Apart from the W214 E-Class, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has additionally pulled the covers off the brand new Mercedes-Benz GLC350e 4Matic AMG Line. The plug-in hybrid SUV – badged the GLC300e in different markets – replaces the GLC300 as the only mannequin within the native X254 lineup, increasing MBM’s vary of PHEV vehicles to 4.
With the arrival of elevated electrification comes a RM20,000 value hike over the GLC300, the CKD locally-assembled GLC350e retailing at RM398,888 on-the-road with out insurance coverage. This determine features a four-year, unlimited-mileage guarantee and an eight-year/160,000 km battery guarantee.
Deriving its complete powertrain from the E350e and C350e, the GLC350e utilises a 2.0 litre M254 turbocharged four-cylinder engine that’s barely down on the GLC300’s, pushing out 204 PS at 5,800 rpm and 320 Nm of torque from 1,600 to 4,000 rpm.
Making up for the shortfall is a way more highly effective electrical motor that delivers 129 PS and 440 Nm, bumping up whole outputs to 313 PS and 550 Nm. So geared up, the GLC350e sprints from zero to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds on its technique to a high pace of 218 km/h.
The battery is a little bit of an oddity – whereas the worldwide GLC300e will get a bigger 31.2 kWh pack, the native GLC350e receives the identical 25.4 kWh unit because the E350e. Even so, MBM claims the automotive continues to be capable of obtain a deeply spectacular all-electric vary of 131 km on the WLTP cycle. Not like the aforementioned E350e, there’s no DC quick charging functionality, solely an 11 kW AC on-board charger that takes two hours for a full cost.
Visually, the GLC350e appears an identical to the GLC300 (except for the charging port door on the passenger aspect, in fact), retaining its AMG Line bodykit, LED Digital Mild projector headlamps with adaptive excessive beam, panoramic glass sunroof, aluminium roof rails, working boards and 20-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels. The automotive, by the best way, rolls on regular tyres and comes with a tyre restore package.
No change on the within, both, the place the GLC is dominated by an 11.9-inch portrait infotainment touchscreen that runs on the most recent Mercedes-Benz Consumer Expertise (MBUX), integrating the air-con controls. Additionally retained is the 12.3-inch digital instrument show, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi wi-fi charger and 15-speaker Burmester 3D encompass sound system.
Visually, the GLC350e retains its AMG Line-specific objects, together with a split-spoke steering wheel and alloy pedals. It additionally comes with a Nappa-look Artico fake leather-wrapped dashboard, “metallic construction” trim, Artico power-adjustable seats with reminiscence and lumbar adjustment, and handbook rear aspect window sunshades.
Open the hands-free powered tailgate and also you’ll discover a 490 litre boot – a lot smaller than the 620 litres you bought within the GLC300 – with a prominently humped boot ground to accommodate the bigger battery beneath. Different bits of ordinary package embody keyless entry, push-button begin, dual-zone auto local weather management and a 360-degree digicam system with a “clear bonnet” operate.
The most important change to the gear checklist is the addition of the Driving Help Bundle Plus, lastly bringing Stage 2 semi-autonomous driving capabilities to the GLC in Malaysia. The suite of options consists of autonomous emergency braking, Distronic adaptive cruise management with cease and go, lane centring help, blind spot monitoring with collision prevention and entrance and rear cross visitors alert with auto brake.
Additionally fitted is Pre-Secure Impulse Facet, which use inflatable seat bolsters to push the motive force or entrance passenger in direction of the centre of the automotive within the occasion of a aspect collision. Seven airbags, together with a driver’s knee airbag, come as commonplace.
The introduction of a brand new PHEV range-topper leaves some house on the decrease finish of the marketplace for a light hybrid petrol mannequin for individuals who balk on the elevated electrification. Maybe, then, we might see the addition of a GLC200 sooner slightly than later. For now, what do you consider the GLC350e’s value and specs? Pontificate within the feedback after the soar.
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