Get ready for the next-gen Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

Get ready for the next-gen Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

KUALA LUMPUR: Yes, you read it right. After the Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV, the automaker is all set to bring the coupe version. As per reports from Autocar, the car is scheduled for a mid-March debut, thus making the month all the more exciting. Not to mention, Kia EV9 will also be making its world debut by the end of this month.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • When will the next-gen GLC Coupe debut?

    . As per reports from Autocar, the car is scheduled for a mid-March debut.
  • What powers the upcoming GLC Coupe?

    The GLC Coupe will get the same powertrain as the SUV version, which is an electrified setup. The latter is offered in mild-hybrid (MHEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions.
  • Coming back to Mercedes-Benz GLC, it is a pretty popular nameplate for the brand with over 2 million units sold worldwide since its introduction in 2016. Out of the total sales, 20% is attributed to the Coupe version which in its latest update will receive tech and design revisions.

    Upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLC

    “The emphasis has not changed a lot. We have once again developed the new GLC Coupe to be the more dynamic model in the line-up. The difference between it and the GLC SUV is not great, but it is subtly more sporting in terms of driving characteristics,” said Peter Kolb, the Head of Development at Mercedes-Benz in an interview with Autocar.

    Upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLC features

    What do we know about the upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe?

    • Improved aerodynamics
    • Reduced drag coefficient (from 0.30 to 0.29)
    • Newly designed wing mirrors and flat underbody panels
    • 32 mm longer & 15 mm longer wheelbase
    • A vertically oriented main head unit (now 11.9-inch in size)
    • Latest MBUX system

    Upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLC details

    Powertrain? The GLC Coupe will get the same powertrain as the SUV version, which is an electrified setup. The latter is offered in mild-hybrid (MHEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions. To elaborate, the MHEV setup includes a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbo mill with a 48V hybrid system, together the two make 204 hp and 320 Nm (in GLC 200) and 258 hp and 400 Nm (in GLC 300).

    The PHEV version, on the other hand, gets a 31.2 kWh battery (120 km of range) making 313 hp and 550 Nm (in GLC 300e) and 381 hp and 650 Nm (GLC 400e).

    Upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLC specs

    Mercedes-Benz GLC in Malaysia

    Locally, Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV is offered in two trim options, both AMG Line - GLC 300 and GLC 300. As for the Coupe version, it is available in one single PHEV 300e 4MATIC trim,
    Also, all the GLC variants are assembled locally in Malaysia.

    Would you like to see the next-gen GLC Coupe in Malaysia as well? Let us know in the comments.

    Also Read: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS500 4Matic CKD debuts in Malaysia

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