Mercedes-Benz GLC

The Mercedes-Benz GLC facelift was launched in India in December 2019, after making its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2019. The SUV has received a mid-life cycle update and it now comes with subtle styling tweaks, BS6 compliant petrol and diesel engines and is the first vehicle to get Mercedes-Benz’s new MBUX infotainment system. Offered in two options - GLC 200 and GLC 220d 4Matic and it goes up against the likes of Audi Q5, BMW X3 and the Volvo XC60 in India.

Visually, the Mercedes-Benz GLC facelift comes with a new grille with silver inserts and redesigned LED headlamps. The bumper up front has been subtly redesigned as well with new chrome elements and new air intakes. At the rear, the tail lamps get a redesign too and the exhaust now becomes a part of the diffuser. Overall, there isn't much that has changed but the car looks better now. Plus, the SUV is now available with alloy wheels ranging from 17-inches to 19-inches.

Inside, the updated GLC SUV comes with a dark interior, while the centre console trim gets the option of either piano lacquer finish or the two new wood surface finishes - open-pore ash wood or walnut. However, the star attraction of the cabin is the new 10.25-inch infotainment system, which now gets the Mercedes-Benz User Experience or MBUX interface system which gets AI support and voice recognition. It is a touchscreen unit, but the system can also be controlled by the large touchpad on the centre console. There is a voice command system on offer as well, which reacts to the prompt of 'Hey Mercedes', or you can use the touch-sensitive buttons on the steering wheel.

The car also gets an Advanced assistance system: Active Braking Assist, ambience lighting with 64 colours levels, a new steering wheel with touch control buttons, new walnut open-pore wood trim, wireless charging front, and Midline sound system. The safety features on the new GLC facelift include airbags for the front, side, knee and the curtains along with the usual fare of ABS and EBD and other active and passive safety assistance systems.

Offered in both petrol and diesel engine options, which are BS6 compliant, the Mercedes-Benz GLC facelift comes with an M264 2.0-litre petrol engine that pumps out 194 bhp and 320 Nm torque, and OM651 2.0-litre four-cylinder oil burner, which produces 192 bhp and 400 Nm of torque. Both engines will have the 9G-Tronic automatic transmission as standard fitment.