While Mercedes-Benz's star at next week's 2019 New York
International Auto Show will be the redesigned 2020
GLS full-size SUV, the automaker will also show off updated versions of
the small
GLC and GLC
Coupe.
More importantly, the Mercedes-AMG division will show
its high-performance
GLC63 and GLC63
Coupe models, the tuner confirmed on Tuesday.
The Mercedes go-fast division promised the vehicles will
offer even better driving dynamics plus gesture control for the infotainment
system. The latter, which has been upgraded to the latest MBUX system in the
updated GLC range, will feature new AMG-specific functions and displays in the
latest GLC63 models.
Additional design tweaks are a given, such as a slightly
wider grille, redesigned LED headlights, and more.
Aside from the listed changes, the powertrain will most
likely remain the same. A 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 will still likely
pump out 469 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque in the standard model and
503 hp and 516 lb-ft in the hotter S model.
Sometime in the future, AMG should give the tamer
GLC43 models a shot in the arm. Although it won't be in New York, we
expect the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 to be bumped to 385 hp in the latest
GLC43 models, up from 362 hp currently.
The GLC remains a strong seller for the German luxury brand,
which moved 48,643 of them from dealers to driveways in the United States last
year. The success reflects the rather minor changes we'll see, but look for
more information on the updated SUVs when they're revealed on April 17.
source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1122524_amg-to-debut-updated-2020-glc63-at-new-york-auto-show
by Sean Szymkowski
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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