The Mercedes-Benz GLC has a reputation for being a capable all-rounder, carefully balancing practicality, performance, driving enjoyment, and prestige in good measure. But at a price of around RM 380k - which is a lot - does it also stand out as a great SUV for the family? To find out, I took the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 on a real-world test during a recent family trip to Penang, carrying 3 adults and 2 restless children, no less. As with any other family car buyer, I needed a safe, practical,
Arvind
23.03.2024
For many, getting a brand-new Mercedes-Benz is a dream, and the appeal of having a three-pointed star on one’s driveway is a symbol that they’ve made it. However, cars lose value the moment they leave the showroom floor and it is an unavoidable circumstance even for a Mercedes. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible to enjoy your brand-new Mercedes without worrying about the value being lost every time you hit the road. Thankfully, Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia (MBSM) has the solution with Agility+
CY Foong
02.02.2024
A locally-assembled (CKD) 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Coupe 4Matic is on the cards, but it will be a while yet before it breaks into the market, revealed Christian Grimberg, the General Manager of Pricing & Product Management for the company's Malaysian operations. "There are definitely plans to bring in the [CKD] GLC Coupe, as you know we had one with the predecessor as well (referring to the C253-generation model), but this will not come this year anymore," he explained. "It will take the usual
Sanjay
07.11.2023
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4Matic Coupe, priced at RM 469,888 (on-the-road without insurance) and comes fully-imported (CBU) from Germany. Local assembly (CKD) is in the works, the company said, due sometime next year. Powering the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Coupe is a mild-hybrid (MHEV) system that comprises of a turbocharged 2.0-litre inline-4 petrol engine that makes 258 PS and 400 Nm and a 48V motor-generator which adds 23 PS and 200 Nm. Drive is sent
Shaun
07.11.2023
The locally-assembled (CKD, Pekan) 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC is now launched in Malaysia. Like the fully-imported (CBU) model, only one variant is offered – GLC 300 AMG Line, which is priced at RM 378,888 (OTR without insurance), making it RM 51k cheaper than the CBU model. Specs wise, the CKD GLC 300 mostly mirrors the CBU version except for the addition of a panoramic sunroof and hands-free access for the tailgate. The GLC 300 is a mild-hybrid (MHEV) and is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre inl
Shaun
14.09.2023
Mercedes-Benz Thailand has launched the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e plug-in hybrid (PHEV). It is locally assembled in the Kingdom and comes in the AMG Dynamic trim, priced at 4,180,000 Baht (around RM 546k). Like the W206 C350e, the GLC 350e has a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that makes 204 PS/320 Nm on its own. An electric motor boosts total output to 313 PS/550 Nm, which is sent to the rear wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission. 0-100 km/h is claimed at 6.7 seconds and tops o
Shaun
16.08.2023