A serious XC60 competitor

Crockers · Jun 18th, 2015, 09:52

New MB GLC looks interesting.

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/merce...lease-glk.html

Harvey1512 · Jun 18th, 2015, 10:26

It had a nice bit of product placement in the latest Jurassic Park film. I thought it looked nice but was not sure of the model. It is a car that Mercedes have not had and they have missed sales when all their competitors have been filling their boots. The ipad style display looks stuck on rather than part of the display but other than that it looks very nice. One other worry would be the small windows. A key selling point for these cars is the feeling of being light airy and those windows look a little small and claustrophobic. May be different in reality.

GJB · Jun 18th, 2015, 12:36

Looks like the pad was suddenly remembered late in the day dose not look as big in back as XC60 wonder what price.

AngloScot · Jun 18th, 2015, 14:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harvey1512

It had a nice bit of product placement in the latest Jurassic Park film. I thought it looked nice but was not sure of the model. It is a car that Mercedes have not had and they have missed sales when all their competitors have been filling their boots. The ipad style display looks stuck on rather than part of the display but other than that it looks very nice. One other worry would be the small windows. A key selling point for these cars is the feeling of being light airy and those windows look a little small and claustrophobic. May be different in reality.

If we are looking at the same car, the windows don't look any smaller than the xc60 to my eyes. The inside also looks much better than any merc that I looked at before deciding on the Volvo.

Harvey1512 · Jun 18th, 2015, 14:49

On some pictures the windows look quite small, somewhere between an Xc60 and an Evoke, and on others they look normal. Perhaps some are on sporty models or maybe my eyes and brain are not working together very well.

Brodick · Jun 18th, 2015, 14:55

Interior basically lifted from the new C class merc. Have to say car does look nice. Depending on interior space it could by the XC60s toughest competitor to date.

ezza23 · Jun 18th, 2015, 15:28

Quick question about which flavours of ipods work with the Volvo entertainment system if (like me) you haven't got the Nav/Sensus whatever it's called system.

I have an old Ipod Nano which works just fine but that may be requisitioned and certainly will be for the next few weeks for more "urgent" needs. My daughter has an old iPod touch but I'm fairly sure that doesn't work via a USB cable....although I guess it would probably work via Bluetooth but maybe not as controllable that way. Thinking of looking for an old classic with hard disk as that would give me all the storage I need but want to make sure it works.

Thoughts?

...next question how do I move this to a new thread, tricky stuff this posting clearly

Harvey1512 · Jun 18th, 2015, 15:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezza23

Quick question about which flavours of ipods work with the Volvo entertainment system if (like me) you haven't got the Nav/Sensus whatever it's called system.

I have an old Ipod Nano which works just fine but that may be requisitioned and certainly will be for the next few weeks for more "urgent" needs. My daughter has an old iPod touch but I'm fairly sure that doesn't work via a USB cable....although I guess it would probably work via Bluetooth but maybe not as controllable that way. Thinking of looking for an old classic with hard disk as that would give me all the storage I need but want to make sure it works.

Thoughts?

...next question how do I move this to a new thread, tricky stuff this posting clearly

I would start a new thread with an appropriate title. That way people who know the answer will see the title and know to respond. At the moment they may not look at this thread so will not respond. I can't answer your question by the way, sorry.

NigelDay · Jun 18th, 2015, 17:23

It certainly gives the new 2018 (?) XC60 something good to aim at.

cheshired5 · Jun 18th, 2015, 17:23

I saw a GLA today which I presume is just the diddier version.
It looked squashed, as if a massive hand had pushed down on the roof in the same way you would with a chip butty.

Jun 18th, 2015, 09:52	#1
Crockers Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 06:49 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Wilts	A serious XC60 competitor New MB GLC looks interesting. http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/merce...lease-glk.html __________________ XC60 Inscription Pro T5. Mussel Blue with blonde. Xenium, intellisafe pro, towbar, 4 zone , polestar, body styling pack. Apple car play.Tinted windows NOW SOLD

Jun 18th, 2015, 10:26	#2
Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	It had a nice bit of product placement in the latest Jurassic Park film. I thought it looked nice but was not sure of the model. It is a car that Mercedes have not had and they have missed sales when all their competitors have been filling their boots. The ipad style display looks stuck on rather than part of the display but other than that it looks very nice. One other worry would be the small windows. A key selling point for these cars is the feeling of being light airy and those windows look a little small and claustrophobic. May be different in reality. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

Jun 18th, 2015, 14:49	#5
Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	On some pictures the windows look quite small, somewhere between an Xc60 and an Evoke, and on others they look normal. Perhaps some are on sporty models or maybe my eyes and brain are not working together very well. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

Jun 18th, 2015, 14:55	#6
Brodick Master Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2019 16:15 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dunblane	Interior basically lifted from the new C class merc. Have to say car does look nice. Depending on interior space it could by the XC60s toughest competitor to date. __________________ 2015 V40 se Lux D4 manual, Bright Silver 2012 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Inscription silver.(sold 03/15 - gone but never to be forgotten) 2010 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Bright Silver (sold)

Jun 18th, 2015, 15:28	#7
ezza23 New Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 17:17 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Birmingham	Which IPODS Quick question about which flavours of ipods work with the Volvo entertainment system if (like me) you haven't got the Nav/Sensus whatever it's called system. I have an old Ipod Nano which works just fine but that may be requisitioned and certainly will be for the next few weeks for more "urgent" needs. My daughter has an old iPod touch but I'm fairly sure that doesn't work via a USB cable....although I guess it would probably work via Bluetooth but maybe not as controllable that way. Thinking of looking for an old classic with hard disk as that would give me all the storage I need but want to make sure it works. Thoughts? ...next question how do I move this to a new thread, tricky stuff this posting clearly __________________ 2015 S60 D4 Last edited by ezza23; Jun 18th, 2015 at 15:31.

Jun 18th, 2015, 12:36	#3
GJB Premier Member Last Online: May 14th, 2024 09:06 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cromer Norfolk	Looks like the pad was suddenly remembered late in the day dose not look as big in back as XC60 wonder what price.

Jun 18th, 2015, 17:23	#9
NigelDay Premier Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:46 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barnard Castle	It certainly gives the new 2018 (?) XC60 something good to aim at. __________________ 2015: XC60 D4 FWD SE Lux Nav 190hp manual, Osmium Grey, 17" Segin, Tempa, Winter Illumination, Security, Family, DSP, 4C, HK Sound, Subwoofer, Front Parking, Rear Camera, Dark Tinted, Power Passenger Seat, Speed and Heated Steering.

Jun 18th, 2015, 17:23	#10
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	I saw a GLA today which I presume is just the diddier version. It looked squashed, as if a massive hand had pushed down on the roof in the same way you would with a chip butty. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

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