The brand new-generation Mercedes-Benz GLC mid-size SUV is the newest car to be awarded a five-star security score from ANCAP in opposition to the 2020-2022 testing protocols.
This outcome was drawn from testing performed on the GLC by Euro NCAP, with which ANCAP has harmonised its testing protocols.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC scored 92 per cent for grownup occupant safety, 92 per cent for baby occupant safety, 74 per cent for susceptible highway consumer safety, and 84 per cent for security help.
ANCAP notes the GLC scored extremely within the grownup occupant safety class, with full factors awarded for the safety of the motive force and baby occupants within the aspect impression take a look at, the motive force within the full-width frontal take a look at, and front-seat passenger within the entrance offset take a look at.
Safety for the chest of the motive force within the indirect pole take a look at, nonetheless, was assessed as Weak.
The protection authority stated the upright SUV exterior design of the GLC might trigger severe pelvic damage to a struck pedestrian. It gave it a Poor impression score and nil rating recorded in that space of evaluation.
The GLC demonstrated Good ranges of efficiency throughout testing of how the autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system responded to different automobiles, pedestrians and cyclists.
ANCAP awarded the GLC with a Good score for lane-keep help take a look at eventualities, and an Satisfactory score for emergency lane-keeping eventualities.
“Mercedes-Benz continues to supply a complete security bundle to its prospects,” stated ANCAP chief govt Carla Hoorweg.
Mercedes-Benz Australia hasn’t printed a full security specs for the GLC but, although business database Redbook says it has the next:
- 10 airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep help
- Adaptive cruise management
- Encompass-view digital camera
- Parking sensors
- Pace signal recognition
- Tyre stress monitoring
As beforehand reported, the new-generation Mercedes-Benz GLC will solely be accessible with one variant at launch domestically.
The GLC 300 4Matic is priced from $104,990 earlier than on-road prices, which is $12,600 dearer than the outgoing mannequin.
The German carmaker’s native division has stated coupe and AMG GLC fashions will observe at a later date.
The GLC 300 4Matic is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with 190kW and 400Nm of torque, and a 48V mild-hybrid system that has a starter-alternator producing 17kW/200Nm.
