![]() ![]() The ride on standard springs and dampers is good enough, but for the greatest luxury Air Body Control (ABC) suspension with adjustable damping is the way to go. The GLC also has a magnificent ride, coupled with superb suppression of wind and tyre noise, so it’s an exceptionally good day-to-day operator. The 2.1 is an old engine and can be noisy in other Mercs, but in the GLC it is actually quite refined. All models have 4Matic all-wheel drive and a nine-speed 9G-Tronic automatic gearbox. Choose from a 2.1-litre four-cylinder in two power levels (170 or 204hp), or a 3.0-litre V6 with 258hp and a robust 458lb ft of torque. Add in seat adjustment buttons that are on the doors in usual Mercedes fashion rather than on the seats as in most rivals, and the infotainment screen perched on the top of the dash, and there are characteristics of the GLC's cabin that might put some buyers off if their minds aren't sufficiently open.Īn excellent array of engines is provided for the GLC line-up, with a heavy reliance on twin-turbocharged diesel power. Such as a column-mounted shift lever, to the right of the wheel, which means the upper stalk on the opposing side controls all the wiper functions as well as headlamp beam and indicators.This might take some getting used-to for those moving over from rival brands. It won’t, however, meet universal approval, because Mercedes has its own idiosyncratic style of ergonomics that won’t suit everyone. The driving position should be perfect for all drivers, as the seats are electrically adjustable and the steering wheel alters for rake and reach, while the quality of the solid metal fixtures and fittings is superb. ![]() There’s a lovely, concave appearance to the passenger-side fascia, while the ‘waterfall’ centre console sweeps gracefully down into the transmission tunnel. This is a beautiful cabin, one of Mercedes’ best. ![]()
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