See Photos of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC

Several new wheel designs are on offer ranging in size from 18- to 20-inches. Two new exterior colors, Graphite Grey and Selenite Grey Magno, join the pallet for 2020.

Opting for the AMG Line trim brings a slightly more aggressive front bumper and diamond block grille in front and angular exhaust tips in the rear. 19-inch AMG split 5-spoke wheels are standard while 20-inch AMG Y 5-soke wheels are optional.

Arguably the most significant upgrade to the GLC arrival of the turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine as the base powerplant in the GLC 300.

Dubbed M 264 in Benz-speak, it replaces the outgoing M 274 engine, also a turbocharged inline-four. Rated at 255 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque, the engine offers and additional 14 horsepower and 2 lb-ft of torque compared to its predecessor.

Inside, sport seats with high side bolsters add a level of sporting character while helping to keep passengers in place during active maneuvers.

Offering more than just a slight boost in output, the new engine is claimed to significantly increase fuel economy while reducing CO2 emissions. (Neither fuel economy or emissions have yet been released.) Both rear-wheel and all-wheel drive GLC 300 models come with the new engine mated to the carryover 9-speed automatic transmission.

Minor powertrain and safety upgrades include an updated version of the Dynamic Select system with expanded functions to handle individual requests from the driver in terms of handling and the requirements of posed by unique road conditions.

The crossover segment shows no sign of slowing, and the Mercedes-Benz GLC compact crossover is sure to keep finding customers in record numbers. Interested buyers should expect to see it arrive in showrooms in late 2019. Pricing has not yet been revealed.