Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 Set For Frankfurt Show Debut, 45 To Follow

Started by cawimmer430, August 10, 2019, 05:29:03 AM

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Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 Set For Frankfurt Show Debut, 45 To Follow

Mercedes-AMG will bring the heat to the premium subcompact SUV class first with the GLB 35 and then with the GLB 45, which will sit at the top of the range.

The former is allegedly one month away, at least according to Autocar, which claims it will premiere at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show with more oomph and a more aggressive design compared to the rest of the range.



The 2.0-liter, turbocharged four that premiered in the A35 will be one of the defining features of the GLB 35. Its 306 PS (302 hp / kW) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque will be channeled to both axles via a 7-speed DCT transmission. In the hot hatch, this allows for a 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) sprint of 4.7 seconds and a 250 km/h (155 mph) top speed, so we expect similar numbers from the SUV (OK, probably the acceleration will be a few tenths off due to the size and weight).

Other technical upgrades over lesser variants will include larger brakes for improved stopping power, a new exhaust and a sportier – and lower – suspension.



Its official launch will happen later this year, and in 2020 it will be joined by GLB 45 and 45 S. The top dogs at the GLB's range will add the Panamericana grille with vertical slats and a few other nips and tucks in the visual department, as well as a sportier makeover inside.

Just like in the recently introduced A45 and CLA45, the 2.0-liter, four-pot will produce 387 PS (382 hp / 285 kW) and 480 Nm (354 lb-ft) in standard guise and 421 PS (415 hp / 310 kW) and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) in the S.


Link: https://www.carscoops.com/2019/08/mercedes-amg-glb-35-said-to-debut-at-frankfurt-45-to-follow-it/
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Quote from: FoMoJo on August 10, 2019, 09:03:13 AM
Does not look nice at all. :frown:

I'll wait until I see the real thing in the showroom or the road. ;)

Would you believe I actually hated the new A-Class when I first saw it in the photos? I thought the shape and the interior looked terrible. Then I saw it in person and it was love at first second sight. Now I'm driving one!  :tounge:
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FoMoJo

It just looks like the took their styling queues from a Chevy HHR and Honda Odyssey. :huh:
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Quote from: FoMoJo on August 11, 2019, 07:27:50 AM
It just looks like the took their styling queues from a Chevy HHR and Honda Odyssey. :huh:

I think it's more GLK meets new GLS...



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Quote from: FoMoJo on August 11, 2019, 07:27:50 AM
It just looks like the took their styling queues from a Chevy HHR and Honda Odyssey. :huh:

And that shitbox Lincoln MKt.
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It definitely looks stupid lowered, which means a lot coming from me

But I am still interested in the plain GLB as an MKX replacement. Hopefully it's not as small as it looks :(
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Mercedes-Benz GLB Launches With Attractive Starting Price In Europe

The Mercedes-Benz GLB will arrive in showrooms at the end of the year, but the company is currently accepting orders in Germany, where it's offered with a choice of six powertrains, from €37,746.80 ($42,293).

In comparison, the more urban- and hatch-like GLA starts at € 30,333.10, while the larger GLC, from € 46,237.45 in Merc's home market. In America, the respective starting MSRPs for the two models are $33,950 for the GLA and $40,700 for the GLC.



Built on the same basic underpinnings as the new A-Class, albeit bigger to offer more passenger room and the option of a third row of seats, suitable for occupants up to 1.68 meters (about 5.6ft) in height, the boxy GLB technically rivals the Audi Q3 and BMW X1. However, the base X1 is available from €32,700 ($36,639), whereas the 2020 Q3 starts at €38,600 ($43,249).

The only petrol engines available are the 163 PS (161 hp / 120 kW), 1.3-liter in the GLB 200 and 224 PS (221 hp / 165 kW), 2.0-liter in the GLB 250 4Matic.

The diesel lineup is more generous, being offered in GLB 180d, GLB 200d, GLB 200d 4Matic and GLB 220d 4Matic guises. Pricing ranges between €37,770.60 ($42,320) and €44,601.20 ($49,973). These models share the same 2.0-liter power unit between them, which churns out 116 PS (114 hp / 85 kW) and 280 Nm (207 lb-ft) of torque in the most affordable variant, and 150 PS (148 hp / 110 kW) and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) in the mid-range grades. The 220d 4Matic has 190 PS (187 hp / 140 kW) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft).

Models packing the 4Matic all-wheel drive system have the standard Offroad Engineering Package, with Downhill Speed Regulation, an extra driving mode and additional off-road light. Elsewhere, you can spec your GLB with a wide range of options, including LED headlights and fog lamps, 360-degree camera system, head-up display, Burmester premium audio, heated steering wheel. Several packages, like the Business, Driving Assistance, Night and Start, with the latter being offered until the end of the year, are also on the list.

Additionally, Mercedes-Benz is offering the GLB Edition 1 for a €9.044 ($10,133) premium, with 20-inch alloy wheels with opal orange rim flanges, bahia brown interior with coral red topstitching and walnut wood with coral red pattern.


Link: https://www.carscoops.com/2019/08/mercedes-benz-glb-launches-with-attractive-starting-price-in-europe/
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