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Mercedes-AMG GLC63 promises performance with SUV practicality

Mercedes AMG GLC SUV and Coupe
Mercedes-AMG GLC63 SUV and Coupe

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18 April 2017

Mercedes-AMG GLC63

  • Available in SUV and Coupe variants
  • 4.0-litre V8 BiTurbo engine with 470bhp or 510bhp
  • Distinctive AMG styling
  • Well equipped, quality interior
  • On sale from 16 June

WITH the new Mercedes-AMG GLC63 SUV and Coupe the German premium car maker has once again demonstrated that no car is too sensible to avoid being on the receiving end of the AMG treatment.

The taller GLC63 is a mid-size performance SUV aimed squarely at the same market as the popular Porsche Macan. It is fitted with the same 4.0-litre, V8 BiTurbo engine as the AMG GT, albeit with a few tweaks, that produces 470bhp in basic form and 510bhp in the S-version.

There are no confirmed figures as yet but the GLC63 is rumoured to be capable of reaching 60mph in around 4 seconds and is electronically limited to the traditional 155mph. With a 9-speed Multi-clutch automatic transmission, 4MATIC+ variable all-wheel drive, Dynamic Select adaptive suspension system, and massive brakes, the new AMG GLC63 is essentially a performance car in practical SUV form.

Mercedes-AMG GLC63
The Mercedes-AMG GLC63 SUV

When it goes on sale in June, the GLC63 will be available in both SUV and Coupe variants. It’s likely the SUV will provide a feeling of more interior space due to the higher roof line while the Coupe boasts better looks. That being said, the SUV isn’t ugly and neither are going to leave you wishing you’d chosen something bigger.

The GLC63 shares the same Panamericana grille previously reserved for the AMG GT family, and the wide sills and arches, muscular rear end, and dual chrome-plated twin exhausts give the new car significant road presence. Choosing between the SUV and Coupe versions is likely to be a matter of personal taste but Mercedes-AMG has done an excellent job in ensuring both look fantastic.

The interior is trimmed with leather and aluminium and the contrasting stitching adds a touch of elegance. The sculpted sports seats will also ensure comfort regardless of driving style. The cockpit has been specifically designed with driving in mind so it’s well-laid out and the equipment level is suitably luxurious for a high-end AMG.

Mercedes-AMG hasn’t confirmed the prices yet but expect them to start around £55k. Likewise with emissions figures, there’s nothing official but depending on which engine variant you choose the number is likely to be somewhere between 200g/km and 240g/km. It’s definitely at the higher end in terms of cost and emissions, which will affect BIK tax rates, but you do get an awful lot of car in return.

Mercedes-AMG GLC63
The cockpit of the Mercedes-AMG GLC63 Coupe

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