Mercedes-AMG GLC63

Well, it had to happened. After getting a taste of how Mercedes-AMG does with the GLC43 which turns your auntie's crossover into a different kind of animal, here comes the ultimate GLC ever made for those who think they had enough with any kind of GLC and go with something two times the spiciness. Welcome everyone to the Mercedes-AMG GLC63.

2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC63

2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 Coupe

Available in normal and Coupe variants, the GLC63 is the result of what happens when you send the one that was used to be your auntie's crossover into the gym and then inject it with anabolics to make it more beefed up for work outs. This crossover sure wants to feel the burn but whichever body style you choose; from the normal GLC63 to the GLC63 Coupe, it's going to mean something for the brave and the tough. To help differentiate it from the mild and tangy GLC43, the 63 features the new signature Panamericana grille as seen from the GT R and while it looks downright scary, this new grille will be applied in future AMG models so expect the fear factor on the front that scares the motorists more than the rear view of the Ford Mustang.

On the interior, its typical AMG-themed interior really smells like the footballers' locker room post-game. The paneling on the dashboard is themed after carbon fiber, the instrumental panel has a lap timer that sounds pointless on an SUV, the steering wheel is as squishy as a stress toy at the office, and the sports seats are as fun to touch as a pair of Adidas.

The GLC63 comes with two different specs; one is the base variant with 476HP of power unleashed from its 4.0L V8 BiTurbo engine from the AMG GT sportscar and the other one is the most exciting part. This S variant uses the same 4.0L V8 BiTurbo engine as before but with 510HP of power and 700Nm of torque unleashed while mated to an AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed sport transmission. With the specifically-made AMG Performance 4MATIC+, it goes like an ice cream missile with the 0-100kph time of 3.8 seconds and a top speed normally limited to 250kph, 280 km/h if you go for the optional AMG Driver's Package.

Apart from that performance, what makes the AMG Performance 4MATIC+ so special to crossovers like these is it comes with the fully variable torque distribution that can make them behave like two cars at the same time. 

It can either be four-wheel drive or even rear-wheel drive which reminds us of the Ford Focus RS in so many levels and armed with the AMG Sports Suspension and Electrical Rear-Axle LSD, you'll have plenty of reasons to enjoy it but don't get to excited just yet because even with this kind of witchcraft, you drivers need to take some calisthenics before getting behind the wheel because the driving experience with this crossover is about as hot as the Korean hot noodles you bought to the store. If your arms are up for the challenge, so be it. Hope you got your painkillers ready when the inevitable comes.

Should you buy it? The Mercedes-AMG GLC63 starts at 82,705 Euros for the normal one and 86,335 euros for the GLC63 Coupe so they're more expensive than any other crossover in the market but those who are brave enough to tame these wild crossovers, these crossovers are here for those looking for a challenge and with such dynamics, no doubt they're behaving like a Focus RS in every possible way and while they're very loud to see and hear on public roads, the fun factor on the open road and on a hot lap will keep these serious drivers occupied until the dynamics will break one of their arms off so if you value your arms, better be off with the normal GLC for the time being.

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