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Old Sep 12, 2019 | 09:12 AM
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Euro spec GLC features not available in US

On Mercedes-Benz.de, the glc43 is offered with great features like:
  • massage seats with adjustable side bolsters
  • Rear window sun shades
  • TV tuner, for use during a traffic jam or a break in the car
  • heated windshield washers
  • Pre-equipment for digital car key for smartphone
  • Car key in black high gloss with trim in chrome high gloss (compared to the plastic keys we get in the US)
The tv tuner is definitely a regulatory issue, but the others could definitely be available in the US and would be great to have.
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Old Sep 12, 2019 | 02:11 PM
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One of the most annoying things abt European car makers is that they screw US buyers over on options and even models
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Old Sep 13, 2019 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by CPD SLK
One of the most annoying things abt European car makers is that they screw US buyers over on options and even models
its not "european" car makers. Its all of them. I would love the see a toyota hilux here, but nope. Same with some of the subaru STi variants. US laws are restrictive so the rest of the world gets the cooler cars
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Originally Posted by osidepunker
...US laws are restrictive so the rest of the world gets the cooler cars
Yes, US laws are restrictive on certain features like multi beam LED headlights.

However, features like massage seats with adjustable bolsters, window shades, and a metal key fob are available in the US and would be great to see on the GLC.
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Old Sep 14, 2019 | 08:51 AM
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Its not just the US, you can't get a load of GLC "German" options in the UK, for instance Garage door opener in mirror, Rear Heated Seats, Massage/Cooled seats, the different key options, rear side window shades, acoustic glass (although you can get the dealers to retrofit the side windows FOC), TV tuner etc.

I've retrofitted the garage door opener and just about to do the rear heated seats (for second time). I don't think the AMG performance seats can have the cooling sadly.

I may do TV sometime ..

Richard
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Old Sep 14, 2019 | 08:11 PM
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Rear window sunshades are available in the US as a stand alone option up until model year 2018 (and perhaps '19 as well... not sure). They are not longer available with the current 2020's though.

As for Eurospec goodies not available in the US, there are two that came to mind...

1. Aspheric side mirror


2. Rear a/c control panel
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