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136.00g/km
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Automatic
Top Speed
120mph
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MERCEDES-BENZ GLB Review
The Mercedes GLB is significantly improved in this second generation guise. Jonathan Crouch takes a look.
Ten Second Review
The second generation Mercedes GLB is a very different proposition from the first. This lower mid-sized SUV is now properly big enough to take its seven-seat format. And there's now a choice of EV or full-Hybrid power. A big step forward's been taken here.
Background
Radical revolution is sometimes subtle. Take the car in question here, the second generation Mercedes GLB. It looks much like its X247-era predecessor, launched back in 2019 and facelifted in 2023, two years before this replacement design arrived for the 2026 model year. But almost everything is different here, the MK2 GLB the second Mercedes model (after the MK3 CLA) to use the brand's latest MMA architecture for compact cars.
That advanced platform accommodates both Hybrid and pure electric powertrains, both of which now feature in the GLB model range, the latter replacing the previous EQB model. Like the old GLB, this one is a compact but family-sized seven-seater with visual nods to the brand's big G-Class SUV. This time round, it's bigger, more efficient and considerably more advanced inside. Let's take a closer look.
Engines and Tech Spec
This second generation GLB is mechanically based on the MK3 CLA, so can offer either full-electric or full-Hybrid power, both powertrains new to a Mercedes model bandaged 'GLB'. The mainstream electric version (whose official name is the 'GLB with EQ Technology') is the 250+. This has a 268bhp rear-mounted motor paired (unusually for an EV of this size) to a two-speed transmission (for punchier low speed acceleration). That motor is energised by an 85kWh battery offering up to 393 miles of range.
There's also a dual motor electric GLB, the 350 4MATIC, which adds an additional e-motor on the front axle for AWD. This improves the 0-62mph time from 7.4s to 5.5s. But range falls to 382 miles. Both electric GLBs can tow up to 2-tonnes.
The combustion alternative is also CLA-based, using a compact 1.5-litre turbocharged four cylinder petrol engine linked to an eight-speed auto gearbox with a built in 27bhp e-motor energised by a 1.3kWh battery. That motor allows the car to drive at town speeds without using the engine; and cruise with the engine off on the highway. There are two front-driven Hybrid GLB models, offering 134bhp or 161bhp. And an AWD 4MATIC version with 188bhp.
Design and Build
Looks can be deceiving. This truly is a completely new GLB, even though the straight-edged, two-box SUV silhouette might be familiar from before. This time round, combustion and EV variants share the same design, though their front ends are different. The petrol Hybrid has a conventional grille with a chrome star pattern and an illuminated frame. On the EV, that's replaced by an illuminated panel featuring 94 individual stars that light up in different patterns as you approach or leave the car.
More important than all that is the increased size of this MK2 model - it's around 100mm longer than before thanks to the new MMA underpinning platform. Which helps give the car a more confident stance, emphasised by SUV body cladding. There's still the same bluff rear end though, with a full-width light bar that looks similar to that of another Daimler Group segment rival, the smart #5.
The cabin is very different from before and the entire dashboard can be covered by screens. All models get a 10.25-inch driver's instrument display and a big 14-inch central touchscreen. Opt for the optional 'Superscreen' layout and these monitors are also joined by a further 14-inch touchscreen for the front passenger. The centre screen hosts the latest fourth generation MB.OS version of the brand's MBUX infotainment system. This now has Google Maps integrated directly into the navigation and an AI-powered virtual assistant.
Passengers will notice a big difference with this second generation GLB too. Thanks to a 60mm wheelbase length increase, there's significantly more second row leg room and there's now 64mm more secondary head room too, even with the standard panoramic glass roof fitted (etched into which are 158 stars).
All UK GLBs will be seven seaters and that wheelbase length increase makes it much easier to access the third row; and makes that area of the car slightly more suitable for adults when you reach it, though as before, the rearmost row remains primarily meant for kids. Adults will fit though if second row folk make use of their sliding bench base, which can move by up to 140mm.
There's not much boot space with all three rows in place, but if you pull the tab to lower the third row, up to 480-litres of capacity can be freed up. With the second row folded, there's up to 1,605-litres. The figures are the same with the Hybrid and the EV, but EV also has a 127-litre under-bonnet 'frunk' (apparently enough for three footballs).
Market and Model
If you want the electric version of this MK2 GLB, prices start from around £46,000 and rise up to around £61,000. The Hybrid version will require a starting budget just over the £40,000 mark. All versions come with seven seats and there's a choice of five trim levels - 'Sport', 'Sport Executive', 'AMG Line Executive', 'AMG Line Premium' and 'AMG Line Premium Plus'. With the EV, if you ignore the base two trim levels, you'll be offered the option of upgrading from the single motor 250+ powertrain to the twin motor 350 4MATIC powertrain for around £4,000 more.
Mercedes can no longer afford spartan trim levels, even with base spec models. So even with entry 'Sport' trim, you get a panoramic roof, 18-inch alloy wheels, LED High Performance headlamps, power-folding mirrors and a Parking assist system. Plus a full suite of drive assists systems. Inside across the range, there's THERMATIC automatic climate control, ARTICO man-made leather upholstery and heated front seats.
'Sport Executive' spec adds larger 19-inch wheels, keyless entry and a wireless 'phone charger. 'AMG Line Executive' has AMG body styling, a sports steering wheel and sports seats; 'AMG Line Premium' has 20-inch wheels, Augmented Reality navigation, ambient lighting and the 'Superscreen' dash layout with its extra passenger-side display; 'AMG Line Premium Plus' adds a Burmester sound system, a head-up display, a heated steering wheel and a 360-degree camera with 'Transparent bonnet' feature.
Cost of Ownership
The GLB EV has a powerful regen braking system that can provide up to 200kW of stopping power off-throttle, helping to keep the battery topped up. And the 4MATIC EV model retains impressive range because its additional front motor is decoupled from the front axle when it isn't needed, reducing energy losses to friction by 90%.
At the right public charging station, the EV version of this second generation GLB can be DC rapid-charged at up to 320kW thanks to its adoption of an 800V electrical architecture. This enables 201 mile top up in just 10 minutes. And a full DC top-up in 22 minutes. As for AC charging at home, well if you've an 11kW three-phase supply, your GLB EV can be fully charged in 9 hours. That figure will rise to 13 hours 45 minutes if you've only a single-phase 7.4kW wallbox.
What about the combustion Hybrid GLB model? Well Mercedes claims that it can deliver 'diesel-level' efficiency (think over 50mpg in regular use), with a system that can provide several miles of engine-off propulsion. So much so that the brand has decided not to offer a Plug-in Hybrid derivative. "We think Hybrid is the best combination we can offer for those who aren't completely ready for electric", says transmission engineer Jan Becker.
Summary
This is a different kind of GLB and offers a definite shift up-market from its predecessor. Should you want the EV version, you'll find range and charging speed in a different world from the previous EQB model. But before fully deciding on one of these, we'd suggest you carefully consider the Hybrid version.
Either way, this is now a very premium seven-seat family SUV, though despite its increased size, there are still much bigger mainstream-sized seven-seat crossovers available for this sort of money. You'll probably be looking at this Mercedes though because you don't want a mainstream brand. Needing instead a bit of Star quality. You'll find it here.
Vehicle information and specification is supplied by an industry leading third party provider and is to be used for guidance only. We encourage you to check all equipment on the manufacturer's website before you place an order.
Standard Equipment
Technical Data
Options
Driver Convenience
- 10.25" Digital instrument cluster display screen
- 2 rear USB-C ports on the centre armrest, fast charging, 100 W
- 2 USB-C ports in the storage compartment under the armrest of the centre console, fast charging, 100 W, suitable for data transfer
- Acoustic presence indicator
- Attention assist - Monitors steering behaviour and long journey fatigue
- Blind spot assist plus
- Bluetooth connection
- Brake pad wear indicator warning light
- Car wash mode
- Digital Extra - Distance Assist DISTRONIC,Speed limit function,Route-based speed adjustment and Functions when route guidance is active
- Direct steering
- DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (ECO, Comfort, Sport and Individual)
- E-call
- Exit warning function
- Eye tracking technology to prevent driver distraction
- Facial recognition system
- Hey Mercedes Voice activation
- Lamp failure indicator
- Lane keep assist
- MB Drive parking assist with reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors
- MBUX Navigation system
- MBUX Smartphone Integration with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android auto, control via voice
- MBUX Superscreen - 14" front passenger display with touch control as personal display and operating area
- Mercedes-Benz app - Extended MBUX functions
- Outside temperature gauge
- Owners manual and service booklet in English
- Selfie and video camera
- Speed limit assist
- Supercomputer MB OS
- Wireless charging system for mobile devices in the front
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension
- 22kW peak power electric motor
- 8G eDCT dual clutch transmission
- Adjustable damping
Entertainment
- DAB digital radio tuner
- Mercedes Benz sound system (125 W) with 8 speakers
Exterior Features
- 2X Surround lighting with animated projection of the Mercedes-Benz pattern
- Adaptive brake lights
- Adaptive high beam assist
- AMG Line bodystyling
- Automatically retractable and extendable flush fitting door handles
- Fixed panoramic sunroof
- Front and rear electric windows
- Headlamp assist automatic headlamp activation
- Heat insulating dark tinted glass for rear side windows and rear window
- Heated glass rear windscreen + timer control
- High level LED third brake light
- LED high performance headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights
- LED tail lamp
- Partially illuminated Mercedes star and panel with Mercedes Benz pattern
- Projection of brand logo
- Rain sensor windscreen wipers with two sensitivity stages
- Rear fog lamp
- Rear side wing doors
- Rear wiper
- Roof railing
Interior Features
- 3 seat bench in 2nd row
- 3 spoke flattened bottom multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather and embossed in the grip area
- 4 way adjustable electric lumbar support
- 40:20:40 split folding rear seats
- 480 litre boot volume
- Air vents with silver chrome surrounds
- Ambient lighting at the front and rear incl. a lighting line from windscreen to rear doors with 64 colours and 10 colour worlds
- Anti-slip mat for boot in black
- Automatic child seat recognition sensor
- Black floor mats with AMG lettering
- Black roof lining
- Centre console with 2 levels - Useful storage compartments and convenient functions such as cup holders are elegantly embedded in it.
- Electrically adjustable front memory seats
- Fluorescent jacket
- Front and rear headrests
- Heated front seats
- Height/reach adjustable steering column
- Illuminated door sill panels with interchangeable covers
- Interior lighting - reading light 1st row, vanity mirrors, glove compartment, cup holders and front storage compartment
- Luggage net on driver/front passenger seat backrest
- Mechanical front boot (frunk) 127 litre
- Rear centre armrest with stowage
- Single front passenger seat
- Sports seats
- Sporty contoured seats with adjustable head restraints in integral look
- THERMOTRONIC 2 zone automatic climate control
- Third row fore/aft adjustment of 2nd row seat and Easy-Entrty aid
- Third row of seats for two people on rear seat
- Twin front cup holders
- Two outer rear seat isofix and top tether child seat fixing points
Packs
- KEYLESS-GO Convenience package - GLB
- Mirror package with auto dimming mirror - GLB
Passive Safety
- 3 rear 3 point seatbelts
- Adaptive brake assist with hold function and hill start assist
- Airbags - kneebag for driver
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
- Automatic passenger airbag deactivation
- Black seatbelts
- Centre airbag
- Childproof locks manually operated for rear doors and electrically operated for rear power windows
- Crash responsive emergency lighting
- Curve dynamic assist
- Driver and front passenger head and sidebags
- Dual stage driver and front passenger airbags
- Electric parking brake
- Electronic stability programme with acceleration skid control
- Emergency brake assist
- Evasive steering function
- Front and rear seatbelt reminder
- Front passenger seat occupancy sensor
- Radar-based recuperation
- Rear belt status indicator in the instrument display
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Warning triangle and first aid kit
Security
- Guard 360 degree vehicle protection - Anti theft alarm system
- KEYLESS-GO starting function
- Pre-installation for Digital Vehicle Key for Smartphone
- Remote central locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function
- Thatcham category 1 alarm system with immobiliser and interior protection
Trim
- Light brushed aluminium trim elements
Wheels
- 20" AMG cross spoke light alloy wheels aerodynamically optimised painted high gloss black with a high sheen finish
- Summer tyres
- Tirefit tyre sealant kit
Emissions - ICE
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CO0.17
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HC0.004
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HC+NOxNot Available
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NOx0.002
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Particles0.0002
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Standard EmissionsEURO 6
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WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb136
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WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH138
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WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL136
Engine and Drive Train
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CamshaftDOHC
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Catalytic ConvertorYes
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CC1499
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Cylinder LayoutIN-LINE
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Cylinders4
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Cylinders - Bore (mm)75
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Cylinders - Stroke (mm)84.8
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Engine LayoutFRONT TRANSVERSE
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Fuel DeliveryTURBO DIRECT INJECTION
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Gears8 SPEED
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Number of Valves16
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TransmissionSEMI-AUTO
Fuel Consumption - ICE
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WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb6
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WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH6
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WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL6
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WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High6.5
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WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH6.6
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WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL6.5
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WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High5.1
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WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH5.2
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WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL5.1
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WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low7.5
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WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH7.6
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WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL7.5
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WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium5.4
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WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEH5.4
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WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEL5.4
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WLTP - MPG - Comb47.1
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WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH47.1
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WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL47.1
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WLTP - MPG - Extra High43.5
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WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH42.8
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WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL43.5
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WLTP - MPG - High55.4
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WLTP - MPG - High - TEH54.3
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WLTP - MPG - High - TEL55.4
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WLTP - MPG - Low37.7
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WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH37.2
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WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL37.7
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WLTP - MPG - Medium52.3
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WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH52.3
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WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL52.3
General
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Alternative Fuel QualifyingYes
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Badge Engine CC1.5
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Badge Power136
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Based On IDNot Available
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Coin DescriptionNot Available
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Coin SeriesAMG Line Premium
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Generation Mark2
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Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0729E
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Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?No
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Special EditionNo
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Special OrderNo
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Vehicle Homologation ClassM1
Performance
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0 to 62 mph (secs)9.7
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Engine Power - BHP136
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Engine Power - KW100
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Engine Torque - LBS.FT148
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Engine Torque - MKG20.4
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Engine Torque - NM200
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Top Speed120
Test Cycles
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Emissions Test CycleWLTP
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RDE Certification LevelRDE 2
Tyres
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Alloys?Yes
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Space Saver?No
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Tyre Size Front235/45 R20
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Tyre Size Rear235/45 R20
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Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
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Wheel StyleCROSS SPOKE
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Wheel Type20" ALLOY
Vehicle Dimensions
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HeightNot Available
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Height (including roof rails)1681
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Length4732
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Wheelbase2889
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Width1861
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Width (including mirrors)2029
Weight and Capacities
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Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)52
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Gross Vehicle Weight2325
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Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)1605
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Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)480
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Max. Loading Weight485
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Max. Roof Load75
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Max. Towing Weight - Braked1600
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Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked750
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Minimum Kerbweight1840
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No. of Seats7
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Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb11.9
Company car tax calculator
| Tax Year | BIK | BIK Value | Tax Payable at 20% | Tax Payable at 40% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | 33% | £1350.39 | £270.08 | £540.16 |
| 2027/28 | 33% | £1350.39 | £270.08 | £540.16 |
| 2028/29 | 33% | £1350.39 | £270.08 | £540.16 |
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