2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S E Performance Revealed With Four-Cylinder Hybrid Power

Mercedes-AMG has taken the covers disconnected the caller GLC63 S E Performance plug-in hybrid show SUV and yes the V8 is nary longer.

The caller range-topping GLC has dropped the much-loved twin-turbo V8 for a high-power 2.0-litre four-cylinder motor combined with plug-in hybrid assistance and Formula One-derived turbocharger technology.

The powerfulness output has risen to 671 hp (500 kW) and the 0 to 100 km/h sprint is present dispatched successful 3.5 seconds. Torque is besides massively up to 1,020 Nm (752 lb-ft) with a ample chunk of that coming from the rear-mounted electrical motor.

The powerfulness boost comes astatine the outgo of weight, arsenic Mercedes-AMG says the caller GLC63 S tips the scales astatine 2310 kg kerb which is astir 200 kg heavier than the outgoing V8 model.

The ocular upgrades are precise evident with AMG-specific features dominating the styling. The unsocial grille with vertical slats is the biggest differentiator, portion larger aerial intakes and much chrome accents litter the beforehand end. There is besides a restyled rear bumper with trapezoidal exhaust tips, a diffuser insert, and a extortion spoiler.

Inside, determination is simply a prime of regular oregon AMG Performance sports seats with Artico synthetic leather-look and microfibre upholstery, oregon nappa leather trim with embossed AMG crests successful the headrests.

Standard is an AMG Performance steering instrumentality wrapped successful nappa leather and microfibre, positive aluminium displacement paddles, rotary thrust mode selectors, AMG sports pedals, AMG level mats, and AMG-branded illuminated doorway sill plates.

A special-edition Edition 1 exemplary is disposable for a constricted clip successful Europe, with achromatic and carbon-fibre exterior trim packages, metallic oregon grey matte exterior paint, an aerodynamics assemblage kit, and yellowish interior accents.

The Mercedes-AMG GLC43 remains the “base” AMG of the group, combining a turbocharged 2.0-litre motor with an integrated starter generator to nutrient 416 hp (310 kW). There’s besides an further 13 hp disposable via the starter generator astatine little speeds.

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