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2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC first drive review

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The super-desirable GLC is the Mercedes take on the prestige mid-size SUV, and that means it competes with other super-desirable SUVs like the Audi Q5 and BMW X3. It’s been one of Merc’s best-selling cars over the last four years, and obviously the company wants to keep it that way. That’s why the car has just undergone an extensive mid-life facelift to give a new look, new engines, better efficiency figures and lots more besides. Auto Trader’s Road Test Editor, Ivan Aistrop, travels to Frankfurt in Germany to see if it’s any good. Subscribe for more videos from Auto Trader every Friday: http://bit.ly/1AqiIny Don't forget to click the notifications button so you'll be the first to see any new videos. Auto Trader is the UK’s largest automotive marketplace for buying and selling new and used cars, and our YouTube channel will help make finding your next vehicle easier than ever. Every week, we’ll present the latest new car reviews, covering everything from supercars to superminis. Our motoring experts write jargon-free verdicts, cover real-world practicality, recommended specifications and reveal the real cost of ownership. We also ask some of Britain’s most passionate drivers to share their stories, along with news, advice, Best ofs, used car guides and motorcycle reviews. Auto Trader: https://www.autotrader.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autotraderuk Twitter: https://twitter.com/AutoTrader_UK Instagram: https://instagram.com/autotraderuk

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    @swanblake5 years ago Really love Ivans reviews. One of the better reviewers by far, great work! As far as the GLC goes, I'm a car guy but totally get the appeal of this SUV. Gorgeous inside and out with plenty of power and RWD characteristics. Not sure what more you can want honestly ... 3
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    @shanecrilly93725 years ago Amazing car with an unbeaten interior and looks 3
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    @georgecostanza26955 years ago What colour was on that test car? It mostly looked black, but at there was a bluish, purplish hue in the sunlight👍 2
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    @MaZEEZaM5 years ago I like the vehicle but I’m not a fan of the plonk on the dash screen, I much prefer the integrated version of other models. 6
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    @blackcatsarenopussies3 years ago please, point the lack of a full size spare wheel. Cutting weight it's not a good excuse. Tirefit kits don't work well and a space saver is also not a reliable solution as the range is limited as well.
    At least give me the choice to tick it as an option. Or leave room in the trunk for one and I'll buy one full size wheel myself
    ...
    2
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    @robertocurry13863 years ago Which models have the flat bottom steering wheel and the control pad?
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    @donsnead19335 years ago I drove the glc 300 4matic with the amg package, the leather and most options. Love it. But the infotainment system sucks 7
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    @GETVAPENH4 years ago This review is of the 2020 GLC, not the 2019 model. 3
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    @dambo84162 years ago Started having an issue on my 20 plate GLC where there’s random times the car just won’t start. Anyone else?
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    @vince_only_way_is_up5 years ago Prefer more comments on bad things ... not just all the good which is more Sales based.
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    @tiwannawallace-agbenyegah11573 years ago I’m still not sure rather to get this one, or the Jaguar F-Pace SVR. 🤔
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    @SaxiAxi5 years ago Do the door locks go down when locked so you can rest your arm when the windows down without a pin in your elbow?! Small pet peeve
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    @bckyrd5 years ago Why "super-desirable"? Personal opinion or based on sales numbers? Either way, I don't agree. 2
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    @paulbonifacio9015 years ago I think its more of a luxury compact suv, not midsize.. thats the gle,x5,Q7,rx category already
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    @MrMrp695 years ago What a shame Mercedes haven’t given the GLC the new dual screen interior as in other models, even the A class!
    I was definitely considering a GLC 43 but it is now discounted. Porsche Macan GTS, BMW X3M?
    6
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    @ridelive62495 years ago Once one of those many millions transistors goes boom in this car you are stuck on the road and is facing $6k bill from Benz company. 1
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    @gabutman61445 years ago So the GLC gets the new Mercedes infotainment system while the revised C class gets the old one
    Good job Mercedes
    3
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    @mechavelli5 years ago 2019 glc 350e has outdated screens and system. Thanks. 10
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    @elroyblackbean5 years ago <looking around> I can't find the Cheeky Thumbs Up button.
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    @jhp5555 years ago Idk.. facelift is always not to buy option.. wait for the new one everyone
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    @Deepthought-423 years ago No crabs on my 2020.
    Augmented reality is a gimmick. Why look at a CCTV image of the road on the touch screen when you can see a bigger, clearer picture through windscreen and get direction information on the screen behind the steering wheel?
    “Hey Mercedes” voice control is limited. For example it will turn the radio on and change stations (sometimes) but not turn the radio off.
    If you ask it to tell you a joke, it will come back with various schoolboy jokes. Try it!
    I would prefer to be able to turn the radio off but at least it shows German software engineers have a sense of humour 😂 👍
    ...
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    @CynicalBastard5115 years ago Did Mercedes fix the crabbing problem or still crabs all over the place? 8
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    @nurbsenvi5 years ago Why did they even bother to facelift this thing?
  • @
    @swanblake5 years ago Really love Ivans reviews. One of the better reviewers by far, great work! As far as the GLC goes, I'm a car guy but totally get the appeal of this SUV. Gorgeous inside and out with plenty of power and RWD characteristics. Not sure what more you can want honestly ... 3
  • @
    @shanecrilly93725 years ago Amazing car with an unbeaten interior and looks 3
  • @
    @georgecostanza26955 years ago What colour was on that test car? It mostly looked black, but at there was a bluish, purplish hue in the sunlight👍 2
  • @
    @MaZEEZaM5 years ago I like the vehicle but I’m not a fan of the plonk on the dash screen, I much prefer the integrated version of other models. 6
  • @
    @blackcatsarenopussies3 years ago please, point the lack of a full size spare wheel. Cutting weight it's not a good excuse. Tirefit kits don't work well and a space saver is also not a reliable solution as the range is limited as well.
    At least give me the choice to tick it as an option. Or leave room in the trunk for one and I'll buy one full size wheel myself
    ...
    2
  • @
    @robertocurry13863 years ago Which models have the flat bottom steering wheel and the control pad?
  • @
    @donsnead19335 years ago I drove the glc 300 4matic with the amg package, the leather and most options. Love it. But the infotainment system sucks 7
  • @
    @GETVAPENH4 years ago This review is of the 2020 GLC, not the 2019 model. 3
  • @
    @dambo84162 years ago Started having an issue on my 20 plate GLC where there’s random times the car just won’t start. Anyone else?
  • @
    @vince_only_way_is_up5 years ago Prefer more comments on bad things ... not just all the good which is more Sales based.
  • @
    @tiwannawallace-agbenyegah11573 years ago I’m still not sure rather to get this one, or the Jaguar F-Pace SVR. 🤔
  • @
    @SaxiAxi5 years ago Do the door locks go down when locked so you can rest your arm when the windows down without a pin in your elbow?! Small pet peeve
  • @
    @bckyrd5 years ago Why "super-desirable"? Personal opinion or based on sales numbers? Either way, I don't agree. 2
  • @
    @paulbonifacio9015 years ago I think its more of a luxury compact suv, not midsize.. thats the gle,x5,Q7,rx category already
  • @
    @MrMrp695 years ago What a shame Mercedes haven’t given the GLC the new dual screen interior as in other models, even the A class!
    I was definitely considering a GLC 43 but it is now discounted. Porsche Macan GTS, BMW X3M?
    6
  • @
    @ridelive62495 years ago Once one of those many millions transistors goes boom in this car you are stuck on the road and is facing $6k bill from Benz company. 1
  • @
    @gabutman61445 years ago So the GLC gets the new Mercedes infotainment system while the revised C class gets the old one
    Good job Mercedes
    3
  • @
    @mechavelli5 years ago 2019 glc 350e has outdated screens and system. Thanks. 10
  • @
    @elroyblackbean5 years ago <looking around> I can't find the Cheeky Thumbs Up button.
  • @
    @jhp5555 years ago Idk.. facelift is always not to buy option.. wait for the new one everyone
  • @
    @Deepthought-423 years ago No crabs on my 2020.
    Augmented reality is a gimmick. Why look at a CCTV image of the road on the touch screen when you can see a bigger, clearer picture through windscreen and get direction information on the screen behind the steering wheel?
    “Hey Mercedes” voice control is limited. For example it will turn the radio on and change stations (sometimes) but not turn the radio off.
    If you ask it to tell you a joke, it will come back with various schoolboy jokes. Try it!
    I would prefer to be able to turn the radio off but at least it shows German software engineers have a sense of humour 😂 👍
    ...
  • @
    @CynicalBastard5115 years ago Did Mercedes fix the crabbing problem or still crabs all over the place? 8
  • @
    @nurbsenvi5 years ago Why did they even bother to facelift this thing?