Test drive Mercedes GLB: a rising star
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Mercedes is following a very interesting path with the GLB model brand
Mercedes GLB. A designation that appears for the first time in the model range of the brand with a three-pointed star on the emblem. What exactly is behind this? From the letters GL it is easy to guess that this is an SUV, and from addition B it is easy to draw one more conclusion - the car is positioned between the GLA and GLC in terms of price and size.
In fact, the design of the Mercedes GLB is quite unconventional compared to the company's other multifunctional models - despite its (relatively) compact size, it has a rather impressive appearance due to certain angular shapes and almost vertical side parts, and its interior can accommodate up to seven people or more than a solid amount of luggage.
That is, it is an SUV with a vision closer to the G-model than to the parquet SUVs, with very good functionality, which makes it a very interesting proposition for people with large families or hobbies that require a lot of space.
Well, mission accomplished, the GLB is on the market with a truly confident demeanor. Especially from the looks of it, it's hard to believe that it's really based on a platform known to the A- and B-classes. With a length of about 4,60 and a width of more than 1,60 meters, the car is positioned precisely in the segment of family SUV models, where competition, to put it mildly, is contested.
Familiar style and plenty of room in the interior
For our first test drive of the model, we got to know the 220 d 4Matic version, which has a four-cylinder 654-liter diesel engine (OM XNUMXq), an eight-speed dual clutch transmission and a dual transmission.
The first impression of the car is that it is quite spacious inside and the interior design is something we already know well.
