The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC is the third generation of the brand’s contender in the trendy midsize luxury SUV segment. The GLC arrived in 2016 as a successor to Mercedes-Benz’s first entrant in the midsize SUV market, the GLK, which officially makes the all-new X254 GLC the second-gen model since Mercedes discontinued the GLK after debuting in 2008.

The exterior alterations are tricky to pinpoint, but the newest GLC is longer than the outgoing variant to offer a roomier cabin. Mercedes-Benz also put the 2023 GLC through its paces, having concluded a brutal round of winter testing in the icy and snowy region of the Swedish Lapland. 

“The new GLC comes with all the attributes that make a Mercedes-Benz SUV what it is: uncompromising handling safety on the road, outstanding driving dynamics, and superior performance when off-road,” said Jörg Bartels, Head of Overall Vehicle Integration, Mercedes-Benz. “With its high level of ride comfort and convincing overall acoustics, the GLC is a superb long-distance companion and great fun to drive.”
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC: What’s New"

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC is an all-new model derived from the Modular Rear Architecture (MRA) underpinnings of the brand’s latest C-Class sedan. The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC has a redesigned façade with new LED headlamps, 18- or 20-inch alloy wheel designs, and updated three-dimensional taillamps.

However, the new GLC is 2.4-inches lon...