People who think full-size SUVs don’t fit their
needs and would rather get something more compact yet just as stylish, can
easily turn to the likes of Mercedes-Benz and purchase a GLC. But what do you do if you also
want a reasonably-sized crossover that can thrill you and your passengers
whenever you floor the throttle in a straight line? The answer to that question
is of course to go for an AMG derivative, like the 63 or the 63 S, which are
the two most potent versions.
Even though GLC 63 hasn’t even been with us for that
long, Mercedes is already planning ahead, testing a restyled prototype on the
Nurburgring Nordschleife, which allows them to get the car up to speed, while
also gauging its handling and cornering capability. There’s nothing wrong with how
the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 looks right now, whether it be the regular model or the
Coupe version. It’s a muscular crossover with an aggressively-styled front end,
plus a conservative yet beefy rear.
The
restyled GLC 63 will get slightly smaller headlights and new taillight
graphics, something we knew to anticipate ever since we saw this facelifted GLC
prototype back in April. That one however didn’t have production taillights on
– at least not these new ones with the square graphics.
The GLC 63 version will also
gain a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster inside, a new three-spoke steering
wheel, an upgraded head-up display and a new 10.25-inch infotainment system
screen with a new interface, plus the touchpad controller with haptic feedback. Also upgraded will be its range
of safety and driver-assistance systems, which is always a must.
As for engines, we’re not sure what Mercedes is
planning in that department, but since the current GLC 63 S flagship already
puts down a whooping 510 PS and 700 Nm, it’s possible that
overall performance will remain the same. Of course, if Mercedes-AMG feel like
adding a little more horsepower, we would not mind one bit. Mercedes should
launch the updated AMG-powered GLC 63 by the end of next year as a 2020 model.
Cr : Carscoops
