Mercedes-Benz has introduced the GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe in the Indian market at Rs 78.4 lakh (ex-showroom India). AMG is the German automaker’s dedicated performance division and is known for its high-performance cars. The GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe is the third member of the GLC family and the second coupe-styled SUV from the automaker in the country.
Under the head-turning exterior, the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe features the same engine, transmission and 4MATIC four-wheel drive setup as its big brother, the GLE 43 4MATIC Coupe. A 3.0-litre, turbocharged V6 petrol engine, that pumps out 367PS of power and 520Nm of torque, is mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission and power is sent to all four wheels. The oomph is enough to get the SUV to 100kmph from standstill in 4.9 seconds. All in all, it is faster and more powerful than the 220 d 4MATIC and 300 4MATIC derivatives of the GLC.
While it comes with all the creature comforts that Mercedes-Benz has to offer in its GLC lineup, the 43 4MATIC Coupe also has AMG bits and pieces on it. On the outside the SUV flaunts bi-colour 19-inch, 5-twin-spoke AMG alloy wheels, AMG body kit and diamond radiator grille with chrome pins and ‘AMG’ lettering. Inside the cabin, there’s the AMG boot logo in the infotainment display, front door sills with AMG logo, red seat belts and bespoke AMG-branded floor mats.
Being a driver-focused car, it also comes with five different driving modes, namely Eco, Comfort, Sport, Sport Plus and Individual. The first four are finely tuned by Mercedes-Benz itself but the Individual driving mode can be set up to suit one’s driving style. By diving deep inside the car’s settings, the driver can select what kind of response is needed from the steering, engine, transmission and suspension.
At this price, the new AMG entrant faces tough competition from the Audi Q7, BMW X5, Volvo XC90, Porsche Macan and the Jaguar F-Pace.
Source: CarDekho.com
