Launched in Malaysia in April this 12 months, the second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLC is obtainable in a sole fully-imported (CBU) variant known as the GLC300 4Matic AMG Line that retails for RM429,888 on-the-road with out insurance coverage.
At that worth, the most recent GLC is dearer when in comparison with rivals just like the BMW X3 and Volvo XC60, each of which don’t cross the RM400,000 mark even of their highest trim ranges. Is it nonetheless value it, then? That’s what Hafriz Shah makes an attempt to reply in his video evaluation, so tune in to seek out out what it’s wish to drive and dwell with the GLC.
The brand new GLC is bigger than its predecessor, measuring 4,716 mm lengthy (+60 mm), 1,890 mm vast (unchanged), 1,640 mm tall (-4 mm) and with a wheelbase that now spans 2,888 mm (+15 mm). These revisions end in a slight change to the inside area, however boot area has been elevated by 70 litres to 620 litres.
Energy comes from an M254 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that serves up 258 PS (255 hp or 190 kW) at 5,800 rpm and 400 Nm of torque from 2,000 to three,200 rpm. The mill is paired with a 9G-Tronic nine-speed computerized transmission and a 4Matic all-wheel drive system that permits a 0-100 km/h time of 6.2 seconds and a prime pace of 240 km/h.
A brand new addition for the GLC is a 48-volt gentle hybrid system that options an built-in starter-generator (ISG) which might present a lift of 23 PS (23 hp or 17 kW) and 200 Nm, whereas offering features comparable to coasting and extra refined engine start-stop. The SUV additionally will get Agility Management suspension with selective damping and Dynamic Choose drive modes as commonplace.
The AMG Line bundle can also be a part of the package record, together with 20-inch AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, an 11.9-inch central touchscreen, the Mercedes-Benz Person Expertise (MBUX) infotainment system, Thermatic dual-zone local weather management, Nappa leather-based upholstery and autonomous emergency braking.
After watching the video, trying on the gallery photographs beneath and going by our complete launch story, would you decide the GLC over its rivals? Share your ideas with us within the feedback beneath.
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