Mercedes is gearing
up for the New York Auto Show by unveiling the 2020 GLC Coupe. Set to go on
sale in the United States late this year, the facelifted crossover features a
sportier front fascia and an evolutionary “contoured diamond-block grille.” The
latter is flanked by restyled LED headlights which feature distinctive daytime
running lights.
The familiar
styling continues out back as the GLC Coupe adopts new taillights and a
sportier dual exhaust system. We can also see a new rear diffuser and plenty of
chrome trim. Moving into the cabin, drivers will be greeted by a new steering
wheel which features updated controls. The crossover also gains a
multi-functional touchpad which replaces the previous rotary push-button
controller used for the infotainment system.
Speaking of the
infotainment system, designers installed an updated unit which features a
10.25-inch display (Europeans get a base 7-inch display) and the latest MBUX
operating system. Other highlights include a 12.3-inch digital instrument
cluster and newly available Magma Grey upholstery which is available in both
MB-Tex and leather. In the United States, the 2020 GLC Coupe will be launched
with an upgraded turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 255
hp and 370 Nm of torque. This is a modest gain of 14 hp.
European customers
will get a number of different options including two four-cylinder petrols with
outputs of 194 hp and 255 hp. On the diesel
side, there’s a GLC 200 d 4MATIC with 161 hp and 360 Nm of torque. Customers can also
order the GLC 220 d 4MATIC which boasts 191 hp and 400 Nm of torque. Lastly, the GLC 300 d 4MATIC has 241 hp and 500 Nm of torque.
On the technology
front, the GLC Coupe gains several new driver assistance features including
exit-warning, emergency-corridor and tail-end-of-traffic-jam functions.
Mercedes didn’t say much about them, but the model also has a new Trailer
Maneuvering Assist system which uses “sensors in the ball head and a magnetic
ring to measure the angle between towing vehicle and trailer.” This, combined
with the 360° camera, should making hitching trailers a less stressful task.
