SUVs/Crossover

Mercedes-Benz GLB Receives Tech-Forward Update with Three Screens and Optional‍ Seven-Seat Configuration

Stuttgart, Germany – ​November 12, 2025, ⁤08:00 CET – Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a meaningful refresh for the GLB, highlighted by ⁢a fully digital instrument cluster and infotainment system boasting three screens. The updated ⁤compact SUV also⁣ offers an optional third-row seat, increasing passenger capacity ‍to seven – a rare feature in its segment. The changes are ​expected‍ to arrive in‍ dealerships beginning in the first quarter of 2026.

The GLB’s ‌overhaul addresses growing consumer demand for advanced in-car technology ⁣and flexible seating arrangements. This update positions the GLB to‍ better compete with rivals offering similar features, particularly as buyers increasingly prioritize ⁣connectivity and practicality. The expanded⁤ seating option caters to families and​ those⁢ needing occasional extra passenger space, ⁢broadening the GLB’s appeal. The refreshed model is a key component of Mercedes-Benz’s strategy to maintain⁢ its‍ position in the‍ premium compact SUV market.

The‍ centerpiece of the⁣ update​ is ⁢the new MBUX operating system integrated ⁢across three screens: a freestanding 10.25-inch ‌digital instrument cluster,⁤ a 10.25-inch central touchscreen,and an optional 10.25-inch passenger⁢ display.⁣ This configuration provides drivers and passengers with a wealth of facts and entertainment options.

Alongside the technological enhancements, the GLB receives ​subtle exterior styling revisions, including a redesigned grille and updated headlight and ⁣taillight designs.The interior ⁣also benefits from upgraded materials and trim⁢ options.

the optional seven-seat configuration‍ remains a ⁤notable selling point for the GLB, offering a versatile solution for ‌families or groups needing occasional extra⁣ seating. While the third ⁤row‍ is best suited⁢ for children, ⁢it provides a valuable option for those⁣ who occasionally require ‌additional‌ passenger capacity.