Following the introduction of the facelifted Mercedes-Benz GLB final month, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has now launched the efficiency model of the SUV known as the Mercedes-AMG GLB35 4Matic at Mercedes-Benz World that will likely be open to the general public this weekend – July 5-7 – at KL Base, Sungai Besi.
First revealed globally final March, the refreshed GLB35 receives the identical design replace as its non-AMG stablemates, together with a revised entrance apron as effectively new lighting signatures for the headlamps and taillights. As earlier than, our GLB35 comes with 5 seats as a substitute of the seven discovered within the GLB200 and GLB250 4Matic.
Underneath the bonnet, you’ll nonetheless discover a 2.0 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol unit with 306 PS (302 hp or 225 kW) at 5,800 rpm and 400 Nm of torque from 3,000 to 4,000 rpm. Nevertheless, the engine is now augmented by the carmaker’s second-generation belt-driven starter generator (RSG) that gives a lift of 14 PS (13 hp or 10 kW) throughout laborious acceleration, making this a gentle hybrid.
Along with an eight-speed AMG Speedshift dual-clutch computerized transmission and AMG Efficiency 4Matic variable all-wheel-drive system, the GLB35 will get from 0-100 km/h in 5.5 seconds and hit a high pace of 250 km/h – the previous is definitely slower than the pre-facelift mannequin that’s quoted at 5.2 seconds.
Normal exterior tools for the GLB35 embody Multibeam LED headlamps with Adaptive Highbeam Help Plus, AMG Journey Management suspension, AMG Dynamic Choose, 20-inch AMG five-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels, red-painted brake calipers and polished aluminium roof rails.
On the within, you get seats trimmed in a mixture of Artico man-made leather-based and Microcut microfibre, together with an AMG Efficiency steering wheel in Nappa leather-based, Star Sample décor trim, powered entrance sports activities seats with reminiscence perform, crimson seatbelts, Thermotronic dual-zone local weather management with rear vents, 64-colour ambient lighting, a wi-fi charging pad, illuminated AMG door sills and AMG ground mats.
An up to date Mercedes-Benz Person Expertise (MBUX) can also be a part of the package record, with the NTG7 gen infotainment system that includes AMG-specific shows and features for the performance-focused variant. That is accompanied by twin 10.25-inch shows in addition to a Burmester encompass sound system and help for wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
When it comes to driver help techniques, the GLB35 will get the Parking Package deal with a 360-degree digital camera, Lively Parking Help, Driving Help Package deal, Lively Distance Help Distronic, Lively Blind Spot Help, Lively Lane Maintaining Help, Lively Brake Help and Exit Warning Help. Different options are Pre-Secure, Keyless-Go, an Simple-Pack tailgate, Palms-Free Entry, a tyre strain monitor and Guard 360 automobile safety.
The GLB35 Matic retails for RM418,888 on-the-road with out insurance coverage and is on the market for order now, with deliveries set to start from August this 12 months. In comparison with the pre-facelift mannequin, you’re a rise of RM13,000 for the newer mannequin primarily based on the earlier value record revision in March 2023.
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