Mercedes-Benz is readying a mid-life
update for the GLC, which made its debut in June 2015. The 2019 Mercedes GLC
was spotted on public roads for the first time and captured on film by
Walko-Art.
The front end will house a set of new
headlamps. Full LED units are likely to be offered. The video reveals the new
LED signature running along the outer edge of the headlight cluster, and the
new turn indicator's glow pattern. The GLC facelift test mule wears 5-spoke
alloy wheels.
Spy shots of the rear of the 2019
Mercedes GLC reveal a new bumper design. While it continues to be a two-tone
affair, the reflectors have slipped downwards. Although not viewable, chrome exhaust
tips could be part of the package depending on the grade selected. Also new are
the tail light clusters with revised geometry. In place of the current split
LED signature, the turn indicators sit
below the primary stop lamps.
Mercedes will bring updates to the
interior as well. As per mbpassionblog, the display for the infotainment system
will be slightly wider. As is the case with the new C-Class, the
instrumentation will switch to a fully-digital setup. A new steering wheel with
touch-sensitive controls is likely to make it to the MY2019 GLC.
Changes to the powertrain will become
known closer to the launch of the 2019 Mercedes GLC. Expect the C300's new 2.0
L petrol engine to make it to the GLC. Merc's new OM654 2.0 L diesel is likely
to be employed on the crossover.
The 2019 Mercedes GLC should be out in
dealer showrooms next year. Its launch in markets across the world will take
place in a phased manner beginning with Germany.