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Mercedes to Launch GLC, GLE, C-Coupe and A-Class Facelift in 2015

Mercedes-Benz has finally let slip details regarding some of the most important all-new or significantly refreshed models that are poised to come out within the next year.
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Mercedes to Launch GLC, GLE, C-Coupe and A-Class Facelift in 2015Mercedes to Launch GLC, GLE, C-Coupe and A-Class Facelift in 2015
The German company recently organized a dealer meeting in Barcelona yesterday, where publication Coches took this picture. These are the months in which specific models will be launched, not revealed, but it's pretty clear about a quarter of the model range will be refreshed next year.

The GLC, GLE and GLE Coupe models will give the SUV range a significant boost in July. But since we know the GLE Coupe will debut in Detroit next January, it's reasonable to believe the other two will come out at the same time.

According to the new Mercedes naming scheme, the GLC is a direct replacement for the GLK. It's built on the same platform as the W205 C-Class sedan and will pack the same engines, potentially including an AMG-badged mill.

As for the GLE, this is a replacement for the ML-Class. Though the platform will be carried over, Mercedes has spent around two years developing it, so it's more like an all-new model going head-to-head against BMW's fresh X5. Just like the S-Class now has a coupe version, the GLE Coupe will exist, competing with BMW X6 for your huge stacks of money.

According to the detailed launch sheet, Mercedes will roll out a facelift of the A-Class in September and an all-new C-Class Coupe in November, meaning both are likely to bow at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Even the Smart division has something planned for 2015, a cabrio version that's likely to borrow the folding fabric roof from the Renault Twingo and the hardcore Brabus model. As for the V-Class we recently tested, that will get a 4Matic all-wheel drive version in April. If you plan on ordering a large shuttle fleet, you should hold off for a couple more months.

Mercedes Benz has got some very busy months ahead of them to do all of the testing for the cars and prepare for their reveals and organize launch events.
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