Mercedes has simply unveiled the brand new era of the GLC however as everyone knows, there may be nonetheless one thing lacking from the vary. The coupe SUV bodystyle variant often called the GLC Coupe, will stay to see one other era, as confirmed by our newest spy pictures that got here from Europe.

Similar to its predecessor, the brand new GLC Coupe will share many physique panels with the common GLC except the redesigned tail. SUV patrons have a factor for slopping rooflines, particularly within the premium segments the place almost all automakers provide like-minded proposals.

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The prototype was lined by camouflage however nothing can cover the coupe-style roofline with the brand new rear windshield resulting in an built-in rear spoiler. The slimmer LED taillights look like distinctive to the GLC Coupe, though their outer form will more than likely be much like the common GLC.

We don’t speak a lot concerning the entrance finish because it needs to be similar to the non-coupe sibling. Nonetheless, Mercedes took the time to cowl it in a camouflage wrap. For the greenhouse, as with the present mannequin,  the extra style-driven GLC Coupe will get its mojo from the closely sloped roofline on the again. Final however not least, the Coupe inherits the cleaner surfacing of the brand new GLC, regardless of the fake dynamic traces Mercedes provides to its camouflaged prototypes aimed to confuse us.

The inside will likely be carried over from the GLC, together with the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, the 11.9-inch infotainment display screen, the non-obligatory shade heads-up show and all the dashboard. What will likely be totally different is the restricted headroom for rear passengers, and the marginally smaller boot. Sacrificing slightly little bit of practicality for additional model and higher aerodynamics will not be an issue for the goal group.

Much like the mechanically-related C-Class and GLC, the GLC Coupe will likely be supplied solely with four-cylinder engines. The lineup will embrace many electrified choices from the entry-level mild-hybrid engine, all the way in which as much as the plug-in hybrid efficiency flagships from AMG (no extra V8s for the GLC 63).

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is anticipated to debut earlier than the tip of the 12 months, as a 2023 mannequin. Rivals embrace the BMW X4, the Audi Q5 Sportback, and the Infiniti QX 55 for North America. The GLC Coupe will probably be barely costlier than the equal variants of the GLC.

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