Mercedes-Benz Australia this week re-introduced the entry GLC200 SUV,
in the process reducing the entry price of its most popular model by
$14,400. The Mercedes-Benz GLC200 now $95,500 drive-away joins the
more powerful GLC300, and despite being $8,000 dearer than the final
shipments of the previous GLC200 back in 2022, now features all-wheel
drive and is far better equipped. With a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol
engine aided by a 48-volt mild hybrid system and nine-speed automatic.
The hybrid system can turn off the engine at speed to let the car coast and
save fuel whilst also boost power under hard acceleration. Mercedes sold
554 examples of its GLC300 in the first two months of this year, a 75 per
cent increase on the same time last year and the more affordable GLC200
will no doubt boost sales further. I’m David Berthon