All-new Mercedes GLB gets a frosty reception

• First images of second-generation Mercedes GLB
• Compact SUV undergoing cold-weather testing
• Full reveal on 8 December 2025
• Images showcase interior with optional MBUX Superscreen

These are the first shots we've seen of the all-new, second-generation Mercedes GLB. Currently undergoing cold-weather testing ahead of production, the new small SUV will be revealed properly on 8 December 2025.

Until then, the shots give us a frost-covered look at the silhouette of the new car, as well as a good view of its screen-filled interior. We'll have to wait until the reveal for detailed information, but Mercedes says the new car will offer more headroom than the current Mercedes GLB, and seven-seat versions will have third rows that are easier to access.

When it comes out, the new Mercedes GLB will be a rival for other premium compact SUVs like the Audi Q3, the BMW X1 and the popular Volvo XC40, as well as the seven-seat Land Rover Discovery Sport.

2026 Mercedes GLB prices and release date

No on-sale date has been announced for the new Mercedes GLB yet, nor have we seen any UK prices and specs. The car is due to be revealed on 8 December, so we'd expect more details to be announced then ahead of a 2026 on-sale date. The current Mercedes GLB is priced from £40,540.

2026 Mercedes GLB styling, interior and technology

The ice-covered images release so far suggest a familiar look for the GLB with its boxy profile that maximises interior space.

When it goes on sale, the new Mercedes GLB will come with a choice of five or seven seats and with the option of the MBUX Superscreen seen in the image above.

This covers the whole width of the dashboard and, like the new Mercedes CLA with which it shares its platform, only enhances the futuristic vibe that the Mercedes designers have gone for. It also has circular air vents, designed to appear to float, much like the centre console.

There's a smartphone storage compartment with optional wireless charging plus a new steering wheel designed to be more ergonomic. This adds a rocker switch for the limiter and adaptive cruise control – something customers have apparently been hankering for rather than touch-sensitive pads. A panoramic roof is standard, with adjustable transparency.

Customers will be able to choose between five- and seven-seat layouts. The second row will slide to prioritise passenger or luggage space while the third row can be folded into the floor for extra boot space.

2026 Mercedes GLB engines, performance and fuel economy

As the GLB is built on the same platform as the new Mercedes CLA, expect pretty much identical engine line-ups. There will be a range of mild-hybrids based around the 1.5-litre petrol engine with both front- and four-wheel-drive versions.

An electric model, called the Mercedes GLB with EQ technology, will be available with a choice of two battery sizes and either rear- or four-wheel drive. Expect a battery range north of 400 miles on the higher-end versions.