Testing continues for the up to date GLB that may debut subsequent 12 months alongside the opposite members of Mercedes’ compact vary
by Thanos Pappas
December 29, 2022 at 08:02
by Thanos Pappas
Because the 12 months involves an finish, Mercedes-Benz is gearing up for the debut of the facelifted compact fashions which might be anticipated in 2023. Amongst them, the Mercedes-Benz GLB made a brand new spy look throughout winter testing, hiding its minor visible updates with patches of camouflage.
Our spy photographers caught a brand new prototype of the up to date GLB out within the chilly and managed to snag some close-up photographs. The SUV is painted within the Rose Gold Metallic shade which is an possibility within the present GLB. For the event testing, it’s mixed with small-diameter ten-spoke alloy wheels completed in black and shod in winter tires. This seems to be an entry-level trim of the GLB and never the sportier AMG Line for the full-fledged AMG.
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A more in-depth have a look at the entrance bumper exhibits the brand new graphics on the boxy LED headlights, however the camouflage does an amazing job of hiding particulars on the redesigned bumper. We count on extra fashionable intakes and a barely revised grille. The profile can be almost similar, whereas the tail will obtain new graphics for the elongated LED taillights. The rear bumper with the twin exhaust pipes additionally seems to be carried over which is why Mercedes didn’t trouble on including camouflage.
Inside updates will embody a redesigned heart console with out the previous touchpad, a brand new steering wheel, and most certainly contemporary upholstery choices. The digital dashboard with twin screens situated in the identical panel can be anticipated to achieve up to date software program, benefiting from the newest developments within the MBUX infotainment. Word that the GLB is obtainable with a three-row seven-seater format, as an extended, extra sensible and boxier-looking different to the smaller GLA.
Engine choices can be carried over from the present GLB with minor updates. Nonetheless, we count on a extra closely electrified combine, particularly in Europe the place the SUV can be provided with numerous mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid choices so as to adjust to the strict emission laws. Fortunately, Mercedes-AMG will nonetheless provide the performance-focused GLB 35 as confirmed by our spy photographs. The closely-related totally electrical EQB can even stay on, receiving comparable updates within the close to future.
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The up to date Mercedes-Benz GLB is anticipated to debut after the facelifts of the closely-related A-Class, CLA, and GLA, because it was the final of the bunch to reach again in 2019. Our sources recommend a debut within the second half of 2023, though nothing is official but which implies that Mercedes might shock us with an earlier introduction.
