The Mercedes GLB looks strikingly similar to the Smart #5, but they’re not nearly as related as they seem
The compact luxury SUV debuts as a tech-laden EV with ChatGPT, a 392-mile range, and wild lighting. A hybrid arrives next year
The upcoming compact crossover looks like a star-ified Smart #5
The second-generation GLB will debut next month with new technology, a more spacious interior, and an assortment of powertrains
The joint-venture plant between Mercedes and Nissan is shuttering after less than a decade
Second-generation GLB upgrades to same new MMA platform as CLA and offers ICE and EV powertrains
The car could debut later this year and be the quickest AMG ever created
Underpinning the new Mercedes GLB will be the brand’s MMA platform supporting 320 kW fast charging
The most practical member of Mercedes’ compact lineup is expected to pack more tech, a better EV version, and slightly curvier looks
Mercedes has teased a slew of upcoming models which will ride on the MMA platform and have an electric range of approximately 466 miles
Mercedes will redefine its entry-level offerings with a new electric concept sedan that is a “vision for class-leading innovation, design, and digital experience” at the Munich Motor Show in September
The AMG Line and AMG variants of the SUVs look more dynamic thanks to the redesigned front bumper
Mercedes will take the wraps off the updated GLC Coupe on Tuesday, March 14 and the GLB and GLA on Thursday, March 16
The Mercedes and Nissan run factory has never reached 50% of capacity
Expect to get a taste from the next-gen CLA, GLA, and GLB models, and maybe even the rumored baby G-Class
Testing continues for the updated GLB that will debut next year alongside the other members of Mercedes’ compact range
The ESP control units of affected vehicles may have been damaged during handling in the assembly plant
Minimal disguise hides changes to lights, grille and bumpers, but no major mechanic changes are likely
