Does the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé come in automatic?

Coupe-styled SUVs do very well in the South African market for some reason and with many buyers looking specifcally for this bodt style the question of whether they can have an auto pops up frequently. We investigate.

Lawrence Minnie

12 Mar 2024 · 11:27Buying a Car1 min read

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Coupe SUV

Released at the beginning of 2024, the new Mercedes-Benz GLC, in coupe guise, set the bar for executive luxury SUVs with its swept-back design and premium features. Sporting a sloped roof design and select body lines, the GLC coupe makes the perfect accompaniment for the urban fashionista.

The question of whether the new GLC is equipped with a manual or automatic transmission has been raised and we have the answer down below.

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Automatic entry

The 2024 GLC is powered by a range of diesel engines and a 48v mild hybrid system, and all are coupled to automatic transmissions. Mercedes-Benz retired all manual transmissions from their cars in 2023; therefore you will only be able to get an automatic GLC Coupe'

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Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more