The 2023 Mercedes GLC is gearing up for its debut as the crossover has eschewed camouflage for a starry wrap that is often used to tease upcoming models.
That’s what is happening here as Mercedes’ in-house photographer was on hand to take photos of the GLC for their teaser campaign. While those pictures will be released at a later date, they’ll effectively be yesterday’s news.
Putting that aside, today’s images reveal the GLC will feature an evolutionary design with a single bar grille that sports a new honeycomb mesh pattern. Elsewhere, there are sweptback headlights and muscular intakes that can be seen peeking through the wrap.
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Aft of the A-pillar, there’s streamlined bodywork and side mirrors that have been relocated to the doors. We can also see plastic body cladding, an upward sweeping beltline, and aerodynamically-optimized wheels.
The rear end is more evolutionary, but the redesigned GLC adopts curvaceous styling and a hidden exhaust. Designers also gave the model new taillights and an edgier liftgate.
While spy photographers didn’t get a glimpse of the interior this time around, previous pictures have shown the cabin will follow in the footsteps of the C-Class. As a result, we can expect a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and an 11.9-inch infotainment system with a portrait orientation.
The interior won’t be the only thing that borrows liberally from the C-Class as engine options should also echo the sedan. This means we can expect an assortment of powertrains including a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 255 hp (190 kW / 258 PS) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. It should be joined by a handful of diesels including a 2.0-liter unit developing 261 hp (195 kW / 265 PS) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque.
We can also expect a handful of plug-in hybrids including an AMG variant that features a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, a 6.1 kWh battery pack, and a rear-mounted electric motor that produces up to 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS).
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