2023 Mercedes GLC Drops Camo And Adopts Starry Wrap Ahead Of Its Upcoming Debut

The 2023 Mercedes GLC is gearing up for its debut as the crossover has eschewed camouflage for a starry wrap that is often used to tease upcoming models.

That’s what is happening here as Mercedes’ in-house photographer was on hand to take photos of the GLC for their teaser campaign. While those pictures will be released at a later date, they’ll effectively be yesterday’s news.

Putting that aside, today’s images reveal the GLC will feature an evolutionary design with a single bar grille that sports a new honeycomb mesh pattern. Elsewhere, there are sweptback headlights and muscular intakes that can be seen peeking through the wrap.

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Aft of the A-pillar, there’s streamlined bodywork and side mirrors that have been relocated to the doors. We can also see plastic body cladding, an upward sweeping beltline, and aerodynamically-optimized wheels.

The rear end is more evolutionary, but the redesigned GLC adopts curvaceous styling and a hidden exhaust. Designers also gave the model new taillights and an edgier liftgate.

While spy photographers didn’t get a glimpse of the interior this time around, previous pictures have shown the cabin will follow in the footsteps of the C-Class. As a result, we can expect a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and an 11.9-inch infotainment system with a portrait orientation.

The interior won’t be the only thing that borrows liberally from the C-Class as engine options should also echo the sedan. This means we can expect an assortment of powertrains including a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 255 hp (190 kW / 258 PS) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. It should be joined by a handful of diesels including a 2.0-liter unit developing 261 hp (195 kW / 265 PS) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque.

We can also expect a handful of plug-in hybrids including an AMG variant that features a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, a 6.1 kWh battery pack, and a rear-mounted electric motor that produces up to 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS).