Mild Mercedes С-Class & GLC facelift adds colors and media features

After their introduction a few years ago (see video), the latest generations of the Mercedes-Benz С-Class and GLC SUV have finally received some updates. They boil down to new exterior color options, a different infotainment system and a special trim making use of more eco-friendly leatherette than ever.

Starting with the MBUX multimedia unit, it now supports 5G and offers dozens of apps for downloading from the automaker’s own marketplace, Mercedes me. You can rearrange their icons on the desktop however you like, same as on a smartphone.

New settings, options and presets have also been added. For instance, you can customize the preset called Cold Days with your preferred climate control settings and adjust the intensity of seat and steering wheel heating. A present called Date Night can be programmed with suitable romantic music and ambient lighting.

For its own part, the GLC gets a digital key fob you can install on your smartphone and use in the same way as you would a normal key fob. Not only that, but the owner of the car can now provide other people with temporary access to it by sending them the digital key over the Internet.

Both cars have a new grey color in their palette, and the SUV additionally gets a green color. Those who prefer their leather trim extensive but nature-friendly may now pay extra for a steering wheel wrapped in leatherette, in addition to the seats.