After teasing us with multiple prototypes of the
facelifted E63 in sedan form, Mercedes-AMG have now begun testing the Estate
version too. Unlike before, we can also see the E63 wearing its production-ready
Panamericana grille, which was “conveniently” left off previous prototypes.
Also visible, though under wraps, is what appears to be a new front bumper,
seemingly more angular than before.
At the rear, it’s hard to tell if the taillights are
shaped any differently, but odds are new graphics are a given. What’s
definitely new is the bottom part of the rear bumper, where the chrome insert
is now positioned above the quad exhaust tips, instead of underneath and
in-between.
Even though no interior shots were obtained, we know
that the facelifted E-Class will come with a new steering wheel and an updated
center stack (new touchpad and latest version of the MBUX system).
Power is expected to come from the same
twin-turbocharged V8 unit as before, with two available outputs. However, we
wouldn’t be surprised if Mercedes-AMG boffins find a way to extract a little
extra muscle than what we currently get in the E63 and E63 S, specifically 563
HP in the former and 603 HP for the latter.
Straight line performance probably won’t change all
that much and that’s perfectly fine, seen as how you can already hit 60 mph in
just under 3.5 seconds in a 2019 E63 S Estate. Like its four-door sibling, the
Mercedes-AMG E63 wagon will probably be unveiled sometime after the regular
updated E-Class, meaning it could happen in early 2020 rather than late 2019.
