What! No V8? // 2026 Mercedes Benz AMG GLC 63s

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This is a Motormouth couple car review of the new 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63s plug-in high-performance compact SUV. This powerful 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63s SUV uses a plug-in hybrid system with a handcrafted AMG 2L turbocharged 4-cylinder. It has a 150 kW electric motor mounted on the rear axle and a 6.1 kWh performance battery. It’s matched to a 9-speed automatic transmission and has 671 horsepower and 752 lb-ft of torque, standard AWD. 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds and you have to use premium fuel. This 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63s plug-in hybrid system is performance oriented rather than for long distance electric driving. The battery which is 6.1 kWh prioritizes boosting performance, it’s not for fuel efficiency. It’s used to provide short bursts of electric power with the engine doing most of the work. The battery can be charged using a J1772 charging port, through regen braking or with the gas engine. This is a much more complex system than the previous V8 powertrain and obviously Mercedes-Benz did it to develop a more powerful GLC that’s in line with the brands EV future. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63s comes standard with an AMG sport suspension with AMG ride control, active rear wheel steering, ESP dynamic cornering assist, AMG high performance composite braking system, AMG real performance sound, an AMG sport exhaust system, AMG drive unit and race mode. AMG active ride control is available. This 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63s starts at $111,500 CAD/$86,750 USD (MSRP). The 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63s omes with a 3.7 kWh onboard charger and will go from 25-100% in 1.25 hours. It has a J1772 charging port. It can tow almost 4,000 pounds Andrea Instagram https://www.instagram.com/motormouth_andrea/ Zack Instagram https://www.instagram.com/motormouth_auto/