Mercedes hasn't just joined the modern SUV movement; it has thrown itself at it with a total of eight models for the US market and growing. The Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class is one of the latest to join the seemingly never-ending family. This subcompact luxury crossover SUV brings a lot to the table, especially in terms of practicality and style. Under the hood, its 2.0-liter turbocharged engine delivers 221 horsepower to either the front axle or the brand's 4Matic all-wheel-drive system. The interior is a typically stunning affair from Mercedes-Benz, with a trick up its sleeve in the form of a third row of seating that sets it apart from rivals like the BMW X1 and Audi Q3.
Mercedes kindly loaned us a new GLB250 4Matic for a week-long test drive and, in general, it delivered the goods. 4Matic, of course, is Mercedes-speak for AWD, an extremely important feature to have in many parts of the country. Here in Denver, snowy weather struck yet again and the GLB more than proved itself with solid, confident handling and sufficient power. It's certainly not a true body-on-frame chassis SUV but rather a well-engineered AWD crossover packed with luxury, generous interior volume, and cool tech. But, as always with any luxury vehicle, the price will quickly soar once optional features are checked on the order form.
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