Mercedes-Benz India has launched the latest generation of the GLC in the country. The new Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV combines outstanding on and off-road driving characteristics with spaciousness, practicality and comfort.
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC Price:
GLC 200: INR 52.75 lakh
GLC 220d 4MATIC: INR 57.75 lakh
All prices are ex-showroom, India.
The GLC is one of Mercedes-Benz India’s highest-selling SUVs, having sold over 7000 units since its debut. Martin Schwenk, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India says that the new GLC is the most tech-savvy ‘Made in India’ SUV. The launch of the new GLC also marks the introduction of the next generation of Mercedes-Benz’s all-new intuitive infotainment system – MBUX to improve driver’s interaction with the various systems in the car.
The combination of the touchscreen multimedia displays, navigation with augmented reality, intelligent voice control via the talk button or the “Hey Mercedes“ prompt, connectivity and the user interface now brings the GLC also in line with the latest technological standards.
Mercedes-Benz has built what3words location technology into its MBUX navigation system. Mercedes-Benz is committed to offering a premium and intuitive customer experience, and what3words ensures that drivers reach their destination seamlessly, every single time.
By integrating what3words into their vehicles, Mercedes-Benz customers can benefit from a precise and incredibly simple way to talk about any location. what3words is the only addressing system that allows for accurate and error-free location input by voice.
With the new MUBX, the focus is on the interaction with the vehicle and its functions through gestures, touch or the voice control system. This is made possible by the latest telematics generation of the Mercedes-Benz User Experience, which is characterised by intuitive logic and a wide range of operating options.
There are different possibilities to interact with the infotainment system of the GLC. Customers can use the Touch control on the multimedia display in the centre, using the Touch Control buttons on the multifunction steering wheel, with the multifunction touchpad on the centre console or by voice control, either with the talk button on the steering wheel or the “Hey Mercedes” prompt.
The revised voice control system makes operation even more convenient and natural. By voice command, the driver can have the system read out text messages, operate the audio systems or access vehicle functions such as the climate control system, for example. The system requires no memorised commands – the user has the freedom, for example, to phrase the desired destination address or the question about the weather report off-the-cuff. Passengers activate the voice control with the “Hey Mercedes” prompt. The talk button on the steering wheel is additionally available for this purpose.
The design language of the GLC follows the design philosophy of sensual purity and illustrates the carefully considered interplay of aesthetics, agility and intelligence. The overall appearance is sportier and the chrome elements now run from the front to the rear end as standard.
The distinctive lines, muscularly sculpted surfaces and distinctive details ensure a strong off-road character. The standard-fit LED High-Performance headlamps are smaller and more raked and have significantly modified contours.
The athletic character continues in the rearview with the completely revised bumper and exhaust tips. The redesigned full LED tail lamps also ensure an unmistakable light signature – with the hallmark blocks of the Mercedes-Benz SUVs in backlit edge-light specification.
The new model of the SUV also gets colour Ambience lighting, new steering wheel with touch control buttons, new walnut open-pore wood trim, Wireless charging and Midline sound system.
The new Mercedes GLC is equipped with the next generation of four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. The crucial feature of the M 264 two-litre four-cylinder engine from Mercedes-Benz is the increased output at significantly lower fuel consumption. In the GLC 200, the M 264 four-cylinder engine replaces the M 274 predecessor engine; the OM 654 four-cylinder diesel engine replaces the OM 651 predecessor engine.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 variant produces 197 hp of power and 320 Nm of torque. This model can reach 100 km/h from standstill in 7.8 seconds. The new Mercedes-Benz GLC 220 d 4MATIC variant churns out 194 hp of power and 400 Nm of torque. This SUV model can do 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds.
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