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The new Mercedes-Benz GLB: an SUV that surprises with seven seats

Mercedes-Benz GLB

The GLB is a badge we haven't seen before from Mercedes-Benz – it's an all-new model, a compact SUV that shares much of its DNA with the Mercedes-Benz A-Class.

New ones Mercedes-Benz GLB it is compact SUV, which is based on the class – he surprised with an offer the third rows of seats, which allows it to accommodate to 7 people. In this compact class, this is the exception rather than the rule – optional third species offers two seats, including drink holders and USB ports. They also have available airy curtains, and they will be available to the youngest anchorages for children's seats.

We have not yet been told how much space there will be in the third row, but it will be more than enough for the children at least. In the case of the five-seater version of the GLB, we have a mid 560 and 1755 liters luggage compartment. Passengers in the second row have the option to do just that they move back and forth, and with that increase comfort or the need after luggage space.

The interior is similar those in class A, with a noticeable addition space above the head. They dominate visually instrumental screen and screen on touch in the center of the dashboard, both in size 7.0-in. MBUX the system is also a part in this case serial equipment - they are also included in it assistants and security systems, which you can by choosing different options let's upgrade.We can also upgrade the screen, in size 10.25-inch.

The exterior lines of the Mercedes-Benz GLC are as they would be from an SUV expected. There aren't that many angular, as the prototype vehicles indicated, but stand out lights, after which we can have it in an instant recognized. Although based on the A-Class, the GLB is for almost 13 centimeters longer than the GLA model and only good ones 4 centimeters shorter than the GLC model.

Mercedes-Benz GLC
Mercedes-Benz GLC

Basic versions are available with a drive on front wheel pair, which of course can be upgraded with 4MATIC four-wheel drive, which is available with OffRoad Engineering packages that add something field capacity.

They are available two gasoline engines, GLB 200 with 163 (120 kW) horsepower and the most exciting of engines, GLB 250 4MATIC with bouncy ones 224 (165 kW) horsepower.

In addition to gasoline engines, they are also available three diesel, GLB 200 d, GLB 200 d 4MATIC and GLB 220 d 4MATIC. The power range ranges from 150 (110 kW) horsepower to 190 (140 kW) horsepower. Most will have automatic 8-speed gearbox, and the GLB 200 automatic 7-speed. We can expect the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLB towards the end of this year.

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