The new generation Mercedes-Benz GLC took a trip to Scandinavia for the winter testing phase, which is where spy photographers snapped this heavily camouflaged prototype. The premium compact SUV has a redesigned front end, with new headlights, a more conservative-looking bumper, and what appears to be a more aggressive bonnet, though that’s probably due to the plastic cladding.
The roofline appears to be lower and the
space between the front and rear axles seems to have slightly grown in size,
which would result in more legroom for the backseat occupants. Don’t mind the
round taillights, because those are still provisional units and not the
finished items.
Underpinned by the same platform as the
next-generation C-Class and expected to share most of its interior design and
technology features, including the latest MBUX infotainment system, the 2022
GLC should launch with electrified powertrains only. The lineup will include
mild-hybrid petrol and diesel units, as well as several plug-in hybrids.
The AMG GLC 63 will continue to sit at the
top of the range, though it could drop the omnipresent 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8
that produces 469 HP and 650 Nm of torque in the current iteration,
and 503 HP and 700 Nm in the 63 S spec. The sporty variant might
get a heavily electrified 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine instead, with well
over 500 HP available on tap, but these are still unverified rumors at this
stage.
