KUALA LUMPUR: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, the official distributor of the German marque, has introduced the new GLC 200 4Matic AMG Line.
Priced on-the-road without insurance, this C-segment luxury sports utility vehicle (SUV) costs at RM329,888 and is accompanied by a four-year unlimited mileage warranty.
Seen here in High-tech Silver, the SUV is also available in Graphite Grey, Obsidian Black and Polar White.
Powering the permanent 4Matic all-wheel-drive system is a 2.0-litre (1,999cc) mild-hybrid engine utilising an Integrated Starter Generator (ISG).
The engine produces 204hp at 5,800rpm and 320Nm of torque from 1,600 to 4,000rpm - all of which gets managed by a nine-speed 9G-Tronic automatic transmission.
Additionally, its electric motor, mounted on the front axle, produces 17kW and 205Nm - allowing it to sprint from 0 to 100kph in 7.8 seconds before reaching a top speed of 221kph.
On the open road, this GLC's handling is managed by an Agility Control suspension system, which comes with a selective damping system and gets manipulated by the Dynamic Select modes of 1. Eco, Comfort, Sport, Individual and Offroad.
Externally, it comes dressed in the sporty AMG Line exterior package, which entails 20-inch AMG five-spoke lightweight alloys and aluminium-look running boards.
Lighting the way ahead are LEDs for the High Performance headlights that comes with Adaptive Highbeam Assist.
The AMG Line extends to the interior and sees the cabin upholstered with man-made Artico leather that's coupled with Anthracite linestructure lime wood trim.
There's also an ambient lighting system that allows owners to set the desired tone for the cabin as well as heat and noise-insulating acoustic glass, Thermatic automatic climate control system, and roller sun-blinds for the rear doors to elevate comfort levels.
For added convenience, there's Memory Package for the front seats, a Comfort Plus Package that features keyless-entry with push-start button and a hands-free access for the Easy-Pack tailgate.
The digital experience comes from the MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User eXperience) multimedia system that's displayed across a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and an 11.9-inch central touchscreen infotainment unit that comes with MBUX Navigation Premium and MBUX Augmented Reality Navigation.
Connectivity includes wireless charging, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a fingerprint sensor and a 5G communication module.
Parking now becomes effortless through the inclusion of the Parking Package, which entails a 360-degree camera system and Active Parking Assist with Parktronic sensors.
Notable mentions in terms of safety include a Transparent Bonnet function that uses the 360-degree camera system to create a virtual view beneath the vehicle's front end.
Additional safety systems such as Pre-Safe system, Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, and Active Brake Assist are also present.
"The new Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4Matic reinforces the GLC’s leadership in the luxury SUV segment while offering a vehicle that meets the needs of both daily life and adventurous lifestyles,” said Mercedes-Benz Malaysia chief executive officer and president Amanda Zhang.
Adding to this was Mercedes-Benz Malaysia marketing and sales vice-president Nadia Trimmel, who said that the new addition to the company's lineup "marks the return of a variant that has been long missed and consistently requested by customers."
"It complements the current GLC range with a configuration carefully tailored to the Malaysian market. Most importantly, it opens the door for even more customers to experience the world of Mercedes-Benz,” concluded Trimmel.
