New Mercedes GLC spotted: price, specs and release date

March 30, 2022 by

The new Mercedes GLC has been spotted during its final stages of testing, and it could be revealed at the end of the year. Read on for all you need to know.

  • New Mercedes GLC spotted
  • Larger than the current car
  • New hybrid engine options
  • Plug-in hybrid with 62 miles of range
  • Interior inspired by S-Class
  • Upgrade safety tech
  • New infotainment features
  • AMG versions to follow
  • On sale later this year

The new Mercedes GLC has been spotted testing, and it’s looking like it’ll be revealed later this year.

This second iteration of the SUV is already shaping up to be a tempting alternative to the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Jaguar E-Pace thanks to a completely new interior and a range of brand-new hybrid engines.

2022 Mercedes GLC design

Prototypes of the Mercedes GLC are wearing quite light camouflage, so you can get a pretty good idea of what the finished car will look like. Intricate details are covered up but you can’t miss the new LD headlights poking through.

Tightly-wrapped camouflage highlights the large grille and lower air intake, but not much else can be seen for now.

New production-looking alloy wheels make an appearance on this prototype as well.

A small section of glass is poking through behind the rear passenger windows, though it’s likely a larger, more conventional-looking window is hiding underneath the star-covered vinyl.

The back is pretty well coated with snow, but you’ll spot sleeker new taillights peeking through and a familiar roof-mounted spoiler.

2022 Mercedes GLC engines

The new Mercedes GLC will be offered with a selection of 2.0-litre petrol and diesel engines, all of which will be boosted by mild-hybrid technology for added efficiency. The petrol engine will produce around 254hp, whereas the diesel will be closer to 260hp.

There will also be a plug-in hybrid version and likely a new generation of the Mercedes EQC electric car. The plug-in hybrid will be offered in both petrol and diesel form, and all will do a claimed 62-miles on electric power alone.

There will inevitably be a couple of high-performance Mercedes-AMG GLC models. Their engines will be shared with the equivalent Mercedes-AMG C-Class, the new versions of which will see a switch to hybrid power.

A few powerful engines won’t be the only things the new GLC shares with the latest Mercedes C-Class – it’ll also use the same mechanical underpinnings. This will feature numerous updates compared with the current GLC to allow Mercedes to sell a greater range of hybrid models.

2022 Mercedes GLC interior

No images have surfaced of the prototype Mercedes GLC’s interior, but it’s almost certainly influenced by that of the new C-Class.

It’s been confirmed that the GLC will get a 12.3-inch digital drivers display, along with an 11.9-inch infotainment screen with the latest MBUX user interface, as seen on the Mercedes C-Class.

It looks like the GLC is a little longer than before too, meaning more legroom in the back for your passengers.

2022 Mercedes GLC technology

Expect the new GLC to feature a suite of advanced driver-assistance systems and an improved infotainment system, related to those in the latest Mercedes S-Class.

There will be extra safety features including the ability to detect if a child seat isn’t properly fitted and a visual warning if a passenger is about to open their door into the path of an approaching vehicle.

A 48-volt electrical system will allow fast-acting body and suspension control systems to be added for better ride comfort. You’ll also be able to get self-parking and a 360-degree camera system.

2022 Mercedes GLC price and release date

With the next GLC’s launch possible at the end of the year, it will be some time before Mercedes announces prices.

However, given that the new car will be bigger and feature a lot more tech, it’s a fair bet that prices will increase by several thousand pounds over the equivalent current model. An entry-level GLC 220d Sport currently sets you back over £40,000.

See how much you can save on the current model by heading over to our Mercedes GLC deals page or check out the latest offers on the best SUVs on sale