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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Spied Completely Exposed, Official Debut is Tomorrow

With only one day left until Mercedes-Benz will officially reveal the GLC SUV, our team of car photographers though they might as well throw some spyshots in the mix, this time showing the GLK's successor free of view-blocking camouflage.
Mercedes-Benz GLC Spied 10 photos
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We are already accustomed to seeing the GLC wearing all sorts of camouflage patterns since spyshots of the SUV have been flowing from late 2014. But the batch you're about to see shows the Mercedes GLC (former GLK) dropping the camo cover, which is a first nonetheless.

Seeing the Mercedes GLC in full splendor we get the confirmation that we're looking at a classy exterior body, coupled with a cabin very similar to what the W205 C-Class has to offer. We know that from the previous sets of spyshots depicting the SUV's interior design. You'll also notice the rear chromed bumper integrating the dual final exhaust pipes.

Last week, Mercedes-Benz came out with additional details about the GLC's hardware, confirming the presence of the multi-chamber air suspension AIR BODY CONTROL (the one that made a debut on the S-Class) along with DYNAMIC SELECT dampers and the 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive system.

In addition to that, Mercedes-Benz's PR voice was also preaching about "state-of-the-art assistance systems and improved energy efficiency" for the GLC, including a 19 percent lower fuel consumption compared to the model it replaces.

The only way is up

Upmarket, that is, as the GLC will grow larger to avoid sales interference with the GLA. The increase in size will be visible in terms of wheelbase and tracks, making the GLC bigger than the first-gen Mercedes ML. That should translate into a more spacious interior.

Engine-wise, we expect Mercedes-Benz to carry over the mill line-up available on the C-Class, ranging from Renault-sourced 1.6-liter diesel units to the 510 HP 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, made famous by the Mercedes AMG GT.
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