Mercedes-Benz GLC coupe SUV launched

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe SUV (i.e. GLC Coupe) is officially launched. As a crossover sports version of the Mercedes-Benz GLC, its body shape adopts a slinky design and continues to be equipped with a 2.0T + 9AT powertrain.

"Upper body sedan / lower body SUV", the appearance of a more sporty

Comparing the appearance, it is easy to find that the GLC Coupe SUV and the domestic GLC basically maintain the same design as the B-pillar, from the front or front 45 ° to see, the two cars can hardly see the difference. However, the GLC Coupe SUV is more high-end in terms of exterior configuration, equipped with, among other things, intelligent full LED headlights, 20-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and tires with stronger road performance.

Looking closer, the roofline of the GLC Coupe SUV slides sharply after the B-pillar, thus forming a big slinky design, which makes the car from the visual effect of a coupe sedan above the waistline and an SUV below the waistline, which is the biggest difference between this car and the regular version of the GLC. The rear design is the same, thanks to the sliding back shape, its rear waistline is higher and the overall shape is fuller.

The interior design is the same as the regular GLC, with a higher level of configuration

Compared to some of the differences in appearance, the interior design of the GLC coupe SUV is very different from the regular version of the CLC, its center console is covered by wood grain veneer, with shift paddles and perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel highlighting its outstanding sense of movement. However, the new car has a lot of upgrades in terms of configuration with the domestic GLC currently on sale, including air suspension, driving mode selection system, automatic parking, lane departure warning, panoramic backup camera, and head-up display system.

The rear head space is limited, and the trunk size increased

From the previous editors' space experience of the GLC coupe SUV, the 182cm tall experience can get four fingers of headroom in the front row, which is the same as that of the regular GLC. Since the wheelbase is also 2873mm, the rear legroom of the GLC Coupe SUV has not changed significantly, but due to the limitation of the roofline, its headroom is reduced significantly to two fingers. Thanks to the increase in body length, the maximum depth of the trunk of the car was increased from 1840mm to 1885mm in the GLC, and the regular depth was also increased from 920mm to 995mm, so the ability to store bulky items was improved.

With three different tunings 2.0T engine, matched with a 9AT gearbox

From the perspective of this listing, the GLC coupe SUV powertrain continues to be equipped with the domestic GLC, including three different tuned 2.0T engines with a maximum power of 184 hp, 211 hp, and 245 hp, and peak torque of 300 Nm, 350 Nm, and 370 Nm respectively. The transmission system is matched with a 9-speed automatic transmission and 4MATIC 4WD system.

Competitors

The launch of the BMW X4/X6 has created a precedent in the luxury coupe SUV market, and Mercedes-Benz, as a direct rival, naturally cannot sit idly by. This listing of the GLC coupe SUV is officially the second bullet of this round of offensive, and the target is directed at the BMW X4, but in addition to the BMW X4, the class can form a direct competition with its models are rare. However, in the field of luxury mid-size SUVs, the Porsche Macan and Range Rover Evoque, which are positioned in favor of road and sports performance, may also become its indirect competition. In addition, Mercedes-Benz's strong brand appeal and excellent interior design may be the strong point of the GLC coupe SUV, but BMW's consistent sporting orientation may be the tangle of consumers choosing between the X4 and GLC coupe SUV.

Full summary

I think the luxury coupe SUV is still a niche group in the market, and the crossover combination of Coupe + SUV is still an alien in the eyes of many consumers, while for the contribution of sales, the future sales of the GLC coupe SUV will not be in the same order of magnitude compared to the regular version of the GLC. But for Mercedes-Benz, BMW's shortcut will not be left alone, the launch of the GLC coupe SUV not only enriches its product line but also ends the BMW X4 no direct competitor state, more consumers in the class models provide a richer choice. If you dwell on the previous luxury coupe SUV market choice is relatively single, this Mercedes-Benz GLC coupe SUV listing may wish to consider it.