2023 Mercedes GLC43
Show The upcoming model sports a bigger grille, proper exhaust pipes and a diffuser. This performance SUV will be the latest victim of engine downsizing. Here’s a scoop fresh from Germany. We’ve got some exclusive spy shots of the upcoming Mercedes-AMG GLC43. A prototype of the SUV was recently spotted during a test run. Overview We all know that the industry as a whole is undergoing a paradigm shift right now with the EV revolution well underway. Downsizing seems to be an ongoing trend and this is something that hasn’t escaped big-time performance brands like AMG either. It's especially true for Europe, which has pledged to ban combustion-engined vehicles from 2035. The 2023 GLC 43 AMG
The latest model to fall prey to this ongoing trend of engine downsizing will be the Mercedes AMG GLC43. By looking at the spy shots, what’s almost immediately obvious is that the footprint of the next GLC remains more or less the same when compared to the current model. You’ll find a larger grille and a proper set of pipes at the rear, which is no bad thing in my opinion. Overall, expect revised exterior styling, new lighting elements, and the latest generation of MBUX to be part of the refresh. These are features that one obviously expects on a facelift model. However, the big change will take place under the hood. The upcoming mid-size performance SUV from Affalterbach will most likely feature a smaller 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, instead of the V-6 and V-8's offered on the current range of GLC AMGs, which produce anywhere between 385 horsepower and 503 horsepower on the GLC63 S.
This is the legendary M139 unit that made headlines back in 2019 when it debuted on the A45 AMG, for being the most powerful 2.0-liter engine ever made. Expect it to produce anywhere in the region of 400 horsepower. This is the same engine that you’ll find in the upcoming C43 or C53 AMG, whatever Mercedes decides to call it, and the GLC 63e Hybrid variant of the GLC. Conclusion Sedans might be a dying breed, but performance SUVs are now more popular than ever before and Mercedes-AMG certainly wants to ride this wave until it lasts. The current GLC43 AMG starts at $63,000, so expect the next model to be positioned similarly. While the brand’s CEO Philipp Schiemer, has pledged that AMG will continue to develop engines for another decade, what is inevitable is the fact that Daimler as a brand will begin to shift its focus on the EQ brand. Picture credit: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien The following review is for a 2022 Model Year. There may be minor changes to current model you are looking at. IntroductionThe 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC tempts with its svelte style, its relaxed demeanor, and its massive array of available features. Additional minor updates for 2022 include newly standard high-beam headlights, rear USB ports, and the 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster which has been added to the GLC43. The lineup consists of GLC and GLC Coupe, the latter of which costs a bit more and has less luggage room but tempts with its daring roofline. GLC300 versions use a 2.0-liter turbo-4 rated at 255 horsepower. The AMG-massaged GLC43 swaps in a stiffer suspension, tweaked steering, and a host of other changes-oh, and a 385-hp twin-turbo V-6. If you know, you know. The all-wheel-drive GLC300 4Matic rates 21 mpg city, 28 highway, 24 combined. With base rear-wheel drive, the GLC300 garners essentially the same EPA ratings of 22/27/24 mpg; Coupes with all-wheel drive check in at 21/27/23 mpg. With optional LED headlights, the GLC lineup rates a Top Safety Pick from the IIHS. Federal testers grand this SUV a five-star overall rating for its crashworthiness. Standard fare includes automatic emergency braking, active park assist, and blind-spot monitors. Options consist of a package with adaptive cruise control and active lane control with lane-change assist; a surround-view camera system; and a head-up display. LineupThe GLC range starts around $45,000 for a well-equipped base model with 18-inch alloy wheels, a hands-free power tailgate, power-adjustable and heated front seats, synthetic leather trim, and a 10.3-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. All-wheel drive ups the ante by another $2,000. Mercedes offers a host of options on the GLC; shoppers can add adaptive cruise control, a big moonroof, adaptive headlights, cooled front seats, heated rear seats, and premium audio, plus real leather upholstery and various trim options. AMG and Night trim packages add fresh styling bits but don't alter the GLC's basic personality. The GLC43 gets the full AMG treatment with plenty of power matched to 20-inch wheels, an AMG-tuned suspension, and a digital instrument cluster for $61,000 or so to start, though options can push a loaded-up one well above that level. WalkaroundSensible but stylish, the Mercedes GLC is a good-looking small crossover SUV. It's curvy and flamboyant, but not over-the-top even with all the bits AMG can throw at it. Even base GLCs look dressy enough thanks to intricate grille detailing, delicate use of brightwork, and big 18-inch wheels. The Night and AMG packages add more expressive flair without going too far. InteriorThe GLC wears less-restrained lines inside, though many models will be outfitted in conservative black and tan hues. The wide touchscreen chucked high on the dash is surrounded by glamorous bands of wood and metallic trim, plus toggle switches and control knobs. AMG versions push things a bit farther with their available carbon fiber, red seat belts, and contrasting stitching, though buyers can luxe or sport things up as their hearts-and wallets-prefer. Front-seat passengers get multi-adjustable thrones with standard heating good enough for all-day comfort even without adding optional cooling and real leather. The rear seat is good enough for two and acceptable for three, with terrific leg room and ample head space augmented by wide door openings for a small crossover SUV. GLC Coupes differ here with less head room and tighter door apertures, so they're not the best choice for families on the go. Long-roof models offer up 20 cubic feet of cargo space with the second row upright, which expands to nearly 60 cubes with the rear backrest flopped down. Coupes aren't as spacious with 17.7 and 49.4 cubic feet, respectively. Driving ImpressionNo matter what's under the hood, the GLC impresses with a supple ride and communicative steering. If not for its high seating position, it could almost be a wagon. That's no surprise since the GLC is a close relative to the downright divine Mercedes C-Class. The base 255-hp turbo-4 delivers ample grunt and works brilliantly with the column-shifted 8-speed automatic transmission. Step up to the GLC43 and you'll rocket past most other cars on your way to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, about a click and a half faster than the GLC300. Splitting the difference is the AMG Line package offered on the GLC300, which adds uprated brakes and bigger wheels, though there's not a rough rider in the bunch. Standard rear-wheel drive on the GLC300 can be swapped for winter-ready all-wheel drive. AMG GLC43 models deliver power to each corner no matter what, and they wear summer tires by default. Shop accordingly, snowbirds. SummarySprightly and stylish, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC is a world-beating small crossover SUV worthy of its three-pointed star. -by Andrew Ganz, with driving impressions from The Car Connection. How much will the 2023 GLC cost?2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC Pricing
We expect pricing for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class to start at about $44,000. That's similar to this SUV's chief rivals like the BMW X3 and Audi Q5, which both go up to around $57,000.
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Is the GLC 43 a real AMG?Mercedes-AMG juiced up the standard GLC-class to create the 2021 GLC43 and GLC63 performance SUVs, and the results speak for themselves. Unlike the Benz model, available only with a turbocharged four-cylinder, the AMG athletes come with either a 385-hp twin-turbocharged V-6 (GLC43) or a 469-hp twin-turbo V-8 (GLC63).
Is the GLC 43 a good car?The GLC 43 is a superb motorway cruiser, with the slick gearbox and torquey engine meaning it's easy to overtake when you need to. It's quiet inside at speed, and while there's some road noise from the big tyres, wind noise is hushed.
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