Premium and thoughtful are the two words that spring to mind when you climb into the seats of the GLC for the first time. It’s obvious that large attention was paid to design right from those initial blueprints. Little metallic flourishes and sultry curves really set off the interior, as you would expect with a Mercedes. In line with the class of this vehicle we have excellent leg and head room and a myriad of storage options.

A 9-speed auto gearbox makes those changes up and down almost imperceptible. And what small 4×4 would be complete without a hefty and torque-strong, high capacity diesel engine. The 2.2 block cruises effortlessly on the high road and can pull you out of trouble at a moments notice. The drive overall is as firm as you’d want from a tall 4×4 like this but and it retains the Mercedes sure and safe feeling.