Mercedes GLC 2019: the restyling receives the MBUX and mild hybrid system

New Mercedes GLC 2019

Turn round for Mercedes-Benz GLC 2019 : the Star D segment SUV is updated with the restyling of mid-career, which brings with it refined design, new engines and especially the MBUX infotainment system with artificial intelligence and augmented reality. All the details of Mercedes GLC restyling 2019 in the next paragraphs.

Mercedes GLC

Little change in the design of the new Mercedes GLC: the mask becomes more contoured , the light clusters receive a new shape and an original interior graphics (standard High Performance LEDs, optional those with LED matrix MULTIBEAM ), the chrome moldings affect more details and new aerodynamic alloy wheels are flush with the bodywork (dimensions 17 to 19 inches).

Do not miss the brand new AMG Line version , with dedicated bumpers, chrome Matrix radiator grille and 19 to 20-inch wheels, while new graphics-inspired headlights make their debut in the new GLC.

Mercedes GLC Interior

Even the interiors have been renewed in the sign of continuity, which now benefit from new materials (like real wood), a new steering wheel with multitouch surface (and two different designs), a new generation touchpad in the center of the tunnel and new 12 digital instruments. 3 inches (on request). Also present is the new ENERGIZING wellness feature, which act by programming light, music, air conditioning and massage. The ENERGIZING COACH, on the other hand, requires the use of car and environment data to suggest an individual program suited to the situation (the system also recognizes Garmin wearable devices, using information on sleep or stress level).

Mercedes GLC Infotainment Entertainment

New for the GLC is the new generation MBUX infotainment system , which allows the driver and passenger to manage the different functions of the vehicle through the touch controls, the touch buttons on the steering wheel, the touchpad, the commands of the interior assistance system and voice commands ("Hey Mercedes").

Two high-definition displays: the instrumentation and the multimedia screen in the center of the dashboard (7 inches with a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels, or 10.25 inches with a resolution of 1920 x 720 pixels) , customizable with three individual display modes (Classic , Sports, Modern). As on the new CLA , we have the assistance system for the interior with gestural commands to turn on the spot reading light but also to understand which seat to start the massage or, again, to change the contents of the screen.

Present the augmented reality navigator, Keyless Go access and the DYNAMIC SELECT system for the different driving modes: Comfort, Eco, Sport, Sport +, Individual and (with the Offroad technical package) also Offroad and Offroad +.

Mercedes GLC 2019 Engine

New Mercedes GLC 2019 will be available with 4-cylinder in-line 200 4MATIC engines (2.0 petrol 197 hp and 280 Nm with mild hybrid EQ Boost), GLC 300 4MATIC (2.0 petrol 258 hp and 370 Nm with mild hybrid EQ Boost), 200 d 4MATIC ( 2.0 diesel 163 hp and 360 Nm), 220 d 4MATIC (2.0 diesel 194 hp and 400 Nm), 300 d 4 MATIC (2.0 diesel 245 hp and 500 Nm).

The adaptive DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL trim , with continuous damping adjustment on the front and rear axle, debuts for the first time on GLC, as well as the new ADAS : DISTRONIC adaptive cruise control , active assistance system in emergency braking, with unlocking automatic and initiation of an emergency call to the emergency switchboard, active assistance system to the automatic detection of the speed limit with reaction to changes in speed limits in conjunction with the automatic recognition system of road signs, speed adaptation as a function of the path before curves, roundabouts, toll booths, T-junctions, before turning and exiting on motorways or expressways, speed reduction even in case of "end of line" (in conjunction with the navigator), automatic steering system , active skid protection system , Blind Active Spot Assist and active braking assistance system with turn-assistance and cross-over function.

In addition to this, the Car-to-X communication system also debuts , to update the driver with info and danger alerts: thanks to radio communication, both between the vehicles and the vehicles and the road infrastructure, the driver is informed visually and / or acoustically of possible dangers.