The GLC is a game changer for Mercedes, especially in the luxury SUV segment, with more than 13,000 customers and becoming the brand's best-selling luxury SUV. The SUV is second only to the E-Class as the company's best-selling model in India, and there's good reason for that. A decent-sized luxury SUV so it doesn't seem to be the first step in joining the Mercedes family like the GLA and doesn't start to get too big like the GLE, managing to fit into urban spaces and stand out. when outside. Great for many lifestyles.
This new second generation of the GLC comes after an eight-month hiatus from Mercedes' India portfolio and Mercedes says there's been a huge amount of customer demand for the model in its absence. Potential GLC customers will now benefit from a new, refreshed, and more rounded look than the model it replaces. The design changes are most evident in the LED headlights, new grille, redesigned taillights, and the overall look of the new GLC now looks softer but more majestic. The new 19-inch wheels further improve the aesthetic, and that's a good thing as there are no additions to the AMG lineup currently offered to the SUV. The SUV also has a 60mm increase in overall length, including a 15mm increase in wheelbase, more benefits later on.
The GLC's refined yet elegant exterior contrasts with the luxurious look and feel of the interior. Wood trim with stripes on the dashboard, aluminum trim around the window controls, the solid click of the air vent controls, the overall feel and feel of the materials, and plenty of detail. Smaller details all combine to make this cabin exude a sense of quality that Mercedes has maintained in the various elements of the cabin. There's ample storage space and a USB-C port in the center console along with a wireless charger for all your on-the-go needs, while the vehicle's increased overall length has resulted in boot space. An additional 70 liters can be expanded at the push of a button. Back seat. The 12.3-inch gauge is customizable looks sharp, and is complemented by an 11.9-inch infotainment screen that has a variety of built-in functions divided into different menus. Interestingly, the front seats are not cooled, only heated, and also do not have a massage function, but Mercedes' Seat Kinetics somewhat makes up for this with small periodic adjustments to reduce fatigue. There's a dedicated off-road screen in the infotainment system that shows various settings like ramp angle, roll angle, and more, but a new one includes a 'Transparent bonnet' camera setting that shows the terrain below the front wheels, which cannot be seen otherwise. Rear-seat passengers are vent-only and don't have a dedicated climate control area, but will find themselves sitting comfortably with plenty of legroom and headroom. The cabin of the GLC feels upscale, making it a great place to be.