target families that need luxury. But then they are convinced also all the 7 family members are hot blooded on the track and need performance car with the AMG version? Hmn…. Every AMG model for each class they build, interesting market research.
with 306hp on tap, this THE only car a Malaysia familyman needed… wifey konfem 101% lulus! Tesco grocery runs, Ikea shopping, Genting konvoi weekend drive.. take my money now Mercy!
Wow… that chair design… why like that?
Hey, I found this!
https://www.mercedes-benz.com.my/passengercars/mercedes-benz-cars/models/glb/glb-suv/pad.html
Hi Jonathan, I thought the biggest rim option is 21, right? The red GLB35 in the pictures do wear 21inch.