According to news reports coming in, Mercedes-Benz is planning to launch the all-new GLB in India around December 2022. Expected to arrive as a CBU, imported from Mexico, this will be the 9th Mercedes-Benz SUV model to be sold in India.
Mercedes-Benz GLB: Exterior Design
The Mercedes-Benz GLB shares its MFA II platform with the GLA but has a more upright design. With its twin-slat front grille, a flat bonnet and a kink on the D-pillar, the GLB looks like a mini-GLS from many angles. For a more butch look, the company has also provided the three-row SUV with faux skid plates at the front and rear and functional roof rails as well.
Mercedes GLB: Interior Design
Moving to the inside, the GLB’s interior is like all the recent Mercedes-Benz launches. The dashboard is dominated by twin 10.25-inch touch-screen setup; one for the instrument cluster and the other for the infotainment unit. Other features include ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof, powered front seats, and sliding second-row seats among others.
Mercedes GLB: Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz is expected to offer the GLB in both petrol and diesel forms in India. This includes a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol churning out 163 bhp and 250 Nm along with a 2.0-litre turbodiesel making 190 bhp and 400 Nm. Transmission options on the SUV are expected to include a 7-speed or an 8-speed automatic. Mercedes will also be offering its 4MATIC AWD on the GLB.
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Mercedes GLB: Launch and Pricing
If reports and speculation are to be believed, Mercedes-Benz will launch the GLB before the end of December 2022. Though nothing has been announced yet, expect the new SUV to launch around Rs 65 lakh due to it being a CBU unit.
