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Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe 2020.

Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe 2020 — updated premium crossover from Germany.
This model has been known on the market since 2016 and its main competitor is the BMW X4. However, for a couple of years on the assembly line, she managed to grow older and grow sales positions in her segment, which forced the manufacturer to subject the crossover to updating.

What has changed in it with restyling and what are the prospects for new items on the market?
Mercedes GLC Coupe 2019-2020 model year was presented as part of a closed event on March 20.

The car has undergone a planned restyling procedure, while it intends to regain positions that have been lost recently in the fight against the Bavarian counterpart in the form of the BMW X4.
The official show of the new items is scheduled for April and will be held at the auto show in New York, but the main details about it are already known.

So, the exterior of the model received:

slightly retouched bumpers;

other internal configuration of LEDs for brake lights;

new pseudo-diffuser with a more faceted shape of the exhaust pipes;

more expressive LED daytime running lights integrated into the head optics.

As for the cabin, the key innovation in it is a virtual instrument panel. In addition, the MBUX multimedia center received a widescreen information monitor and a newfangled touchpad, which replaced the joystick on the central tunnel. Also, the system is now controlled by gestures, which was previously unavailable.

Sales of the latest coupe-crossover will start this summer. The minimum price of the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is 55 thousand euros.

Specifications

The car is designed on a modular platform MRA. The front suspension is on two levers, while the rear has a multi-link design. The basic version of the model is notable for its standard suspension, but optionally or in the top-end version it is equipped with an adaptive one.

A gasoline engine range consists of 2.0-liter turbo-units for 197, 258 forces. There are three turbodiesels: with a volume of 2.0 liters, they give out power of 163, 194 and 245 “horses”, respectively.

Powertrains are combined with a nine-band automatic transmission. all-wheel drive system. It should be noted that gasoline versions have a small hybrid system in the form of a starter generator, powered by a 48-volt network.

Overview
Exterior

Mercedes 2019 looks extremely harmonious. This coupe-like crossover attracts the eyes of others due to the hot stern with a drop-down roof, a stylish diffuser and volumetric exhaust pipes, expressive sidewalls and a hood, a large-section radiator grill with a volumetric brand logo and LED optics with an interesting configuration.

In addition, aluminum bumper pads, side moldings can be distinguished, while the kit itself consists of a practical black plastic that is not afraid of scratches.

Interior

The interior is comfortable, in addition, it has exemplary ergonomics, stylish architecture of the dashboard, center console. At the same time, one cannot fail to note the virtual instrument cluster, which reads perfectly under any conditions, although the interface is not surprising with some frills in terms of graphics.

The front seats are deprived of powerful lateral support and clearly do not provoke a drive, but their profile is quite successful, and the range of adjustments is extensive, therefore, it makes it possible for a person with any complexion to get comfortable.

As for the second-row gallery, only two passengers with a height of not more than 185 centimeters will be comfortable here, otherwise there will be insufficient space for legs, head.

Riding properties

The German premium crossover is quite dynamic, even coupled with the base 163-horsepower turbodiesel — it pulls assertively, exactly in the entire rev range, so there are no special problems with speed gain under any conditions.

However, such a version is not enough stars from the sky, and active drivers are better off with crossovers with a 2.0-liter petrol turbo engine (258 forces) or with a 245 “horse” turbodiesel — these cars quickly pick up 200 km / h, and at the same time they are pleased with pickup at medium speeds, which adds excitement when driving.

Driving a model is also fun. It is worth highlighting a sensitive, informative steering wheel, moderate rolls in bends. Although it’s still not worth flirting, because the chassis at the limit of its capabilities demonstrates a strong understeer and departure from the arc, which can
scare the driver.

Summary:

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe after the update received a number of timely innovations that allowed it to be pulled up to the level of competitors. New engines, as well as a virtual instrument panel, advanced multimedia should attract the attention of potential consumers, and time will tell how much the crossover will be in demand on the market.