Since 2009, Mercedes' luxury compact crossover SUV has been known as the GLK.
Its replacement is sleeker and shinier, to say the least. The "C" designation joins it with Mercedes C-Class sedan lineup.
The traditional, truck-like off-road look has been replaced with a design that's a hybrid of sports car and SUV.
The aesthetics are subtle, yet powerful. The old GLK looked sturdy, but the GLC looks fast.
Don't worry, though, it can still handle some rugged terrain.
The interior is even more impressive than the exterior.
Classic Mercedes luxury is blended with a lot of new technology.
The technology isn't limited to the interior, either. The car is loaded with sensors.
Outside of the car, those sensors can monitor traffic and warn drivers of potential collisions with bikes or pedestrians.
The new GLC will compete in the market against other crossover SUV's, like the BMW X3 ...
The Lincoln MKC is also a rival.
The exterior isn't strikingly different from the competition, so Mercedes is counting on features to set the vehicle apart.
Under the hood is a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder engine that's turbocharged.
That small powerplant cranks out up to 241 horsepower.
The GLC was designed for versatility. It's supposed to look as comfortable in the country as the city.
The sleek design aids in aerodynamics, as demonstrated by wind-tunnel testing.
From the rear, the vehicle's stance is broad, muscular, and athletic. This is direction that crossovers are headed in, as they distinguish themselves from old-school SUVs.
Here both the GLC 300 and GLC 300 4MATIC are pictured side by side. The 4MATIC is the all-wheel-drive version.
The GLC will hit showrooms this fall. A price has yet to be set, but it's expected to be similar to the GLK.
Now check out a Mercedes that can stand up to prehistoric competition ...
