Mercedes-Benz has already started working on a brand new GLC compact luxury SUV and these are the very first photos of it.
Understandably, the prototype seen in these spy shots wears a full wrap but seems to feature the final production body. First impressions? The SUV appears to have a lower roofline than the current model as well as a longer overall length and a stretched wheelbase.
Obviously, we can’t back these claims so take them with a grain of salt. As far as the proportions go, the second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLC (codenamed X254) features a significantly longer and more horizontal bonnet.
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Other details worth mentioning include the headlights which look to be in production specification, the aero-style wheels, and the provisional taillights. As with the next-generation C-Class with which it shares underpinnings, the upcoming GLC will offer only electrified powertrains, including mild-hybrid assistance for the four- and six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines, and plug-in hybrids.
The new model will be much more sophisticated technologically than the current GLC, offering new driver assistance systems and the latest MBUX infotainment systems. Expect a similar dashboard with the 2021 C-Class featuring a fully-digital center console paired with a big screen acting as an instrument cluster.
The next-generation Mercedes-Benz GLC will be built at the Sindelfingen plant in Germany, in addition to the existing sites in Bremen and Finland, where it is built under contract by Valmet Automotive. Expect the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLC to launch in 2022.
