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Interested to see if any one thinks this is a useful option for $300 on a 2020 GLC300 4Matic?
I ordered it on my 2020 GLC. Have not used it yet, but do go off road with some regularity. The last 15 years of doing that was in a string of 3 Subaru Outbacks. Subaru's AWD system is among the best. The 2015 Outback I traded in on the GLC was equipped with "X-Mode", which I believe is similar to the offroad engineering package software on the GLC. It basically micromanages traction in the nasty stuff. For the little it cost as an option, it was a no brainer for me. It could make the difference between getting stuck or getting out, when traction is really bad. The X-Mode saved my cookies more than once when I got a little too adventurous.
M-B also adds an underbody "skid plate" with the package, which I don't find to be that necessary on this vehicle, but it can't hurt. Unfortunately, we don't get the added lift and air suspension available in other markets to enhance that off road package.
Can you confirm- the off road package includes an underbody "skid plate" ?
See the last paragraph of my other post. It is some sort of composite panel that extends rearward, past the transmission, covering almost everything side to side. I was a a little surprised the rear diff. was left hanging out there uncovered, given the massive size of the front panel.
I ordered it on my 2020 GLC. Have not used it yet, but do go off road with some regularity. The last 15 years of doing that was in a string of 3 Subaru Outbacks. Subaru's AWD system is among the best. The 2015 Outback I traded in on the GLC was equipped with "X-Mode", which I believe is similar to the offroad engineering package software on the GLC. It basically micromanages traction in the nasty stuff. For the little it cost as an option, it was a no brainer for me. It could make the difference between getting stuck or getting out, when traction is really bad. The X-Mode saved my cookies more than once when I got a little too adventurous.
M-B also adds an underbody "skid plate" with the package, which I don't find to be that necessary on this vehicle, but it can't hurt. Unfortunately, we don't get the added lift and air suspension available in other markets to enhance that off road package.
I wanted to ask a specific question. Is there an info screen while in offroad mode which shows the angle of tilt and incline, power to the wheels etc?
What sort of terrain? What type of tracks/trails? I live in the Southern California desert, not too worried about traction it's more ground clearance over rocky portions
Okay, gonna make this clear, the GLC isn't a wrangler. But it does have decent ground clearance, but coming from a guy who drives Minis and BMW M2s, The answer might not be too helpful.
What sort of terrain? What type of tracks/trails? I live in the Southern California desert, not too worried about traction it's more ground clearance over rocky portions
I live in SoCal and lifted my GLC ~2” with spacers and threw on some 245/60R18 Nitto Nomad Grappler tires for better off-road capability. On flat ground, I get just under 10” of clearance to the front plastic panel and just under 11” under the rear area (gas tank, etc.). I had a more lifted ML320 with 33s that had 12”+ clearance, but this GLC does impressively well. I’ve been to Gorman/Hungry Valley, Joshua Tree, Lytle Creek, Cleghorn, and more with little issues as long as you pick the right lines.
GLC at Lytle Creek GLC @ Nellis Sand Dunes close to Las Vegas, NV
I live in SoCal and lifted my GLC ~2” with spacers and threw on some 245/60R18 Nitto Nomad Grappler tires for better off-road capability. On flat ground, I get just under 10” of clearance to the front plastic panel and just under 11” under the rear area (gas tank, etc.). I had a more lifted ML320 with 33s that had 12”+ clearance, but this GLC does impressively well. I’ve been to Gorman/Hungry Valley, Joshua Tree, Lytle Creek, Cleghorn, and more with little issues as long as you pick the right lines.
GLC at Lytle Creek GLC @ Nellis Sand Dunes close to Las Vegas, NV
Interesting, I thought it was Rudolf the red nose reindeer.
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