Mercedes-Benz is set to introduce the GLC SUV in South Africa in 2015.

When it arrives, the GLC will take the fight to rivals such as the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and the Land Rover Discovery Sport in the mid-size SUV segment. Take a quick look at what you can expect from the GLC.

Styling Features

The GLC takes on an athletic appearence with the front-end featuring an upright twin-louvre grille with a centrally positioned Mercedes star. The look is complemented with striking headlights and daytime running lights. Cladding on the wheel arches add to the GLC’s SUV persona while a rear roof spoiler adds a touch of dynamism to the overall look.

The interior is luxurious and makes use of high-quality materials. Much of the controls in the GLS are made of silver chrome while wool and linen upholstery and open-pore wood trim offer a natural touch to the cabin. The GLC is expected to be very spacious too, with up to 1 600-litres of space at your disposal.

Under The Bonnet

The Mercedes-Benz GLC will be offered in either diesel or petrol form with all derivatives using a 9G-Tronic automatic transmission. All derivatives will feature 4Matic all-wheel drive. The petrol engine on offer is the familliar 2.0-litre turbo engine used in the C-Class and it will power both the GLC 250 and GLC 300. In the GLC 250, you can expect 155 kW and 350 Nm of torque while the more powerful GLC 300 will offer 175 kW and 370 Nm of torque.

For those with an affinity for diesel, a 2.1-litre turbo diesel will do service in the GLC 220d and GLC 250d. In the GLc 220d, this powerplant will produce 125 kW and 400 Nm of torque while the GLC 250d ups the stakes to 150 kW and 500 Nm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz GLC – Price in South Africa

Mercedes-Benz GLC 250 – R604 900

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 – R654 900

Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d – R599 900

Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d – R619 900