Albert Jason
Mercedes-Benz Australia has recently announced the arrival of the brand-new 2020 GLB in the country, an exquisite seven-seat SUV which makes it quite attractive in terms of pricing. The new GLB will complete the SUV market în Australia and will sit near the B-Class cousin.
Prices
As aforementioned, price for the model are really competitive. Deliveries will start at the end of the month, with three versions to be available on the market. Prices are listed below and do not include the destination fees.
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 200 FWD 7-speed DCT auto: $59,900
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC AWD 8-speed DCT auto: $73,900
2020 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC AWD 8-speed DCT auto: $88,900.
All three variants – the GLB 200, GLB 250 and the top of the line AMG GLB 35 come with top features inside the cabin and plenty of new technology. The models also sit on the company`s latest MFA2 platform, also underpining the B-Class, along with the A-, CLA- and GLA-class. Still, compared with its cousin, the B-Class, the 2020 GLB is 100 mm longer, and that to make room for the third seat row.
Interior Space and Technology
Even if the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB comes with three row of seats, it still makes this SUV extremely comfortable in terms of space. As the company states, the third row provides ”a comfortable position” for those who are up to 168cm tall, featuring the same safety equipment as the other rows. This means side window airbags, retractable headrests, or ISOFIX child seat anchor points.
Technology wise, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB is equipped with the latest gadgetries. There is the 10.25-inch digital screens for the instrument cluster, offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, keyless start, electronic tailgate, thermotronic climate control, and much more.
Performance
There are three engines equipping the GLB, depending on the version you choose. For instance, the base model 200 comes with a 1.3-liter turbo-petrol flat-four pot, developing no less than 120kW and 250 Nm of torque. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is done în 9.1 seconds.
The mid-leven version is equipped with a higher 2.0-liter turbo engine, with 165kW and 350 Nm of torque. The same sprint is visibly-improved – 6.9 seconds.
Finally, the topper AMG GLB 35 packs an updated 2.0-liter turbo flat-four, with an impressive 225kW and 400 Nm of torque. It features an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, enabling a sprint în just 5.2 seconds.
