2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 Review: Oh, What a Little Power Can Do

Auto123 reviews the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35.

When I first drove the Mercedes-Benz GLB in GLB 250 form, I was impressed with Mercedes’ latest entry into the small crossover market.

I liked its boxy styling that reminds of a Scion xB -- actually a good thing even if you’re talking about a Mercedes – and its surprisingly roomy interior, not to mention the pure hilarity that there was actually a three-row option. A three-row luxury subcompact crossover? Who’s to say the Germans don’t have a sense of humour?

The one thing I felt was lacking was a little more variety when it came to trim choice. All we had to choose from in Canada was the GLB 250, this while the GLB’s GLC sibling was available as a GLC 300, 43 or 63 S and as either a four-door-coupe or wagon. I had a lot of fun in the GLB 250, but what if it had just a little more power? Now that would be something…

Well, ask and you shall receive. It wasn’t long after I drove the GLB late last year that the automaker came out with the GLB 35 AMG. It has more power, some very cool styling touches and some chassis tuning as well. Could this be the perfect formula?

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