We’ve always like the way the GLK looked, even before they gave it a makeover, but it was getting a bit long in the tooth. A replacement finally arrived in the form of the GLC-Class, and as dealerships are beginning to organize test events, impressions are overwhelmingly positive.
This next video is of the GLC 250 d, the car that every customer in Europe will want. It is powered by an updated version of the 2.1-liter diesel that produces 204 PS and, crucially, 500 Nm of torque.
Its reviewer says that you can feel the SUV is much lighter than the GLK, and the ride is beyond reproach, comparing it to the C-Class in terms of dynamism. The GLK was a little jumpy over the bumps.
The GLC is also equipped with the new 9-speed automatic gearbox that Mercedes is fitting to all of its cars right now. As we’ve seen before, most of the gears beyond 5th are there purely to ensure good fuel consumption. Does anybody remember when a Mercedes automatic was a 5-speed?
As tested, this diesel SUV passes 100 kilometers per hour in 7.9 seconds while going through 4th gear. The official number is 7.6 seconds, but you can clearly see the engine isn’t fully warmed up yet, and it’s 34 degrees outside. Yeah, Mercedes isn’t pulling any punches with this model, and it’s going to give the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 a hard time.
Most folks will agree the interior is the nicest in the segment and probably superior to some larger cars. Most of the features are pulled from the C-Class, including the steering wheel, seats, and dash.
Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida. Full profile
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