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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
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
...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.
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.
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...
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.
