Text: Original by Understand Chedi Fu Bo [Original Product by Understand Chedi] Recently, overseas media exposed a set of test spy photos of the new Mercedes-Benz GLB. The new car will be officially released in the summer of 2023 at the earliest. As a facelifted model, the new Me

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[Understanding Chedi Original Product] Recently, overseas media exposed a set of test spy photos of the new Mercedes-Benz GLB. The new car will be officially released in the summer of 2023 at the earliest. As a facelifted model, the new Mercedes-Benz GLB will have adjustments to its exterior and interior details, and its configurations will also be upgraded in a targeted manner.

Spy photos of the new Mercedes-Benz GLB road test

The picture shows the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB after the second facelift

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB price list

For reference, the current Beijing Benz GLB will be launched in September 2022, with two types of power and five models to choose from, with a price range of 299,800-364,800 yuan.

Judging from the spy photos, the new Mercedes-Benz GLB will have upgraded details of the headlight unit, front grille, front surround and rear surround. At the same time, the lamp cavity structure inside the LED headlight set will also be adjusted.

2022 model GLB 200 facelift Stylish interior

In terms of configuration, all current Beijing Benz GLB series are equipped with electric adjustment of the main driver's seat and lumbar support function of the main driver's seat as standard. At the same time, starting from the GLB 220 fashion model, electric adjustment of the passenger seat and lumbar support function of the passenger seat have been added. The top-of-the-line GLB 220 4MATIC model is also equipped with a sensor-activated tailgate, a built-in driving recorder and MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system real-time through navigation.

The engine compartment of the Beijing Benz GLB 2.0T model

In terms of power, as a reference, the 2023 Beijing Benz GLB series offers two engine options. Among them, the GLB 200 model is equipped with a 1.3T engine, and the GLB 220 model is equipped with a 2.0T engine. In terms of transmission, the 1.3T engine is matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox, and the 2.0T engine is matched with an 8-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox. In addition, except for the GLB 220 top-end version, which offers a four-wheel drive system, all other models are front-wheel drive.

The current BMW X1

This generation of Mercedes-Benz GLB was first launched in 2019. It is a compact SUV under the Mercedes-Benz brand, and is internally positioned between the GLA and GLC. At the same time, GLB can provide a 7-seat version, making it a product different from the Mercedes-Benz GLA12, which is also positioned as a compact SUV. In terms of competitors, the Mercedes-Benz GLB will compete with models such as the BMW X1 (priced at 279,800-339,800 yuan), Audi Q3 (priced at 278,800-326,200 yuan), and Lincoln Adventurer (priced at 245,800-345,800 yuan), which are also in the luxury brand compact SUV camp. Sales in November 2022 show that Mercedes-Benz GLB sold 4,955 units that month, losing to the BMW X1. However, its sales volume has a slight advantage over the Audi Q3, ranking 25th in the compact SUV sales list that month. For more information about the new car, understands the car emperor will continue to pay attention.