Mercedes-Benz Australia this week re-introduced the entry GLC200 SUV, in the process reducing the entry price of its most popular model by $14,400. The Mercedes-Benz GLC200 now $95,500 drive-away joins the more powerful GLC300, and despite being $8,000 dearer than the final shipments of the previous GLC200 back in 2022, now features all-wheel drive and is far better equipped. With a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine aided by a 48-volt mild hybrid system and nine-speed automatic. The hybrid system can turn off the engine at speed to let the car coast and save fuel whilst also boost power under hard acceleration. Mercedes sold 554 examples of its GLC300 in the first two months of this year, a 75 per cent increase on the same time last year and the more affordable GLC200 will no doubt boost sales further. I’m David Berthon.

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