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Finding more in every drive.The GLC takes all the hallmarks of a midsize SUV and advances them in every direction, and every dimension. Comfort, capability, flexibility, convenience: Much is expected from an SUV.And few SUVs deliver like the GLC, one of the top-selling Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This year, we launch an all-new version, with striking new looks inside and out, an electrified engine, ingenious new technologies, and features that make driving more enjoyable than ever. Beneath the hood is a new 4-cylinder engine with an integrated electric motor, an innovation that adds intervals of power to an already muscular drive. This feature also delivers hybrid levels of fuel efficiency, allowing the vehicle to “sail,” or drive without calling on the combustion engine. Agile handling further enhances the ride, through a suspension that provides the foundation for all-around comfort. The GLC delivers a more spacious interior than its predecessors and new levels of noise comfort, thanks to both improved aerodynamics and bodyshell and windshield insulation. Standard luxuries include large media displays, wireless charging, heated front seats, ambient lighting and biometric authentication. Also standard is the latest version of the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) system, which uses artificial intelligence to help control vehicle functions in several ways, including Voice Control and Touch Control. It’s now more intuitive than ever, understanding a greater array of natural language commands using its “Hey Mercedes” function. The latest Driver Assistance features Disclaimer[1], including a 360-degree Surround View System Disclaimer[2] for effortless parking, round out this formidable advance in intelligence. But for all these refinements and luxuries, this GLC was designed for riding the rough. In its 4MATIC variant Disclaimer[3], the SUV includes Downhill Speed Regulation and an off-road driving mode as standard. In this mode, the GLC’s Surround View System Disclaimer[2] enables a “transparent hood,” giving the driver a virtual view under the front of the vehicle so rocks and holes can be navigated in advance. It’s capability taken to a new level altogether. GalleryLast updated:August 10, 2022 The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC is the third generation of the brand’s contender in the trendy midsize luxury SUV segment. The GLC arrived in 2016 as a successor to Mercedes-Benz’s first entrant in the midsize SUV market, the GLK, which officially makes the all-new X254 GLC the second-gen model since Mercedes discontinued the GLK after debuting in 2008. The exterior
alterations are tricky to pinpoint, but the newest GLC is longer than the outgoing variant to offer a roomier cabin. Mercedes-Benz also put the 2023 GLC through its paces, having concluded a brutal round of winter testing in the icy and snowy region of the Swedish Lapland. “The new GLC comes with all the attributes that make a Mercedes-Benz SUV what it
is: uncompromising handling safety on the road, outstanding driving dynamics, and superior performance when off-road,” said Jörg Bartels, Head of Overall Vehicle Integration, Mercedes-Benz. “With its high level of ride comfort and convincing overall acoustics, the GLC is a superb long-distance companion and great fun to drive.” The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC is an all-new model derived from the
Modular Rear Architecture (MRA) underpinnings of the brand’s latest C-Class sedan. The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC has a redesigned façade with new LED headlamps, 18- or 20-inch alloy wheel designs, and updated three-dimensional taillamps. However, the new GLC is 2.4-inches longer and has a 0.6-inch longer wheelbase than the 2022 GLC, offering slightly better rear legroom, more elbow
room, and 21.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. Moreover, the new GLC’s rounded silhouette delivers a 0.29 drag coefficient, two-tenths better than the outgoing GLC with a 0.31 Cd. The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-banger with 258 horsepower and 295 lb-ft.
of torque. Moreover, it has a 48-volt mild-hybrid system with an integrated starter-generator (ISG) that adds 23 more horsepower and a healthy 148 lb-ft. of torque on demand. The ISG enables boost, glide, or recovery features to help improve on-road performance while reducing fuel consumption. The GLC300 has a front-wheel drivetrain, while the GLC300 4MATIC has all-wheel drive. Both variants come with a standard nine-speed automatic. As of this writing, the official EPA fuel economy figures have not been released, although we expect the 2023 GLC to be on par with the 2022 model. Sophisticated & Refined CabinThe avant-garde interior is what you’d expect from something like the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC. The wing-like profile on the upper part of the dashboard blends amicably with the curved center console. The redesigned air vents are “reminiscent of the engine nacelles of an aircraft,” said Mercedes-Benz. Moreover, the GLC has an 11.9-inch center touchscreen similar to the C-Class, and the driver has a new 12.3-inch high-resolution LCD screen. Of course, the brand’s second-gen MBUX infotainment system has a voice assistant, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a Newsflash feature, an online music service, and can support over-the-air (OTA) updates. Meanwhile, the interior includes a new steering wheel, digital infotainment and HVAC controls, heated front seats with memory settings, ambient lighting, a power sunroof, and a power-operated liftgate. In addition, the new GLC has a “transparent hood” feature that displays a virtual view of the front underside on the center display, helping drivers see obstacles while off-roading. The system uses a 360-degree camera and offers two views: under or ahead of the vehicle. This nifty feature is included on the GLC300 4MATIC with the optional parking package. Furthermore, Mercedes-Benz highlights the new GLC’s acoustically optimized body and advanced sound insulation. Underneath its svelte body is an upper structure filled with acoustic foam and hot-formed steel to eliminate noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH). The windshield has an acoustic membrane, while the driver’s door features laminated glass. 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC Safety FeaturesThe 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC is brimming with advanced safety tech, including a Distronic feature that automatically maintains a pre-set distance from vehicles ahead of you on the road. It also has active steering assist, traffic sign assist, and the aforementioned optional parking package with a 360-degree camera and active parking assist. The new Mercedes GLC is also available with a quirky Digital Light feature with projection functions. The system offers an extra margin of safety by highlighting pedestrians on the road and projecting light signals to other road users. 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC: Pricing & AvailabilityThe all-new Mercedes-Benz GLC will arrive at U.S. dealerships in early 2023. Pricing remains forthcoming, but we expect the base GLC 300 FWD to start at about $46,000 and the GLC300 4MATIC to begin at about $48,000. Our free and easy search tools* show which Mercedes dealerships have the best deals in your area. Those search tools will also help you obtain the invoice price to negotiate the best possible out-the-door pricing on a 2023 GLC. Alvin Reyes is an Automoblog feature columnist and an expert in sports and performance cars. He studied civil aviation, aeronautics, and accountancy in his younger years and is still very much smitten to his former Lancer GSR and Galant SS. He also likes fried chicken, music, and herbal medicine. Photos & Source: MBUSA. *Although always free for you, Automoblog and its partners may receive a commission when you use the services provided through that link. MSRP figures are subject to change. Are 2023 MercedesThe next-generation 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-class will be revealed online to the world on June 1, 2022. The new compact luxury SUV looks similar to the current model but should include new features. The base GLC300 model will share its 255-hp turbo 2.0-liter inline-four with the C-class sedan.
Is Mercedes updating the GLC?The new Mercedes GLC is available to order now, and it's available with a raft of new technology. This alternative to the BMW X3 and Audi Q3 is offered with a range of mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines.
Is GLC 300 4MATIC reliable?Is the Mercedes-Benz GLC Reliable ? The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC has a predicted reliability score of 78 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average, and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.
When was the Mercedes GLC 300 last redesigned?At the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes unveiled the refreshed GLC as a 2020 model. New features include an updated MBUX Operating System that can be activated by saying "Hey Mercedes", new engines, a new steering wheel, and a 12.3-inch digital cockpit.
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