We only saw the updated Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class in early August. Now, we’ll take a look at the AMG 35 variant of the boxy compact crossover in this new spy shot.
As you’d expect for an AMG model, the GLB35 sports a Panamericana grille with vertical slats. Although, the company adapted the development vehicle to the egg-crate look here to keep others guessing. We wish there was a more aggressive front fascia, but hidden under the camo. The vehicle has the same revised daytime running lights as the standard model spied on before.
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The rear only received a few changes to the taillight graphics. The exact change isn’t obvious due to the camouflage, but Mercedes covering it all up is a sign of revision.
The styling changes are certainly minor but fit in with Mercedes’ normal strategy of refreshing the vehicle. Companies tend not to make radical style changes.
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There are no interior spy shots yet. Like the exterior, there may only be minor changes to the cabin. Improvements to the infotainment system are possible because this technology is a selling point in this segment.
Similarly, powertrain changes are likely to be very minor, perhaps non-existent. The current GLB35 uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 302 horsepower (225 kilowatts) and 295 pound-feet (400 Newton-meters) of torque. An eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox sends power to the all-wheel-drive system. The powertrain takes the crossover to 60 miles per hour (96 kilometers per hour) in 5.1 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph (249 kph).
Mercedes will reportedly simplify its lineup of small and premium vehicles in its next generation of products. The GLA- and GLB-Class will survive because there are still many crossover customers. However, the A- and B-Class will disappear after 2025. This will make the brand’s smallest traditional car the CLA-Class, and a Shooting Brake variant will also be available.
