# Crossover Coupe Concepts The Mercedes-Benz Concept GLC Coupe Fuses Different Vehicle Types By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-04-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glc-coupe References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/mercedes-benz-concept-glc-coupe/37074/) & [media.daimler](http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-1804949-1-1805818-1-0-0-0-0-1-0-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html?TS=1429479381113) The [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-cla) Concept GLC Coupe is a peculiar and ingenious vehicle that is equal parts [SUV and coupe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-century). The four-door, four-seater vehicle is described as a "near-production-standard" creation, and was unveiled at the Shanghai International Auto Show. It's difficult to pinpoint what kind of vehicle exactly this is, whether it's an SUV with [coupe features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-quanta) or a coupe that has SUV-inspired elements. This being a concept, the focus is on the appearance and styling rather than performance. Having said that, the vehicle still offers a 3-liter direct injection V6 biturbo engine pumping out 367 horsepower and 383 pounds-feet of torque. This system is hooked up to a 9-speed gearbox and 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive. The Concept GLC Coupe is tipped to enter production at some stage, and will surely appeal to those who want to have their cake and eat it too. In other words, people who fancy features of SUVs and coupes and like the idea of having the best of both worlds in one package. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hybrid Vehicle Concepts:** The Mercedes-Benz Concept GLC Coupe blurs the line between SUV and coupe, opening the door for more innovative hybrid vehicle designs. - **Crossover Styling:** The blending of SUV and coupe elements in the Concept GLC Coupe showcases a trend towards crossover styling in the automotive industry. - **Performance-focused Design:** Despite being a concept vehicle, the Concept GLC Coupe demonstrates the potential for high-performance SUV-coupe hybrids in the market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Automakers can leverage the popularity of hybrid vehicle concepts like the Concept GLC Coupe to explore new manufacturing techniques and technologies for innovative designs. - **Automotive Design:** The unique crossover styling of the Concept GLC Coupe presents opportunities for automotive designers to create new and captivating aesthetics in future vehicle models. - **Luxury Car Market:** The appeal of the Concept GLC Coupe to those seeking the best of both worlds in a single vehicle suggests potential growth opportunities in the luxury car market for SUV-coupe hybrids. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Four-Passenger Stealthy SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gv80-coupe.md) - [Stylish Concept Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-cla.md) - [Futuristic Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-xm.md) - [German Plug-In Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-glc.md) - [Lighting-Wrapped Concept Coupes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-coupe.md) - [Wagon-Style Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-allterrain-eclass.md) - [Luxury Utility Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimog.md) - [High-Performance Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-luxury-suv.md) - [Iconic Entirely Electric Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eq-technology-suv.md)