Caught wearing
minimal camouflage, the changes to the Mercedes GLC Coupe appear relatively minor and
primarily focused around the front fascia. The most notable change is the
addition of new headlights which feature LED daytime running lights which
nearly encircle the entire outsides edges of the lamps.
Besides the updated lighting units, the
crossover has been equipped with a modestly revised grille and a new front
bumper. The latter is hidden behind camouflage but it will likely features an
evolutionary design. The styling changes are less noticeable out
back but it appears the GLC Coupe will receive updated taillights which have
relocated reverse lights that are now positioned underneath the brake lights. A
closer inspection also reveals a new lower bumper and more squared off exhaust
tips.
The GLC Coupe
is expected to receive an updated interior with a larger infotainment system
and a new touchpad controller. Additional changes will be limited but the
crossover should also have a new steering wheel.
There’s no word on performance updates,
but it wouldn’t be surprising if the model was equipped with a handful of
engines sourced from the facelifted C-Class. If this happens, North American
consumers can expect a new turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that produces
255 hp and 369 Nm of torque. This would be a
minor improvement over the current engine which develops 241 hp and 369 Nm of torque.
