First Drive: 2026 Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 Remedies Original Sin, Leaves Others
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hna.deAMG is once again offering a series six cylinder in the Mercedes GLC and GLC Coupé. As GLC 53 4Matic+, the SUV with its sporty and emotional sound is designed to attract those customers who had been disappointed by the four-cylinder predecessor.
The four-cylinder GLC has disappointed many AMG traditionalists. With the GLC 53 4Matic+, the swabs bring back more emotion – but also more emissions.
Mercedes-AMG occupies a new six-cylinder position at the GLC. However, this is not the first one within the GLC line. However, there has not yet been a so-called 254 model with Otto-R6. That's cool, but disappointed as well.
6 turbo cylinders with 449 hp, ultra-fast robotic box, 0 to 100 km/h in 4s2, optional limited sliding rear differential with drift mode: this new GLC 53 AMG 4Matic+ is probably one of the most sensational SUVs of the moment. Except that you will have to be fiscally skilful to avoid the €80,000 malus, or simply daddy cake!
First Drive: 2026 Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 remedies original sin, leaves others
Say what you will about the new-gen 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC EV’s full-dash display, there’s no denying that it’s an impressive advancement of the series. The 2026 Mercedes-AMG GLC 53, on the other hand, is not. Rolling out for the new model year in both full-wagoned SUV and raked ‘coupe’ bodystyles, the update fits the AMG GLC with the engine it should’ve had to begin with, a promo-video gimmick, and a trim package.
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