Here's Our Best Look Yet at the New Mercedes GLB Crossover
Like other luxury automakers, Mercedes is working on bolstering its lineup of crossovers and SUVs.
Having recently unveiled the all-new G-Class at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show, the German automaker is now focusing on the baby G-Class model that will take on the GLB nameplate. Last time spy photographers caught the GLB testing, it was during night time. But this time, we get a better look at the boxy crossover as it undergoes winter testing in bright daylight.
Expected to arrive sometime this year, the GLB is expected to ride on the same platform as the next A-Class and our spy photographers say it will measure about 15-feet long (4.6 meters), offering plenty of space inside. The German automaker will also offer a three-row variant with seating up to seven.
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Since it will share its platform with the new A-Class, expect it to also share powertrain options – most likely four-cylinder engines. An electronically-controlled four-wheel-drive system is almost a given.
Pricing should be in the range of $35,000, properly slotting between the smaller GLA and larger GLC.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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What is with these long, ugly, boxy front ends on some of the newest vehicles? Terrible style.