Mercedes-Benz’s top-selling GLC-Class nameplate undergoes a redesign for 2023, and the newcomer will carry a $48,250 beginning worth when it lands at dealerships within the spring.

The compact SUV has managed greater than 50,000 gross sales yearly within the U.S. for the previous 5 years, and the redesigned model ought to proceed that development because of a mix of inoffensive styling, a high-tech cabin, and a protracted checklist of normal gear.

The GLC-Class will initially be accessible in rear-wheel-drive GLC 300 and all-wheel-drive GLC 300 4Matic grades solely. The beginning worth is for the rear-wheel-drive grade. All-wheel drive is a $2,000 choice.

Normal gear features a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, an 11.9-inch infotainment display screen, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wi-fi charging pad for smartphones, heated 16-way entrance seats with reminiscence, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, ambient lighting, and extra.

For an additional $2,250, patrons can go for Unique trim, which brings further goodies together with a Burmester audio system, surround-view digicam system, and a navigation system. For $4,350 over the bottom worth, patrons can improve to the Pinnacle trim. This contains the whole lot in the usual and Unique trim ranges, plus a head-up show, augmented actuality navigation, digital mild headlights, and warmth and noise insulating glass.

The only powertrain is a 2.0-liter turbo-4 with mild-hybrid know-how. The engine delivers 258 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque by itself, with a motor-generator built-in with the usual 9-speed automated transmission that may get better vitality below braking and add roughly 23 hp and 147 lb-ft. Claimed efficiency is a 0-60 mph time of 6.2 seconds and a ruled high pace of 130 mph.

Stronger grades are coming from Mercedes’ AMG sizzling home. There can even be a repeat of the GLC-Class Coupe physique model, although timing for these variants hasn’t been introduced. They’re going to probably arrive for the 2024 mannequin yr.