[Spyshots] 2026 2nd Generation Mercedes Benz GLB

[Carbon82]

@Tianmo @therock hold your horse, new model coming in a year + time.

• The next generation of the Mercedes GLB made its spy debut in Europe.
• The new GLB will share its MMA underpinnings with the CLA and the GLA.
• It will be available with fully electric and mild-hybrid powertrain options.

The front end features slimmer LEDs flanking a large grille that appears to be mounted lower on the front bumper. The greenhouse has been slightly tweaked, as with the upright tail. The latter has been disguised with fake taillight stickers resembling those of the discontinued Smart Fortwo. Speaking of resemblance, the Mercedes GLB might have a similar shape and size with the Smart #5, but the two SUVs are unrelated, as the Smart rides on a Geely-sourced architecture.

Mercedes’ entire future compact lineup will ride on the new MMA (Mercedes Modular Architecture) platform, which is compatible with ICE and EV powertrains. We already know most of the options for the upcoming CLA, which will likely find their way under the hood of the GLB.

The fully electric models that will eventually replace the EQB could offer the option between a rear-mounted electric motor with 268 hp (200 kW / 272 PS), or a dual-motor setup with 375 hp (280 kW / 380 PS). The EV will likely be available with 58 kWh and 85 kWh battery packs, although its driving range will be shorter than the 750 km expected from the more aerodynamic CLA.

The ICE-powered lineup will include a mild-hybrid 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a small electric motor inside the eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The combustion engine is expected to be offered with different outputs, rated at 134 hp (136 PS), 161 hp (163 PS), and 188 hp (190 PS), with an additional 27 hp (20 kW) from the electric motor.

[therock]

Interesting but and here’s the big but

 

- where is it made ? Mexico again ? Nah…

- Renault engine again ? Nah …

The existing chassis also had some problems with the front axle 

more importantly is the price and reliability as I get older 😅 

but I was really considering the GLB when it first launched until I found out about the source and engine 

will stay tuned and subscribe to this 👍 

[ER-3682]

Maybe China Engines.?

[inlinesix]

Follow A & GLA lo

[kobayashiGT]

DOn't complain lah, at least they are still making ICE cars. 😂

[Vegas]

the rear lights look fugly

but i not a glb fan anyway 😜

[Mkl22]

On 12/18/2024 at 3:51 PM, kobayashiGT said:

DOn't complain lah, at least they are still making ICE cars. 😂

You never kenna the stench of French engines!!!! Pieces of crap. 

[kobayashiGT]

On 12/18/2024 at 3:27 PM, Mkl22 said:

You never kenna the stench of French engines!!!! Pieces of crap. 

but they make good suspension! hhahahaha.