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can view crucial data such as and over poorly designed speed and the powerband is quite linear.
tyre pressure, distance to empty breakers. It doesn’t thud over the Unfortunately, it is let down a little
and battery status. It even has bad roads but absorbs undulations bit by a lazy gearbox. While it’s fine
vehicle identification data like the with aplomb. When we hit the hills on the traffic-jammed roads of most
VIN number. All of this is very and chucked it around, it stayed metros, it makes quick overtakes
satisfactory and the geek in me was relatively stable and body roll was a little disconcerting. I found the
overjoyed. It feels like a properly well within check. Coupled with sport mode to be the one of choice,
updated car now. supportive seats, the GLC is an as it noticeably makes the throttle
When it comes to driving the GLC, incredibly comfortable place to be in. and transmission more responsive
though, it’s got a few strengths and The new BS6 diesel engine is without being overtly aggressive.
two weaknesses. Let’s start with the pretty good, too. It is extremely The second weakness, and this one
good. The ride quality is fantastic. smooth and refined to the point contributes far more to ruining a
We drove on a variety of road that you’ll barely notice it is a drive, is the dead pedal. It is half
surfaces, from smooth highways diesel. The torque comes on low the width of what it should’ve been
to pothole-riddled urban areas and is spread across the rev range, and I’m saying this as a person

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