MERCEDES GLC COUPE: DRIVING TOWARDS BIGGER APPEAL
Mercedes Benz India has launched the GLC Coupe SUV at `62.70 lakh for the petrol variant and `63.70 lakh for the diesel (ex-showroom) in India. The SUV becomes the 10th product from the company to be offered through the Completely Knocked Down (CKD) route which, Mercedes says, is its emphasis on localisation.
The GLC Coupe gets a diamond pattern grille, new multi-beam LED head lights and full-LED tail lights, along with reworked front and rear bumpers. The road presence of the SUV is unmissable, as the company has emphasised on giving it a sleek and sporty appearance. This is enhanced by the swooping roofline along the C-pillar, which is also what primarily separates it from the regular GLC variants.
The MBUX infotainment system which debuted into the new GLC last December has been carried forward. The system offers voice-based response and control over a host of features inside the car and is gradually being brought into newer Mercedes offerings in India.
The cabin has also got a premium feel with a 10.25 touchscreen, 64-colour ambient lighting, large one-piece dash and a fully-digital 12.3-inch instrument cluster.
The flat-bottomed steering wheel is another big change while there is a Trailer Manoeuvring System now which aids control when reversing the vehicle.
There is a 500-litre luggage space at the back which can be expanded to 1,000 litres. There is no spare tyre for the first time ever which helps in creating more space in the boot. The new GLC coupe has five drive modes — Eco, Comfort Individual, Sport and Sport+.
Additionally, 360-degree parking camera with parking assist highlights a safety package, which also features seven airbags, emergency SOS button and Mercedes’ E-Call service which calls the company’s dedicated centre in case of emergency. There is also Active Brake Assist and an Active Bonnet for pedestrian safety.
Under the hood, there is a 3.0-litre petrol and 3.0-litre diesel engine options and while the power of AMG GLC43 4MATIC — discontinued now — may be missed, the GLC Coupe is likely to be quite capable in its own right. The petrol engine churns out 190 bhp of power and has 370 Nm of torque. The diesel unit has peak power of 180 bhp and peak torque of 500 Nm. Its transmission duties will be handled by a 9G-Tronic automatic unit.
Mercedes says that the SUV is targeted more towards people who like to get behind the steering wheel and yet not compromise on comfort and remain connected to the world using a plethora of technological features.
THE PREMIUM SEGMENT SUV ALSO BOASTS OF SEVEN AIRBAGS, EMERGENCY SOS BUTTON AND ACTIVE BONNET FOR PEDERSTRIAN SAFTEY