The upcoming GLC with EQ Technology debuts the largest iteration of the MBUX Hyperscreen, reshaping the cabin around a 39-inch display.
Screen Takes Over the Dashboard
Mercedes has pushed its screen-focused interiors further than ever with the new GLC featuring EQ Technology. The centerpiece is an evolution of the MBUX Hyperscreen, a single display stretching pillar-to-pillar across the cabin. Measuring 39.1 inches (99.3 centimeters) diagonally, it’s the biggest screen ever fitted in a Mercedes. The design eliminates the segmented look of past layouts, creating the impression of one continuous surface of glass.
Technology Behind the Hyperscreen
The massive panel integrates more than 1,000 LEDs with matrix backlighting and zone dimming, allowing sharper images and customized brightness. Mercedes says the setup is not as distracting as it might appear, since occupants can adjust two sections of the display independently. Drivers can also personalize the digital environment by choosing different background themes, from “calm to intense” or “cool to warm.” These options change not only the screen’s graphics but also the ambient lighting and instrument cluster colors.
Balancing Touchscreen and Physical Controls
Despite the shift toward an all-digital environment, Mercedes has not completely eliminated tactile elements. Buttons remain on the steering wheel, door panels, and center console. Below the main display, the tall console also houses cupholders, inductive charging trays for smartphones, and a sweeping trim piece that Mercedes describes as resembling a “large decorative sculpture.” HVAC vents with ambient lighting respond to climate adjustments, while metallic speaker grilles and galvanized vent trim maintain a sense of luxury.
The First of a New Design Language
The electric GLC will be the first production model to introduce Mercedes’ updated Sensual Purity design philosophy. Teaser images show a reworked exterior with an illuminated center-star grille and extensive LED accents. The model sits on the brand’s new MB.EA platform, which supports an 800-volt electrical system, charging speeds up to 320 kilowatts, and flexible layouts for rear- or all-wheel-drive motors. The rear motor will use a two-speed transmission, paired with regenerative braking improvements aimed at extending range.
A Strategic Model for Mercedes
Replacing the discontinued EQC, the GLC with EQ Technology enters a competitive segment where screens and high-tech features increasingly define luxury vehicles. Its debut is set for September 7 at the IAA Mobility 2025 show in Munich, where more details on powertrain options are expected. Mercedes has already confirmed that U.S. production of the combustion-powered GLC will shift to Alabama in 2027, though it remains unclear if the electric version will be assembled there as well. Given that the GLC is the brand’s second-best-selling model in the U.S., its electrified future will be closely watched.
