2022 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S SUV Finally Arrives In The US

Mercedes is finally adding the AMG GLC 63 S SUV to its US lineup, following years of offering it exclusively with the SUV Coupe bodystyle.

Mercedes-Benz USA says that the reason behind offering the 2022 AMG GLC 63 S SUV in the country was to meet demand from customers. Deliveries will commence in the fourth quarter of 2021.

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The 2022 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S is powered by a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 producing 503 HP and 516 lb-ft of torque. The unit is paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission and a permanent all-wheel-drive system, catapulting the GLC 63 S to 60 mph (96 km/h) from a standstill in just 3.6 seconds. Flat out it’ll do an electronically limited 174 mph (280 km/h).

Standard equipment for the 2022 AMG GLC 63 S includes the AMG-tuned air suspension with adaptive dampers, an electronically controlled differential lock, dynamic engine mounts, 20-inch alloy wheels, AMG’s Performance exhaust system with an adjustable flap, LED headlights and taillights, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and the company’s MBUX infotainment system with AMG-specific functions.

US customers will get to choose between a range of optional technical and design features, such as the AMG Aerodynamics Package, the Exterior Carbon Fiber Package, AMG Performance Seats, AMG Night Package, and  AMG Performance Studio Package with extended additional high-gloss black elements, among others.

The AMG lineup of the 2022 Mercedes GLC SUV will also include the less powerful, 469 HP 63 version, as well as the 385 HP six-cylinder AMG GLC 43. Pricing details will be released in the next few months.