Mercedes-AMG's
GLC63 didn't receive any extra power after undergoing an update for
2020, but that isn't the case for its little brother, the GLC43, which was
revealed in updated form on Wednesday.
The 2020 GLC43, available as a regular two-box SUV or a
sharper-looking coupe-like offering, lands in dealerships in late 2019 and
brings several key updates, including a 23-horsepower power bump.
While AMG has started replacing its V-6 with a new inline-6
in some models, the GLC43 sticks with the former. The 3.0-liter
twin-turbocharged mill now spits out 385 hp, with the extra urge made possible
via larger turbochargers and a retuned ECU. Owners can expect a 0-60 mph time
of 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 130 mph with all-season tires and 155 mph
with summer performance tires.
The engine is mated to a 9-speed automatic and
all-wheel-drive system as standard. The latter features a 31:69 split to
provide the rear-biased handling we all love. To further aid the ride and
handling, AMG fits its own version of Mercedes' speed-sensitive power steering
and an air suspension with adaptive damping.
You'd have to be a die-hard AMG fan to recognize the visual
tweaks made to the updated GLC43, the previous version of which was
only introduced for 2017. The grille is slightly wider and features AMG's
signature vertical-slat design. The lower front fascia also sports a larger,
more aggressive intake design. New lights at both ends also reflect the changes
made to the entire
GLC range for 2020.
Inside, the updated GLC43 features a new steering wheel and
the latest version of Mercedes' infotainment system, known as MBUX. The latest
version can be controlled via a touchpad, touch-sensitive buttons on the
steering wheel, natural-speak voice activation, and a new gesture control
system. The latter is an available feature known as the MBUX Interior
Assistant. It uses a camera that identifies certain hand movements as the
driver or front passenger reaches for the central touchscreen display.
Pricing information for the 2020 GLC43 and GLC43 Coupe will
be announced closer to the market launch later this year, but the outgoing
model started at about $56,000.
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.
by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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