New glc 63 amg 2023
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Oct 18, 2021 at 10:50am ET Show
Mercedes is readying the next-generation GLC, which includes the hotter AMG variant, too. It’s been conspicuously absent out in public until now. A new batch of spy shots from near the Nurburgring captured the high-performance crossover out testing. It wears a full-body camouflage wrap like the regular GLCs we’ve seen, though the camo can’t hide AMG’s trademark styling touches that reveal the model’s performance attributes. AMG’s Panamericana grille is front and center, but it’s just one of several noticeable AMG features that are visible. At the rear, the performances brand’s trademark quad-exit exhaust sits tucked under a camouflage rear bumper. Non-AMG GLCs have a black-plastic rear bumper. The AMG GLC also sports a lowered ride height, which only helps to emphasize the bigger wheels and brakes. The wider side sills are also visible, camouflage or not. Gallery: 2023 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 Spy PhotosThe next-gen GLC will share its underpinnings with the latest C-Class, which means the two AMG variants will likely share their powertrains. The next C63 AMG, a plug-in hybrid, will use the company’s M139 turbocharged 2.0-liter paired to a potent electric motor. The car’s combined output would be 643 horsepower (480 kilowatts), which should also find its way into the AMG GLC. The current-generation GLC sports a twin-turbocharged V8 that makes just 469 hp (349 kW). Check Out The Other GLC Spy Shots: The next-generation Mercedes-Benz GLC should debut, though it’s unclear if the hotter AMG variant will break cover at the same time. The AMG GLC could debut later, which is often the case with the company’s performance models. If that’s what Mercedes plans to do, then we don’t expect the automaker to reveal the performance model until late next year for the 2023 model year. We’ll get a good look at the car’s design and interior when Mercedes introduces the regular GLC models in the coming months, previewing the AMG variant. Source: CarPix
Mercedes-AMG is out and about testing its upcoming plug-in hybrid GLC flagship. The upcoming GLC 63 has been snapped testing, ahead of a likely reveal late in 2022 or early in 2023. Up front, it doesn’t mess too much with the formula laid down by its predecessor. There’s a Panamericana grille with prominent vertical strakes, swollen bumpers with broad air intakes, and a more prominent splitter than the standard GLC. The car rides on big wheels with a very similar design to those of the current GLC 63, while the camouflaged sills are wider and more aggressive than the standard units. Also new on the prototype are the rear bumper and rear spoiler, along with the traditional AMG quad exhaust tips. This time around though, those quad tips aren’t at the end of a turbocharged V8 powertrain. Like the C63 sedan and wagon, the GLC 63 will feature a plug-in hybrid powertrain in place of the current petrol setup. Mercedes-AMG has re-engineered the 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine from the A45 for longitudinal applications. It features in the C43, combined with a mild-hybrid system, and will form the base of the C63 and GLC 63’s more powerful plug-in setup. From a base of 330kW of power, the fettled M139 engine can be combined with an electric motor developing up to 150kW and 320Nm of torque, though combined power and torque figures have yet to be released. The current GLC 63 S produces 375kW and 700Nm. The regular 2023 GLC range has already been revealed ahead of the AMG line-up. The first Australian arrivals of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC are expected in the first half of 2023. More details about the local range, including pricing and engine line-up, will be revealed closer to its launch. With the new C-Class not being offered in wagon or All-Terrain crossover forms in Australia, the GLC will be required to plug this gap, and build on the car’s success against the BMW X3 and Audi Q5. MORE: Everything Mercedes-AMG GLC
The compact performance SUV from Mercedes-Benz AMG continues testing according to new spy shots from our sister site, TopSpeed.
Earlier this month, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the latest generation of its one of its best-selling models – the GLC SUV. The next-gen 2023 GLC represents a big improvement over its predecessor in several ways, making it an enticing offering from the German premium carmaker. Just as the previous-generation GLC had an AMG GLC 63 version, the next-gen SUV will also have its own and HotCars’ sister publication TopSpeed managed to get some spy shots. Next-Gen GLC Exterior With AMG Elements The 2023 Mercedes GLC is a major step over its predecessor, both on the exterior and in the interior. With that in mind, the AMG GLC 63 should retain most of its looks. TopSpeed spied the AMG GLC 63 with some camouflage covering various sections and the remaining elements blacked out. As spied, the AMG GLC 63 does retain several features distinct to the GLC. This includes the shape of its headlights and the taillights as well as a beefier and more muscular body. Spy shots from TopSpeed reveal the AMG GLC 63 featuring the typical AMG styling. These include AMG elements such as massive Panamericana grille, wider lower intake grille, and stylish side vents. It seemed to ride a set of 20-inch, 20-spoke alloy wheels. Other differences from the GLC include a roof spoiler, an aggressive rear bumper, and the quad-exhaust tips. Electrifying Power On The Horizon
When previous AMG GLC 63 arrived, it did so with a bang. Its monstrous twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 engine can deliver 469 hp of max output and 479 lb-ft of peak torque. It's monstrous enough to send the previous AMG GLC 63 sprinting from 0 to 60 mph in mid-3 seconds. Nevertheless, the next-gen GLC changes the power game. Mercedes has so far confirmed that its new GLC will feature electrification of some sort, either as a mild hybrid or a plug-in hybrid SUV. With electrification on the horizon for the GLC, the same system should also penetrate AMG’s more powerful offerings. The AMG GLC 63 should feature a potent electrified engine although it is unknown the level of electrification it would bring to the high-performance game. Modern Interior With AMG Steering And Bucket Seats
TopSpeed also managed to spy the interior of the AMG GLC 63. Just like the GLC, the AMG GLC 63 comes with a modern-looking dashboard with an 11.9-inch infotainment central display and a 12.3-inch multi-information display in front of the driver. Of course, there’s the flat-bottomed AMG steering wheel and the AMG bucket seats. As the release date gets closer, Mercedes will reveal more concrete information. Source: TopSpeed Is Mercedes coming out with a new GLC?And few SUVs deliver like the GLC, one of the top-selling Mercedes-Benz vehicles. For 2023, we launch an all-new version, with striking new looks inside and out, an electrified engine, ingenious new technologies, and features that make driving more enjoyable than ever.
Will 2022 Mercedes GLC be redesigned?A new interior will bring the GLC up to date with the latest range of Mercedes vehicles, and includes the latest MBUX infotainment and touch controls. A fingerprint scanner lets you keep your preferred settings stored by the car by setting up a personal profile.
Did Mercedes discontinue GLC 63?The only models not affected and that will be available with a V-8 engine for 2022 in the U.S. are the S-Class and Maybach S-Class. This means there are no 2022 AMG C 63 or 63 S, AMG E 63 S, AMG GT, AMG GLC 63, AMG GLE 63, GLS 580, AMG GLS 63, Maybach GLS 600, and G-Class SUV.
When can I buy GLC 2022?The new GLC will be available only as a hybrid, and we can expect to see it in our showrooms in autumn 2022.
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