The Mercedes seems to have the only German's brand that brought in almost every model in its stable to Malaysia, which show we, the Malaysian, are somewhat freaking rich to afford the luxurious vehicles, even after exorbitant tax on it. We loves to contribute to the government income, yet still love to complaint about it. The all new Mercedes GLC which competes with the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 is now available and it looks gorgeous, and it is the prettiest among others.
The GLC comes with a 2-litre engine, mated with a 9-speed gearbox, 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system, which shall be capable for any adventurous route, though there is doubt anyone will bring it into the real jungle. It shall remain in the urban concrete world to outshine its brand and capabilities. Since it is a CKD model, the price of RM326k is in fact not too bad for the fashionable auntie to fetch their kids. For the uncle, the GLE should fit better.
As usual, the only fault of the interior of a Mercedes nowadays is the protruding iPad-style display, which is still very an aftermath design. Setting this aside, the gauges and dashboard is still the best, that bring out the luxurious feel. Audi and BMW could be the best drives, but the 3-pointed Star machine still top the list for luxury.
So, as luxurious as it could get, and if you prefer a pretty looking SUV, the GLC is a good choice. Forget about the traditional ugly look of the X3 or Q5.
