奔驰正在对GLC进行中期改款，而这辆原型车的车身伪装很少，最近谍照记者就拍到了这辆车。奔驰去年刚刚对该车进行了升级，推出了氢燃料电池版GLCF-Cell,而标准版轻度改款车也将于今年晚些时候发布。2019款GLC采用新的LED大灯和尾灯组，另外前后保险杠也进行了轻度改款。由于这辆原型车是在运动中拍到的，因此无法拍到车辆内装。不过没关系，奔驰已经透露了内装变化，将包括数字仪表群，信息娱乐系统将配备更大显示屏，同时还将提供新的多功能触控板，这与其GLCF-Cell燃料电池版内部所采用的触控板一样。至于动力系统，预计将与C级车一样，其中C43功率将从原来的367马力提升至390马力，因此该车搭载的3.0升V6引擎也将进行升级。对于注重车辆燃油经济性的消费者，奔驰还提供了搭载新的四缸柴油引擎的GLC220d，该车功率也比老款车的194马力提升了24马力。奔驰预计将在10月初开幕的巴黎车展发布GLC改款车，不过车厂通常都会提前几周在线发布这款车。美版车型将作为2019款车型于年底上市，而长轴距版预计仅供中国市场。
Mercedes GLC Facelift Caught On The Move With Very Little Camo
By the looks of things, Mercedes is likely on the verge of introducing a mid-cycle refresh for the conventionally powered GLC considering this prototype barely had any camouflage. The luxury crossover was updated last year with the introduction hydrogen-powered GLC F-Cell, but the regular models will be getting the nip and tuck later this year.
As you’d come to expect from a facelift, the 2019 GLC will feature fresh graphics for the LED headlights and taillights, along with mildly modified front and rear bumpers. Since this prototype was spotted on the move, the man with the camera wasn’t able to have a look inside the cabin, but that’s not an issue since we already know the changes Mercedes will make: a digital instrument cluster, a bigger display for the infotainment system, and a new multifunction touchpad – as seen in the fuel cell model pictured below
When it comes down to the oily bits, the engines are likely going to be largely sourced from the C-Class facelift. With the C43 now rocking 390 hp instead of 367 hp, logic tells us the biturbo 3.0-liter V6 will also be upgraded for the GLC 43. If you’re after fuel economy, Mercedes is expected to offer a new four-cylinder diesel with 24 hp more power than its predecessor by developing 194 hp in the GLC 220d.
We will likely get to see the mildly refreshed GLC in the metal at the beginning of October during the 2018 Paris Motor Show. Knowing how Mercedes does things, an online reveal could take place a couple of weeks sooner. It should be out in U.S. guise by the end of the year as a 2019MY. The three-pointed star is cooking up a long-wheelbase derivative, but we have a feeling that will be a China-only affair.