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Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class: A new name and a new look (pictures)

Mercedes-Benz showed off its newly renamed GLC-Class, formerly the GLK, with a new, larger body, technologies and a new look.

Wayne Cunningham
Wayne Cunningham reviews cars and writes about automotive technology for CNET's Roadshow. Prior to the automotive beat, he covered spyware, Web building technologies, and computer hardware. He began covering technology and the Web in 1994 as an editor of The Net magazine.
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Mercedes-Benz renamed its GLK medium-size SUV the GLC for the 2016 model year.

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Along with the new name, the GLC receives a top-to-bottom redesign, measuring about 6 inches longer than its predecessor.

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Under the hood, the GLC300, the version launching in the US, will receive a 2-liter four-cylinder engine, turbocharged to produce 241 horsepower.

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Where the GLK had a more vertical rear, the GLC shows off a raked hatch.

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An air suspension and all-wheel drive will be optionally available on the new model.

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Mercedes-Benz has done great things with its air suspension technology in its larger cars, making them exceedingly comfortable and giving them excellent handling.

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The all-wheel-drive system splits torque 45:55 front-to-rear. A rear-wheel-drive version will also be available.

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Mercedes-Benz's raft of sensor technology will be available for the GLC.

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Mercedes-Benz's recent interior design across its model range is simplified and elegant.

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Cabin technologies, such as navigation and digital audio, will be available, if not standard, but Mercedes-Benz's Internet-connected features have not performed well in recent models.

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Four different drive models will affect throttle response, handling, ride quality and shifting.

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