Mercedes Goes for Offroad Looks on Compact SUV in China

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Mercedes-Benz Concept GLB SUV

Source: Daimler AG

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Mercedes-Benz unveiled a concept sport utility vehicle with rugged design and space for as many as seven passengers to expand its in-demand lineup of mid-sized and compact cars.

“We asked ourselves whether there is still space between the GLA and GLC,” sales chief Britta Seeger said in a statement at the Shanghai auto show. “The concept GLB is the answer to this question.”