Mercedes-Benz GLB 2020

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It was during the 2019 Shanghai Motor Show that we could see the concept that advanced the new member of the Mercedes-Benz SUV lineup, and although at that time it was only a prototype, the German firm confirmed that it would be practically the same model which would be taken to production lines.
Versatility, one of its greatest attributes
As the name implies, Mercedes-Benz GLB is the second SUV in the range of compact vehicles of the brand, placing itself between its GLA and GLC sisters due to its dimensions, which are: 4.63 meters in length, 1.89 meters in width and 1.90 meters high, where thanks to the extra long wheelbase (2.89 meters) is that you can choose to place the third row of seats, which, according to the data offered by the brand will be ideal for passengers up to 1.68 meters (which is the average height of Mexicans) travel in the most comfortable way. You can also choose to adjust the second row of seats and travel it to the most comfortable position for all users, as well as having the ability to recline all seats to provide the interior with a large cargo space, as the capacity will be 1,800 liters, while if the places are occupied it will be only 570 liters.

Good power, optimal performance
At the moment, only a single version called GLB 250 4Matic Progressive is confirmed, featuring a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that offers 224 horsepower and 258 Lb-ft of torque, associated with an eight-ratio automatic double clutch box that sends four-wheel power; With the ability to achieve 0 to 100 km / h in just 6.9 seconds.

But that is not all, because from a good source we know that the affordable variant will come later, the GLB 200 version that equips a 1.3-liter 163-horsepower engine and 184 Lb-ft of torque, coupled to an automatic dual-clutch transmission of seven changes that sends power to the front axle.

The interior maintains the successful formula of the rest of the range
Inside we find the same configuration of the recent Mercedes-Benz launches by equipping a 12.5-inch two-screen system that houses the MBUX info-entertainment system and the digital instrument cluster we first saw in Class A, and something that can not be missing, is the inclusion of the virtual assistant "Hey Mercedes", which of course is also present.

Here the combination of materials in the cabin, the unmistakable air conditioning outlets inspired by aeronautics and the 64-color LED lighting system create both a technological and elegant environment.

Security:
Using sensors, cameras, radars, GPS and cartographic data, the new Mercedes-Benz GLB can anticipate up to 500 meters to what is about to happen. The above means that the DISTRONIC adaptive cruise control is able to get ahead and automatically reduce the speed before reaching a curve, crossing or when the forward car reduces the speed. You can also make a lane change automatically just by activating the directional light or parking automatically, using the PARKTRONIC system.

Made in Mexico As an additional fact, like the Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan, this SUV is proudly Mexican, as it will be manufactured at the COMPAS plant located in the state of Aguascalientes.