Mercedes-Benz today launched the 2021 GLC with a host of additional feature enrichment. The fully loaded 2021 GLC now offers 2021 Mercedes me connect integrating Alexa Home, Google Home and Parking locations on navigation system and App , Front seats with massage function , New fully digital instrument cluster with MBUX , Remote Engine Start and many more . Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 is priced at Rs. 57.40 lakhs (Ex-Showroom, India) and the GLC 220d 4M is Rs. 63.15 lakhs (Ex-Showroom, India).With 2021 GLC, Mercedes-Benz is introducing two new shades in the GLC colour palette. They are ‘Brilliant Blue’ and ‘High Tech Silver’.
Martin Schwenk, Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India said, “The GLC has remained a key pillar of our SUV offense and has been the single highest selling SUV in our portfolio last year. With the 2021 GLC, we now offer a technology superior, feature enriched fully loaded mid-size SUV, which has raised the benchmark for tech, comfort and convenience in the segment significantly. The new intuitive Mmc technology, MBUX Telematics with Hey Mercedes and new features create a comfortable and best-in car experience. As a customer centric brand, it remains our endeavor to constantly offer new products and technology that benefits the customers and create a delightful ownership experience. We are confident, with the technology and feature enrichment, the GLC will continue its customer preference and extend its lead in the premium mid-size SUV segment.”
Key feature and technology enrichments of the 2021 GLC –
All-digital Instrument Display: The digital instrument display with a choice of styles like “Classic”, “Progressive” and “Sporty” provides information, which is important to the driver. The 31.2 cm (12.3-inch) display delivers a pin-sharp image, which the driver can adjust individually to suit their requirements using the various settings options.
Front massage seats: Introducing for the first time in its product portfolio, front massage seats makes the journey all the more pleasant. Individually adjustable air chambers adjust just like a tailor-made suit. When you adjust the backrest bolsters so that they are particularly firm, it improves lateral support for sporty driving maneuvers. The air chambers in the lumbar area can also alternately inflate and deflate giving a massage with the pulsating effect. The massage functions are adjustable via the media display.
Parking Package with 360° camera: Parking Assist with 360° camera makes it easier for the driver to maneuver effortlessly and park with precision. Thanks to the 360° camera the driver can have a view from every angle around the vehicle. The virtual bird’s-eye view is a smart way to show where the car stands. The combination of reversing camera and three additional cameras provides the driver with allround visibility: so you see the surroundings in front of, alongside and behind your vehicle, on the media display.
Remote Engine Start With the “Mercedes me” app on the phone : Remotely start the engine, for pre entry air-conditioning before start of their journey. Customers will also be able to track the location of the vehicle, remotely lock or unlock, remotely flash the headlamps, use the horn to find in a parking lot. Customers can also open or close the windows and sunroof remotely from the App, set speed alerts for other users and enjoy plethora of other connect services.
2021 Mercedes me connect with Alexa, Google Home integration and Parking location on navigation system : This feature can be used from an Alexa Echo device setup at home, office or also from phone’s Alexa App. Some examples that you can command, “Alexa, Ask Mercedes to lock the car” or “Alexa, Ask Mercedes to start the engine.” Or “Alexa, Ask Mercedes when is my service due?” Google home users can also use Google Home voice assistance with Mercedes me connect. In a similar way, once the Mercedes me connect is linked to Google Home, you can start issuing commands like “Hey Google, ask Mercedes where is my car” or “Ok Google, ask Mercedes to remind me to buy flowers” Another introduction is the new Parking solution POIs (Points of interest) across different parts of the cities. One can easily spot a parking lot with the help of the vehicle’s navigation system or even with the maps section on the Mercedes me App.