2016-03-26 04:06:05

NY, meet the 362-hp GLC43 from Mercedes-AMG

The GLC43 will go on sale in 2016. It looks very familiar, however is distinguished with a sporty front fascia.
It features a chrome splitter and a diamond radiator enclosure. There are a 4-tailpipe sports exhaust set-up, black mirror caps and 20-inch AMG alloys with two-tone finish.

Changes inside the cabin are not major. Customers will see sports seats, a multifunction sports helm and an AMG instrument cluster featuring a checkered flag scheme.

You will find a 3.0-litre biturbo six-cylinder motor in the car. It is able to generate 362 hp and torque of 384 pound-feet. The engine is joined to a 9-speed automatic gear-box which allows the vehicle to sprint from 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds. The model’s electronically-limited top speed stands at 155 mph.

The crossover also gained a high performance braking set-up, an AMG Ride Control sport suspension and a sport-tuned steering set-up. The vehicle under consideration benefits from an AMG Dynamic Select set-up. It is able to modify the response of the engine, helm and gearbox.