Did you know that the range-topping Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 holds a lap record at the fearsome Nürburgring? It lapped the 20.8km stretch of tarmac in 7 minutes and 49.369 seconds to become the fastest production SUV at “Green Hell”. However, that record was bagged by the pre-facelift model. Now, we have a refreshed range. Say hello to the cosmetically enhanced Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 range.
Let’s dive straight into the changes. The go-fast GLC features new headlamps and taillamps, more aggressive-looking front and rear bumpers, a more in-your-face grille design, more prominent wheel arches, new but optional 21-inch light-alloy wheels, new 90mm twin tailpipe trims in a trapezoidal design and a new paint option – graphite grey metallic.
Inside the cabin, the refreshed Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 range benefits from the MBUX infotainment system which is tweaked with AMG-specific functions and displays, new AMG-spec multi-function steering wheel and new upholstery finished in magma grey/black with yellow contrasting stitching. If that’s not enough for you, there are carbon fibre inserts on the centre console, sports bucket seats and optional gesture control system for the infotainment system.
The fire-power comes with the same 4.0-litre, twin-turbo V8 which in the GLC 63 produces 476PS/650Nm and, in the GLC 63 S, pumps out 510PS/700Nm. In the former tune, the SUV and its Coupé version can hit 100kmph from a standstill in 4 seconds whereas the latter one will shave-off 0.2 seconds. If you opt for the entry-level GLC 63, the top speed is electronically limited to 250kmph. However, that can be raised to 270kmph with the AMG Driver’s package. The range-topping S variants, which can sail up to 280kmph at full stretch, get the aforementioned performance-enhancing package as standard.
No matter which variant you choose, the engine will come mated to an AMG-spec, 9-speed automatic transmission which feeds the oomph to all four wheels. All Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 models get a new ‘slippery’ drive mode which, as the name suggests, has been devised to handle wet or damp conditions more effectively. Also standard on all models is the electronically-controlled locking differential. Lastly, the suspension has also been fiddled with to offer up to four different settings for varied driving dynamics.
Mercedes-Benz will inevitably introduce the refreshed GLC range in India, including an AMG-spec model as well. In all likelihood, the latter will come in the Coupé form only.
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