The 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 is currently in the
development phase and, based on these spy shots, it should be more
aggressive-looking than ever. Obviously, the AMG model will be more aggressive detailed than
regular GLS, receiving a bespoke, six-corner ‘Panamericana’ grille featuring
chrome vertical slats overlaid on top a newly designed insert and a beefier,
sculpted bumper on the front.
The side of this prototype is bathed in camouflage
but we are at least offered a view of sporty, five-spoke black wheels sitting
over a set of beefed-up brakes. At the rear, the prototype includes a small
spoiler stretching off the roof as well as quad tailpipes, which is typical of
an AMG model.
The outgoing GLS 63 is fitted with a twin-turbo
5.5-liter V8 pumping out 577 HP. However, it seems likely that the new model
will ditch this aunit in favor of AMG’s latest 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8. Despite
the reduction in capacity, the new GLS 63 will at least match, but most likely
exceed, the power of the current model and at the same time use slightly less
fuel.
The cabin of the 2020 GLS 63, as well as the rest of
the latest-generation GLS range, has been updated with a host of new features.
For starters, the automaker’s MBUX infotainment system comes as standard with
two large 12.3-inch screens and available full-color Head‑up Display. It also gets a number of semi-autonomous driving systems
already featured in the E-Class and S-Class.
Although we have no official timetable just yet, we
expect Mercedes to unveil the 2020 GLS 63 within the year, possibly as early as
this summer, with a world premiere to likely happen in Frankfurt in September.
