Mercedes-Benz GLB seven-seater arrives

With its powerful proportions, off-road-oriented design and remarkable capacity to carry up to seven occupants as a standard inclusion, the new Mercedes-Benz GLB compact SUV is set to change the shape of the premium SUV market in Australia.

Already widely praised in Europe, the Mercedes-Benz GLB is keenly anticipated by Australian customers eager to experience the clever packaging that allows for three rows of seating within the dimensions of a compact SUV, all packaged together with a compelling suite of technology, safety and comfort inclusions plus a choice of engine and equipment specifications.

At 2,829 millimetres, the GLB has a wheelbase 100 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz B-Class, yet front row headroom is best-in-class at 1,035 mm and effective legroom for second row passengers is especially comfortable at 967 mm. Meanwhile, a loading space that expands from 560 litres (second row in place) to 1,755 litres (second and third rows stowed) offers estate-like carrying capacity.

The GLB is the first compact vehicle from Mercedes-Benz to offer a third row, with two additional individual seats offering a comfortable position for passengers up to 1.68 metres tall. These seats are also fitted with extensive safety equipment including retractable head restraints, seat belts with belt tensioners, a side window airbag, plus ISOFIX and TOP-Tether anchorages for suitable child seats. A total of four ISOFIX points are offered in the rear two rows, for truly flexible seating options.

Passengers in the third row are also served by two drinks holders between the seats, as well as two outboard stowage compartments, each fitted with a USB port. When lowered, the two seats stow flush with the load compartment floor to maximise cargo capacity.

Further flexibility is added to the loading area by second-row seats that can be moved fore-aft by 140 mm, and a seat-back that splits 40:20:40. A multi-stage backrest ensures second-row passengers experience optimal comfort.

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