Last week Mercedes announced a new vehicle to their GL line of SUV’s, the GLB, to sit in between their aptly named GLA & GLC models.
Although the design will be toned down on the way to becoming a production car, the GLB concept features off-road-inspired adornments such as an integrated roofbox, LED spotlights and chunky all-terrain tyres wrapped around 17in wheels.
It’s expected that the GLB will be available with a range of four-cylinder petrol & diesel engines, likely very similar to those found in the A-Class range, and also expected to slot nicely between the GLA & GLC in terms of price at around £30,000.
The GLB is another addition to increasingly popular range of Compact or ‘Crossover’ SUV’s. A few years ago, SUVs were unpopular due to their high fuel consumption, heavier bodies and larger displacement engines. But with the introduction of these smaller SUV’s with their more fuel-efficient engines they are becoming evermore popular among family’s who are attracted to the higher driving position and extra space in a compact vehicle.
Two of the most popular of these ‘Crossover’ vehicles are the Kia Sportage and the Nissan Qashqai. In 2018 they both placed in the top 10 best selling cars for the UK with the Sportage coming in 10th and the Qashqai just missing out on the top 3 at number 4.
Overall, with several new SUV models expected to be introduced by 2020, including electric and hybrid electric SUVs, the future for these vehicles in Europe look extremely promising.
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