11 Things You Need to Know About the 2016 Mercedes GLC - AutoGuide.com
When the GLK debuted in 2008, it was Mercedes’ most affordable SUV and as a result, it didn’t have as many standard features and cool technology as its bigger siblings. Seven years later, the new GLA-Class has taken over the entry-level role and that means the GLC will come with many of the high-tech features that Mercedes vehicles are known for. That means you can now get adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, a head-up display, active parking systems and a 360-degree birds eye view camera system that can be a huge help when it comes to parking. Tons of Standard Safety Features. The GLC comes standard with a number of awesome safety technologies, too, including a forward collision warning system, a cross-wind assistance system, an automatic high-beam function and a drowsy-driver detection system. Mercedes USA only confirmed one engine for the launch of the GLC in November: the 2. 0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that’s slated to go into the GLC 300. With 241 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque, this engine is a bit down on horsepower... One of those expected powertrains is an upcoming plug-in variant of the vehicle, called the GLC 350 e. A perfect competitor for the Lexus NX300h, the GLC 350 e adds an electric motor to that turbocharged engine, giving it a combined output of 320... Source: www.autoguide.com
