Our spies near the Arctic Circle have snapped shots of Mercedes\u2019 upcoming 2023 GLC \u2013 and it\u2019s the first time the new model got caught with a lot less camouflage. A funny camouflage, that is, which was apparently used to make the new GLC the star in a new promo video which the new model was coming from. The new GLC is not a true SUV as it is derived from a regular car platform, namely the one that underpins the C-Class. That ensures it rides well and is relatively light, at least by the standards of the segment. For comparison, both the Evoque and E-Pace are heavier, despite being about 30 centimetres shorter. We expect that connection to the C-Class to continue with this all-new generation, and it also explains why the GLC-Class began testing right as the W206 was entering its final phases of testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We expect this all-new crossover utility vehicle (CUV) to have different proportions from its predecessor, though not in any major way. For example, the wheelbase looks a little bit longer, while the stance appears lower. It’s common for engineers to use this as a way to lower the aerodynamic profile of a vehicle, thus slightly improving efficiency and handling.<\/p>