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Daily Tribune
17 hours ago
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Mercedes-Benz A-Class production extended until at least 2028
Mercedes-Benz will continue producing the A-Class hatchback until at least 2028, despite earlier indications that it would be phased out by the end of 2025. The revised timeline marks a shift from previous statements by CEO Ola Källenius, who had announced that both the A-Class and B-Class MPV would be discontinued as part of the brand's streamlined compact car strategy. The original plan focused on four next-generation compact models based on the Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA): the CLA, CLA Shooting Brake, GLA, and GLB—each to be offered with both internal combustion and electric powertrains. However, sources now suggest that the A-Class will remain in production for up to three more years, with an upgraded version in the works. Production of the A-Class sedan ended earlier this year. Performance variants like the A35 and A45 AMG hatchbacks are expected to be discontinued, as their 2.0-litre turbocharged M139 engines do not comply with the forthcoming EU7 emissions standards. A timeline for their withdrawal has not yet been confirmed. Manufacturing of the A-Class is expected to shift to Mercedes-Benz's Kecskemét plant in Hungary, as the current production site in Rastatt, Germany, is being retooled to accommodate the next-generation CLA and CLA Shooting Brake.
The Advertiser
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB emerges at Nurburgring looking as boxy as ever
The second-generationMercedes-Benz GLB has been photographed cutting laps of the Nurburgring for the first time as it undergoes development testing. Although the all-new mid-size SUV is clad in camouflage, we can see the next GLB's overall silhouette won't diverge too far from today's car, with the passenger cell being predictably blocky and upright in order to maximise interior room. And as with the current model, the new GLB will likely be offered with a third rows of seats, unlike the German automaker's other far more popular medium SUV, the GLC wagon and 'coupe'. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Up front, though, it seems like the rectangular headlights have been replaced by sleeker units, not dissimilar to the ones fitted to the CLA small SUV, with which the GLB shares its Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA). Like the CLA, the GLB could also feature a light bar or black plastic strip linking its headlights. Along the side we can see new flagpole-style wing mirrors, and flush-fitting pop-out door handles. There's plenty of false body work underneath the camouflage wrap, so we can't tell if the stepped rear quarter windows will be retained for the GLB's sophomore round. At the rear the disguise team has cheekily fitted stickers of the tail-lights from the third-generation Smart ForTwo. To the side of these is an arc of LED light tubes bending down and around, which marks quite a departure from the current GLB's thin strip of lights. If the past is any indication, the GLB will receive most of the drivetrains available in its CLA sibling. The third-generation CLA, launched earlier this year, will initially be available with the choice of two all-electric drivetrains: a single-motor rear-wheel setup with 200kW of power and 335Nm of torque, and a dual-motor all-wheel drive system with 260kW and 515Nm. Both are paired with an 85kWh battery pack offering a WLTP range of between 672 and 792km. A cheaper variant with a 58kWh battery will launch later this year. Unlike the current generation, there will be no battery-powered EQB companion model sporting substantial styling changes to highlight its electric drivetrain. Instead, EV options will be folded into the regular GLB range – electric variants will have the "with EQ Technology" tag clunkily tacked onto the back of their names. Like the CLA, the GLB will also likely feature a mild-hybrid petrol option equipped with a new turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine paired to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with an integrated 20kW electric motor fed by a 1.3kWh 48V lithium-ion battery. In the CLA, the mild-hybrid system will be able available in three states of tune: 100kW/200Nm, 120kW/250Nm and 140kW/300Nm. Depending on the model, buyers can choose between front- or all-wheel drive. MORE: Everything Mercedes-Benz GLB Content originally sourced from: The second-generationMercedes-Benz GLB has been photographed cutting laps of the Nurburgring for the first time as it undergoes development testing. Although the all-new mid-size SUV is clad in camouflage, we can see the next GLB's overall silhouette won't diverge too far from today's car, with the passenger cell being predictably blocky and upright in order to maximise interior room. And as with the current model, the new GLB will likely be offered with a third rows of seats, unlike the German automaker's other far more popular medium SUV, the GLC wagon and 'coupe'. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Up front, though, it seems like the rectangular headlights have been replaced by sleeker units, not dissimilar to the ones fitted to the CLA small SUV, with which the GLB shares its Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA). Like the CLA, the GLB could also feature a light bar or black plastic strip linking its headlights. Along the side we can see new flagpole-style wing mirrors, and flush-fitting pop-out door handles. There's plenty of false body work underneath the camouflage wrap, so we can't tell if the stepped rear quarter windows will be retained for the GLB's sophomore round. At the rear the disguise team has cheekily fitted stickers of the tail-lights from the third-generation Smart ForTwo. To the side of these is an arc of LED light tubes bending down and around, which marks quite a departure from the current GLB's thin strip of lights. If the past is any indication, the GLB will receive most of the drivetrains available in its CLA sibling. The third-generation CLA, launched earlier this year, will initially be available with the choice of two all-electric drivetrains: a single-motor rear-wheel setup with 200kW of power and 335Nm of torque, and a dual-motor all-wheel drive system with 260kW and 515Nm. Both are paired with an 85kWh battery pack offering a WLTP range of between 672 and 792km. A cheaper variant with a 58kWh battery will launch later this year. Unlike the current generation, there will be no battery-powered EQB companion model sporting substantial styling changes to highlight its electric drivetrain. Instead, EV options will be folded into the regular GLB range – electric variants will have the "with EQ Technology" tag clunkily tacked onto the back of their names. Like the CLA, the GLB will also likely feature a mild-hybrid petrol option equipped with a new turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine paired to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with an integrated 20kW electric motor fed by a 1.3kWh 48V lithium-ion battery. In the CLA, the mild-hybrid system will be able available in three states of tune: 100kW/200Nm, 120kW/250Nm and 140kW/300Nm. Depending on the model, buyers can choose between front- or all-wheel drive. MORE: Everything Mercedes-Benz GLB Content originally sourced from: The second-generationMercedes-Benz GLB has been photographed cutting laps of the Nurburgring for the first time as it undergoes development testing. Although the all-new mid-size SUV is clad in camouflage, we can see the next GLB's overall silhouette won't diverge too far from today's car, with the passenger cell being predictably blocky and upright in order to maximise interior room. And as with the current model, the new GLB will likely be offered with a third rows of seats, unlike the German automaker's other far more popular medium SUV, the GLC wagon and 'coupe'. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Up front, though, it seems like the rectangular headlights have been replaced by sleeker units, not dissimilar to the ones fitted to the CLA small SUV, with which the GLB shares its Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA). Like the CLA, the GLB could also feature a light bar or black plastic strip linking its headlights. Along the side we can see new flagpole-style wing mirrors, and flush-fitting pop-out door handles. There's plenty of false body work underneath the camouflage wrap, so we can't tell if the stepped rear quarter windows will be retained for the GLB's sophomore round. At the rear the disguise team has cheekily fitted stickers of the tail-lights from the third-generation Smart ForTwo. To the side of these is an arc of LED light tubes bending down and around, which marks quite a departure from the current GLB's thin strip of lights. If the past is any indication, the GLB will receive most of the drivetrains available in its CLA sibling. The third-generation CLA, launched earlier this year, will initially be available with the choice of two all-electric drivetrains: a single-motor rear-wheel setup with 200kW of power and 335Nm of torque, and a dual-motor all-wheel drive system with 260kW and 515Nm. Both are paired with an 85kWh battery pack offering a WLTP range of between 672 and 792km. A cheaper variant with a 58kWh battery will launch later this year. Unlike the current generation, there will be no battery-powered EQB companion model sporting substantial styling changes to highlight its electric drivetrain. Instead, EV options will be folded into the regular GLB range – electric variants will have the "with EQ Technology" tag clunkily tacked onto the back of their names. Like the CLA, the GLB will also likely feature a mild-hybrid petrol option equipped with a new turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine paired to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with an integrated 20kW electric motor fed by a 1.3kWh 48V lithium-ion battery. In the CLA, the mild-hybrid system will be able available in three states of tune: 100kW/200Nm, 120kW/250Nm and 140kW/300Nm. Depending on the model, buyers can choose between front- or all-wheel drive. MORE: Everything Mercedes-Benz GLB Content originally sourced from: The second-generationMercedes-Benz GLB has been photographed cutting laps of the Nurburgring for the first time as it undergoes development testing. Although the all-new mid-size SUV is clad in camouflage, we can see the next GLB's overall silhouette won't diverge too far from today's car, with the passenger cell being predictably blocky and upright in order to maximise interior room. And as with the current model, the new GLB will likely be offered with a third rows of seats, unlike the German automaker's other far more popular medium SUV, the GLC wagon and 'coupe'. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Up front, though, it seems like the rectangular headlights have been replaced by sleeker units, not dissimilar to the ones fitted to the CLA small SUV, with which the GLB shares its Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA). Like the CLA, the GLB could also feature a light bar or black plastic strip linking its headlights. Along the side we can see new flagpole-style wing mirrors, and flush-fitting pop-out door handles. There's plenty of false body work underneath the camouflage wrap, so we can't tell if the stepped rear quarter windows will be retained for the GLB's sophomore round. At the rear the disguise team has cheekily fitted stickers of the tail-lights from the third-generation Smart ForTwo. To the side of these is an arc of LED light tubes bending down and around, which marks quite a departure from the current GLB's thin strip of lights. If the past is any indication, the GLB will receive most of the drivetrains available in its CLA sibling. The third-generation CLA, launched earlier this year, will initially be available with the choice of two all-electric drivetrains: a single-motor rear-wheel setup with 200kW of power and 335Nm of torque, and a dual-motor all-wheel drive system with 260kW and 515Nm. Both are paired with an 85kWh battery pack offering a WLTP range of between 672 and 792km. A cheaper variant with a 58kWh battery will launch later this year. Unlike the current generation, there will be no battery-powered EQB companion model sporting substantial styling changes to highlight its electric drivetrain. Instead, EV options will be folded into the regular GLB range – electric variants will have the "with EQ Technology" tag clunkily tacked onto the back of their names. Like the CLA, the GLB will also likely feature a mild-hybrid petrol option equipped with a new turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine paired to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with an integrated 20kW electric motor fed by a 1.3kWh 48V lithium-ion battery. In the CLA, the mild-hybrid system will be able available in three states of tune: 100kW/200Nm, 120kW/250Nm and 140kW/300Nm. Depending on the model, buyers can choose between front- or all-wheel drive. MORE: Everything Mercedes-Benz GLB Content originally sourced from:
The Advertiser
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB spied doing hot laps
The second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLB has been photographed doing laps of the Nurburgring as it undergoes testing. Although the car is clad in camouflage, we can see the GLB's overall silhouette doesn't diverge too far from today's car, with the passenger cell being predictably blocky and upright in order to maximise interior room. As with today's car, the new GLB will likely be offered with a third rows of seats. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Up front, though, it seems like the rectangular headlights have been replaced sleeker units, not dissimilar to the ones fitted to the CLA, with which the GLB shares the Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA). Like the CLA, the GLB could also feature a light bar or black plastic strip linking its headlights. Along the side we can see new flagpole-style wing mirrors, and flushing-fitting pop-out door handles. There's plenty of false body work underneath the camouflage wrap, so we can't tell if the stepped rear quarter windows are retained for the GLB's sophomore round. At the rear the disguise team has cheekily fitted stickers of the tail-lights from the third-generation Smart ForTwo. To the side of these are the arc of LED light tubes bending down and around, which marks quite a departure from the current GLB's thin strip of lights. If the past is any indication, the GLB will receive a most of the drivetrains available in its CLA sibling. The third-generation CLA, launched earlier this year, will initially be available with the choice of two all-electric drivetrains: a single-motor rear-wheel setup with 200kW and 335Nm, and a dual-motor all-wheel drive system with 260kW and 515Nm. Both are paired with an 85kWh battery pack that has a WLTP range of between 672 and 792km. A cheaper variant with a 58kWh battery will launch later this year. Unlike the current generation, there will be no EQB companion model sporting substantial styling changes to highlight its electric drivetrain. Instead the EV options will be folded into the regular GLB range — EV variants will have the "with EQ Technology" tag clunkily tacked onto the back of the model name. Like the CLA, the GLB will also likely feature a mild hybrid petrol option equipped with a new turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine paired to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that has an integrated 20kW electric motor fed by a 1.3kWh 48V lithium-ion battery. In the CLA the mild hybrid system will be able available in three states of tune: 100kW/200Nm, 120kW/250Nm and 140kW/300Nm. Depending on the model buyers can choose between front- or all-wheel drive. MORE: Everything Mercedes-Benz GLB Content originally sourced from: The second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLB has been photographed doing laps of the Nurburgring as it undergoes testing. Although the car is clad in camouflage, we can see the GLB's overall silhouette doesn't diverge too far from today's car, with the passenger cell being predictably blocky and upright in order to maximise interior room. As with today's car, the new GLB will likely be offered with a third rows of seats. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Up front, though, it seems like the rectangular headlights have been replaced sleeker units, not dissimilar to the ones fitted to the CLA, with which the GLB shares the Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA). Like the CLA, the GLB could also feature a light bar or black plastic strip linking its headlights. Along the side we can see new flagpole-style wing mirrors, and flushing-fitting pop-out door handles. There's plenty of false body work underneath the camouflage wrap, so we can't tell if the stepped rear quarter windows are retained for the GLB's sophomore round. At the rear the disguise team has cheekily fitted stickers of the tail-lights from the third-generation Smart ForTwo. To the side of these are the arc of LED light tubes bending down and around, which marks quite a departure from the current GLB's thin strip of lights. If the past is any indication, the GLB will receive a most of the drivetrains available in its CLA sibling. The third-generation CLA, launched earlier this year, will initially be available with the choice of two all-electric drivetrains: a single-motor rear-wheel setup with 200kW and 335Nm, and a dual-motor all-wheel drive system with 260kW and 515Nm. Both are paired with an 85kWh battery pack that has a WLTP range of between 672 and 792km. A cheaper variant with a 58kWh battery will launch later this year. Unlike the current generation, there will be no EQB companion model sporting substantial styling changes to highlight its electric drivetrain. Instead the EV options will be folded into the regular GLB range — EV variants will have the "with EQ Technology" tag clunkily tacked onto the back of the model name. Like the CLA, the GLB will also likely feature a mild hybrid petrol option equipped with a new turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine paired to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that has an integrated 20kW electric motor fed by a 1.3kWh 48V lithium-ion battery. In the CLA the mild hybrid system will be able available in three states of tune: 100kW/200Nm, 120kW/250Nm and 140kW/300Nm. Depending on the model buyers can choose between front- or all-wheel drive. MORE: Everything Mercedes-Benz GLB Content originally sourced from: The second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLB has been photographed doing laps of the Nurburgring as it undergoes testing. Although the car is clad in camouflage, we can see the GLB's overall silhouette doesn't diverge too far from today's car, with the passenger cell being predictably blocky and upright in order to maximise interior room. As with today's car, the new GLB will likely be offered with a third rows of seats. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Up front, though, it seems like the rectangular headlights have been replaced sleeker units, not dissimilar to the ones fitted to the CLA, with which the GLB shares the Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA). Like the CLA, the GLB could also feature a light bar or black plastic strip linking its headlights. Along the side we can see new flagpole-style wing mirrors, and flushing-fitting pop-out door handles. There's plenty of false body work underneath the camouflage wrap, so we can't tell if the stepped rear quarter windows are retained for the GLB's sophomore round. At the rear the disguise team has cheekily fitted stickers of the tail-lights from the third-generation Smart ForTwo. To the side of these are the arc of LED light tubes bending down and around, which marks quite a departure from the current GLB's thin strip of lights. If the past is any indication, the GLB will receive a most of the drivetrains available in its CLA sibling. The third-generation CLA, launched earlier this year, will initially be available with the choice of two all-electric drivetrains: a single-motor rear-wheel setup with 200kW and 335Nm, and a dual-motor all-wheel drive system with 260kW and 515Nm. Both are paired with an 85kWh battery pack that has a WLTP range of between 672 and 792km. A cheaper variant with a 58kWh battery will launch later this year. Unlike the current generation, there will be no EQB companion model sporting substantial styling changes to highlight its electric drivetrain. Instead the EV options will be folded into the regular GLB range — EV variants will have the "with EQ Technology" tag clunkily tacked onto the back of the model name. Like the CLA, the GLB will also likely feature a mild hybrid petrol option equipped with a new turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine paired to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that has an integrated 20kW electric motor fed by a 1.3kWh 48V lithium-ion battery. In the CLA the mild hybrid system will be able available in three states of tune: 100kW/200Nm, 120kW/250Nm and 140kW/300Nm. Depending on the model buyers can choose between front- or all-wheel drive. MORE: Everything Mercedes-Benz GLB Content originally sourced from: The second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLB has been photographed doing laps of the Nurburgring as it undergoes testing. Although the car is clad in camouflage, we can see the GLB's overall silhouette doesn't diverge too far from today's car, with the passenger cell being predictably blocky and upright in order to maximise interior room. As with today's car, the new GLB will likely be offered with a third rows of seats. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Up front, though, it seems like the rectangular headlights have been replaced sleeker units, not dissimilar to the ones fitted to the CLA, with which the GLB shares the Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA). Like the CLA, the GLB could also feature a light bar or black plastic strip linking its headlights. Along the side we can see new flagpole-style wing mirrors, and flushing-fitting pop-out door handles. There's plenty of false body work underneath the camouflage wrap, so we can't tell if the stepped rear quarter windows are retained for the GLB's sophomore round. At the rear the disguise team has cheekily fitted stickers of the tail-lights from the third-generation Smart ForTwo. To the side of these are the arc of LED light tubes bending down and around, which marks quite a departure from the current GLB's thin strip of lights. If the past is any indication, the GLB will receive a most of the drivetrains available in its CLA sibling. The third-generation CLA, launched earlier this year, will initially be available with the choice of two all-electric drivetrains: a single-motor rear-wheel setup with 200kW and 335Nm, and a dual-motor all-wheel drive system with 260kW and 515Nm. Both are paired with an 85kWh battery pack that has a WLTP range of between 672 and 792km. A cheaper variant with a 58kWh battery will launch later this year. Unlike the current generation, there will be no EQB companion model sporting substantial styling changes to highlight its electric drivetrain. Instead the EV options will be folded into the regular GLB range — EV variants will have the "with EQ Technology" tag clunkily tacked onto the back of the model name. Like the CLA, the GLB will also likely feature a mild hybrid petrol option equipped with a new turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine paired to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that has an integrated 20kW electric motor fed by a 1.3kWh 48V lithium-ion battery. In the CLA the mild hybrid system will be able available in three states of tune: 100kW/200Nm, 120kW/250Nm and 140kW/300Nm. Depending on the model buyers can choose between front- or all-wheel drive. MORE: Everything Mercedes-Benz GLB Content originally sourced from:
West Australian
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB spied doing hot laps
The second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLB has been photographed doing laps of the Nurburgring as it undergoes testing. Although the car is clad in camouflage, we can see the GLB's overall silhouette doesn't diverge too far from today's car, with the passenger cell being predictably blocky and upright in order to maximise interior room. As with today's car, the new GLB will likely be offered with a third rows of seats. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . Up front, though, it seems like the rectangular headlights have been replaced sleeker units, not dissimilar to the ones fitted to the CLA , with which the GLB shares the Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA). Like the CLA, the GLB could also feature a light bar or black plastic strip linking its headlights. Along the side we can see new flagpole-style wing mirrors, and flushing-fitting pop-out door handles. There's plenty of false body work underneath the camouflage wrap, so we can't tell if the stepped rear quarter windows are retained for the GLB's sophomore round. At the rear the disguise team has cheekily fitted stickers of the tail-lights from the third-generation Smart ForTwo. To the side of these are the arc of LED light tubes bending down and around, which marks quite a departure from the current GLB's thin strip of lights. If the past is any indication, the GLB will receive a most of the drivetrains available in its CLA sibling. The third-generation CLA, launched earlier this year , will initially be available with the choice of two all-electric drivetrains: a single-motor rear-wheel setup with 200kW and 335Nm, and a dual-motor all-wheel drive system with 260kW and 515Nm. Both are paired with an 85kWh battery pack that has a WLTP range of between 672 and 792km. A cheaper variant with a 58kWh battery will launch later this year. Unlike the current generation, there will be no EQB companion model sporting substantial styling changes to highlight its electric drivetrain. Instead the EV options will be folded into the regular GLB range — EV variants will have the 'with EQ Technology' tag clunkily tacked onto the back of the model name. Like the CLA, the GLB will also likely feature a mild hybrid petrol option equipped with a new turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine paired to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that has an integrated 20kW electric motor fed by a 1.3kWh 48V lithium-ion battery. In the CLA the mild hybrid system will be able available in three states of tune: 100kW/200Nm, 120kW/250Nm and 140kW/300Nm. Depending on the model buyers can choose between front- or all-wheel drive. MORE: Everything Mercedes-Benz GLB
7NEWS
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB spied doing hot laps
The second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLB has been photographed doing laps of the Nurburgring as it undergoes testing. Although the car is clad in camouflage, we can see the GLB's overall silhouette doesn't diverge too far from today's car, with the passenger cell being predictably blocky and upright in order to maximise interior room. As with today's car, the new GLB will likely be offered with a third rows of seats. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Up front, though, it seems like the rectangular headlights have been replaced sleeker units, not dissimilar to the ones fitted to the CLA, with which the GLB shares the Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA). Like the CLA, the GLB could also feature a light bar or black plastic strip linking its headlights. Along the side we can see new flagpole-style wing mirrors, and flushing-fitting pop-out door handles. There's plenty of false body work underneath the camouflage wrap, so we can't tell if the stepped rear quarter windows are retained for the GLB's sophomore round. At the rear the disguise team has cheekily fitted stickers of the tail-lights from the third-generation Smart ForTwo. To the side of these are the arc of LED light tubes bending down and around, which marks quite a departure from the current GLB's thin strip of lights. If the past is any indication, the GLB will receive a most of the drivetrains available in its CLA sibling. The third-generation CLA, launched earlier this year, will initially be available with the choice of two all-electric drivetrains: a single-motor rear-wheel setup with 200kW and 335Nm, and a dual-motor all-wheel drive system with 260kW and 515Nm. Both are paired with an 85kWh battery pack that has a WLTP range of between 672 and 792km. A cheaper variant with a 58kWh battery will launch later this year. Unlike the current generation, there will be no EQB companion model sporting substantial styling changes to highlight its electric drivetrain. Instead the EV options will be folded into the regular GLB range — EV variants will have the 'with EQ Technology' tag clunkily tacked onto the back of the model name. Like the CLA, the GLB will also likely feature a mild hybrid petrol option equipped with a new turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine paired to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that has an integrated 20kW electric motor fed by a 1.3kWh 48V lithium-ion battery. In the CLA the mild hybrid system will be able available in three states of tune: 100kW/200Nm, 120kW/250Nm and 140kW/300Nm. Depending on the model buyers can choose between front- or all-wheel drive.
