Mercedes GLB, the restyling of the SUV makes its debut

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Mercedes has unveiled the restyling of the GLB which debuts at the same time as that of the GLA with which it also shares a part some news. For the SUV, there are some design tweaks, an improvement in the technological equipment and mild hybrid petrol engines. For the moment, there is still no information regarding prices for the Italian market.

DESIGN AND INTERIORS

Talking about the design, Mercedes has redesigned the front bumper and the grille which features 4 horizontal slats. In addition, there are new full-LED headlights and new taillights. With the restyling, the German car manufacturer also introduced the Spectral Blue Metallic color. In the basic set-up, the new GLB is equipped with 17-inch five-twin-spoke alloy wheels in gloss black. However, the SUV can be used as a vehicle. also have with rims from 18 to 20 inches.

As for the interior, Mercedes has introduced the latest generation of the MBUX systemwith support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The automaker has also improved the car's voice assistant. On the dashboard we find two screens, the 7-inch instrumentation screen and the 10.25-inch infotainment screen. As an option, it is You can have two 10.25-inch displays.


The integration with the Mercedes Me app has also been improved. For the infotainment system, it is It is possible to have some small mini-games as an option to be played with the car stationary and parked. Games like Sudoku, Shuffle Puck, Pairs and Match 3. With the restyling, Mercedes also introduced a new leather steering wheel. For the first time, it is the heated steering wheel is available for the AMG Line trim level. A new selection of interior trims is also arriving and it's a must. A new USB-C port has been added. All USB ports are now illuminated.

With the restyling & egrave; The standard equipment of the SUV has also been improved. For example, already; from the basic set-up we find the reversing camera, the Highbeam Assist and the USB Package, in addition to the leather steering wheel and LED headlights.

ENGINE

On the engine front, the Mercedes GLB can be much more impressive. count on unit Mild Hbrid petrol and diesel. These are the same engines also offered on the restyling GLA, still combined with a 7 or 8-speed automatic transmission.

Petrol engines

  • Mercedes GLA 180: 4-cylinder turbo 1.3 liters – 100 kW (136 HP) and 230 Nm
  • Mercedes GLA 200: 4-cylinder turbo 1.3 liters – 120 kW (163 HP) and 270 Nm
  • Mercedes GLA 220 4MATIC: 4 2-litre turbo cylinder – 140 kW (190 HP) and 300 Nm
  • Mercedes GLA 250 4MATIC: 2-litre 4-cylinder turbo – 165 kW (224 HP) and 350 Nm

Diesel engines

  • Mercedes GLA 180 d: 4-cylinder 2-litre turbo – 85 kW (116 HP) and 280 Nm
  • Mercedes GLA 200 d: 2-litre 4-cylinder turbo – 110 kW (150 HP) and 320 Nm
  • Mercedes GLA 200 d 4MATIC: 2-litre 4-cylinder turbo – 110 kW (150 HP) and 320 Nm
  • Mercedes GLA 220 d 4MATIC: 2-litre 4-cylinder turbo – 140 kW (190 HP) and 400 Nm

In addition, it is The equipment of the driver assistance systems has been improved. Now, among other things, we find the Active Steering Assist, the Parking Package and the new Trailer Manouvering Assist.

AMG GLB 35

The SUV continues to be offered also in the Mercedes AMG GLB 35 version. For this model it is present a dedicated body kit that make the look more; gritty. In addition, specific AMG light-alloy wheels are available. Standard equipment also includes the AMG Performance steering wheel and new covers for the sports seats. The MBUX system also features dedicated AMG graphics.

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As for the engine, we find the same unit; present on the new AMG GLA 35. Therefore, we have a 2-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged Mild Hybrid capable of delivering 225 kW (306 HP) with 400 Nm of torque, combined with a double AMG Speedshift DCT 8G eight-speed clutch. This model can be also count on the AMG Performance 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The speed The maximum speed reaches 250 km/h, while it takes 5.5 seconds to go from 0 to 100 km/h.

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