The 2 WORST And 8 BEST Things About The 2023 Mercedes GLC

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0:00 - Intro
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BAD:

0:57 - Expensive

The GLC now starts at 47,100 for RWD, but all you’re going to find around here is 4MATIC cars and those start at 49,100

That makes it about 5 grand more than where the Audi Q5 starts
But only about 1,000 more than the fairly fresh BMW X3

1:31 - Miscellaneous Nitpicks

Even if you get open pore wood for your dash inlay you get this massive slab of gloss black which is going to look terrible almost immediately - the good news is you’ll probably leave this open which minimizes it
Your rear seats are great and we’ll talk about them more, but they’re missing charging ports…I mean, what?
Personally, I’d probably order my GLC this way with the Night Package, but White is the only standard paint color - everything else you gotta pay for

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GOOD:

2:17 - Advanced tech

In fact the whole interior is heavily updated and we’ll talk more about design later
But here now you get an updated MBUX system which includes
Wireless ACP and AA
A new, more vertical style touchscreen we’ve seen now in the C and S
Biometric driver profiles with up to 7 slots
inCREDIBLE 360 cameras with the AR style view
And the 360 cameras function as security camera to record incidents
AR navigation which we’ve talked about before
That’s tied into the screens and HUD
Here you can also get digital headlights which will read road signs and project them onto the road so you can see more clearly
You’ve got telemetry and offroad status screens
You’ve got pressure sensitive seat adjusters
OR you can enter your height and let the car take care of it for you
Something we originally saw in the new SL
You’ve got a wireless charger
And a touch slider for your optional pano roof

3:24 - The drive

It’s still a 2.0T 4 cylinder mated the the MB 9 speed transmission going to either the rear, or all wheels with 4MATIC

BUT

For 2023 now you’ve got a 48V mild hybrid system and now power comes in at 255 hp and 295 lbft

Which means it’s a little faster too - 0-60 in the low 6 sec range

4:37 - Interior space

The rear seats are the most noticeable to benefit form the added 2 inches for 2023
They’re big and comfy and feel palatial with the pano roof
You get rear air vents and an optional climate zone back here too
But you don;t get charges -weird
But the trunk is also bigger this year
The seats still fold 40/20/40 and you get grocery hangers
And I believe it’s bigger than the Q5 and X3
There’s also a way to adjust the rear suspension height to make it easier to load heavy objects

5:20 - Fuel economy

This new GLC is now rated at 26 mpg combined, which is up 2 mpg from last year

And importantly is 2 more more than the X3 and 1 more than the Q5

5:46 - Luxuries

Heated and cooled seats
Heated steering wheel
Heated rear seats*
Seat kinetics
Pano roof option
slider operated
even opens

6:13 - Towing

All GLCs can tow up to 3500 lbs

6:26 - Cabin Design

It all comes together to make you feel like your money went further than in the other brands

8 - Looks

Fors starters your new grille is a little more rounded off, but aso now includes mini MB star elements - which is a nice little touch
You’re got updated LED headlights -std
And you CAN get that digital light system we talked about earlier
Your lower fascia also get a little update
And around the side you have a myriad of new wheel options
The profile at large does look pretty familiar, but again you’re got that extra 2 inchs of length
Chrome treatments are standard unless you go for the night package
And then your rear end gets a set of updates too
With revised taillights and that chrome bar in between

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7:28 - Conclusion

[europe]

I just got my new GLC 2023 4matic and I really love it. Thank you for this video. Very helpful.

[CookandBakewithSamer]

Thank for these points. Just a quick FYI, the black is also a free option. I agree, they should have had the rear USB-C ports as standard like they did for the 2020-2022 models. They are part of a $300 "Advanced USB Package" option. Thanks again.

[tangiessubtleluxuries]

I just purchased this vehicle, and I absolutely love it! ❤

[Mark-exyx]

Is that a 2023 or 2024? My wife has the new 2024 with AMG package. If you don't get AMG package the vehicle is pretty boring and underwhelming. They really should have done more with styling. That is a big negative with this vehicle. It get very expensive as you put more packages on it. The drive is soft but my wife just drives the kids around so it works well for her. The trunk space is especially small for an SUV. The automated parking is somewhat hard to use and scary how close it comes to parked cars. We don't usually use it. Still don't like the gear shifter position.

[jeffreywagman]

Excellent review that's detailed yet simple

[dwnshft]

Special thanks to our Patrons for their support of the channel! GLC or X3 or Q5?

[vlogintimes]

Nice review, really solid. BTW, what glasses are you wearing?

[UlrichHOPFENBLATT]

should one add the airmatic package or is the ride smoth enough without?

[robertjohnston]

You think that piano plastic is bad in the GLC... take a look at the Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve.. even more expensive and TONS of cheap scratch magnet plastic.

[michaelstanley]

interesting to find car reviewers think all silverly chrome painted plastics are metal. everything is plastic except the 4 door latches.

[judyaustin]

The log with a TV on top looks funny but, makes sense. If I was camping, I'd put my TV on top of a log.

[princeterry]

Forget about the car, your voice is
soo smooth 👌 😅

[timeleasing]

There are more than just 8 best things about the GLC. Personally I love the GLC Coupe Hybrid version.

[gideonzb]

Calling $49K expensive.... Dude.. the GLC *starts* at €72K ($78K) here in my country with literally zero options. Some nice option packages and you are at €90K (€98K), including vat. Edit: that would be the 300e though with ~100km electric range. There is no 300 here with 48V system here.

[CapELarry]

1:45 I don't understand why Mercedes is obsessed with filling their vehicles with that glossy black trim.

[dr.mubasharsherazi]

Booked and waiting more anxiously now.

[DonStHilaire-it]

How do i open moonroof…seems to be stuck

[Cruzan]

I would love to own a Volvo XC60 one day. I would even say it's my dream car. Two weeks ago I learned about this one and I really like iit. Both are way out of my budget so I shall admire from afar. 😆

[Jetfuture]

Only $3000 or so more than our 2016 GLC with all the additional features and updates? A kid sitting in the back and watching videos for 6 hours straight MIGHT need to recharge the iPad...but the longevity of mobile device batteries is making plug-ins nearly obsolete.

[hoo]

All the touch sensitive buttons are very annoying