Overview The field of compact luxury crossovers is an eclectic mix of fancy and sporty, and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-class is more of the former than the latter. While Mercedes does offer two higher-performance versions courtesy of the brand’s AMG subdivision, the mainstream model is more focused on style and …
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Verdict 7.3 / 10 Saying that people simply like small crossovers would be an understatement. Consumers flock to pint-sized SUVs like they’re going out of style, and Mercedes-Benz knows this all too well. The brand already has two successful options in the subcompact GLA and the slightly larger (but still …
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Mercedes-Benz has stayed busy for model year 2021 by rolling out new and redesigned crossover SUVs and sedans, and upgrading standard and available safety technology. Mercedes-Maybach is back with its first SUV to compete with other ultralux SUVs from Bentley to Lamborghini. The AMG performance brand typically reserved for the …
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Mercedes-Benz struck gold when it introduced the GLA-Class in 2013. Here was a small CUV with a reasonable price tag, a prestigious badge, and inoffensive driving manners – it was the Holy Grail of entry-level luxury, to an extent, and a hot seller that ushered in a new generation of …
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Mercedes-Benz’s S-class has long been considered the ultimate luxury sedan, and every generation seemingly introduces new features, gadgets, safety, and technology that eventually trickle down to its other cars. The official debut of the new S-class happens September 2, but we had an early look and ride in a disguised …
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Say what you will about Europe, but when it comes to vehicles, the continent mostly has its stuff in order. Sure, crossovers are surging in popularity, but the humble station wagon remains a viable and popular option for families, thanks to the huge variety in both available models and sizes. …
Read More »New 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 crossover grows in size and price
The heavily updated 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 is still the most affordable crossover with a three-pointed star in its snout, but not by a wide margin. This week, Mercedes-Benz announced the 2021 GLA250 will cost $ 37,280 to start, including destination charges. Adding all-wheel drive, which Mercedes-Benz calls “4Matic,” adds $ …
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The G-Class will go, stop, and turn all with a surprising amount of dexterity—not to mention its sure-footedness off road. For its breadth of capability we award it a 7 out of 10. The base G is the G550, which sports a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 churning out 416 hp and …
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