Mercedes-Benz has released the first official pictures of the interior of its next-generation GLB 7-seat SUV, which is set to debut globally on December 8. Compared to the previous model, the new GLB marks a massive step up, the luxury car firm stated, pointing to a much-improved interior. Mercedes India discontinued the first-generation GLB this April, after it had been on sale for a little over two years.
- New GLB to get Mercedes' MBUX Superscreen as an optional fitment
- The upcoming GLB will be based on Mercedes’ MMA base, like the CLA
- Both EV and ICE powertrains will be offered
New Mercedes GLB interior details
14-inch passenger display, panoramic glass roof.
In select car markets, new GLB buyers will be able to opt for a CLA-like MBUX Superscreen, comprising a 10.25-inch driver’s display, a 14-inch touchscreen and a similarly sized passenger display. Alongside, the GLB will get a new steering wheel with rockers and physical switches.
While the front row has benefited from increased headroom, the middle row will offer more leg and headroom. It will also get seats that provide better support; especially under the thighs, which the previous model lacked. As before, the seats slide and the backrests recline.
Due to the improved adjustability of the middle row, access to the last row seats has become easier, claimed Mercedes. The GLB will also feature a panoramic glass roof, with the option to have it illuminated by a pattern of glowing three-pointed stars.
New Mercedes GLB powertrain options
GLB ICE may get 1.5L turbo-petrol unit.
GLB EV could borrow CLA's battery options.
The new GLB will be underpinned by the Modular Architecture (MMA) – an EV-first platform engineered to accommodate combustion as well as hybrid setups. Specific ICE powertrain details are still under wraps, but according to Autocar UK, Mercedes will equip the SUV with a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder engine, produced by Geely and Renault-owned engine specialist Horse. The engine will drive the front wheels, feature mild-hybrid technology and be available in two outputs. Higher-spec variants will also offer four-wheel drive.
The GLB EV counterpart will serve as the EQB replacement, upgrading from the latter's 400V electrical architecture for a more advanced 800V system. It’ll support both single-motor, rear-wheel-drive and dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setups, with likely 58kWh and 85kWh battery pack options (similar to the new CLA EV), our sister publication added.
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