Mercedes-Benz has
released a teaser video of the facelifted 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC prior to the
vehicle’s world debut at the Geneva Motor Show next week. The short video of
the tweaked SUV has it wading along a river and beyond the first second, shows
virtually nothing of the facelifted GLC. Fortunately, the first second does
provide us with a glimpse of the vehicle’s new fascia.
The most obvious
difference between the new GLC and the outgoing model are the different headlights,
complete with revised LED daytime running lights. In addition, the facelifted
Mercedes-Benz GLC adopts a new grille with two horizontal slats rather than the
one found on the current GLC. The model featured also has a much more
rugged-looking front bumper incorporating a number of bolder silver elements.
Mercedes-Benz won’t
mess with the overall shape of the GLC but further tweaks are expected to be
found at the rear, including alterations to the taillights which will see the
reverse lights positioned under the brake lights.
In the cabin, the
facelifted Mercedes-Benz GLC will be refreshed and will be outfitted with the
automaker’s excellent MBUX infotainment system. Altered trims alongside other
improvements such as a new wireless charging pad for cell phones will be part
of the package too. Recent spy shots also revealed a newly designed steering
wheel.
Mercedes hasn’t
offered any information regarding the powertrains that will be offered with the
new GLC. However, we have an inclination that some engines from the facelifted
C-Class could find their way into the updated crossover. This could include a
turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 255 hp and 369 Nm of
torque.
Similar changes are
expected on the SUV’s sister model, the GLC Coupe, though, at this point, we
don’t know if Mercedes will bring it to Geneva or if it will choose to keep it
for another international motor show like in New York this April.
