The Mercedes-AMG GLC63 SUV and its sportier-profile 鈥渃oupe鈥?SUV sibling have light updates for 2020, which Mercedes will debut at the 2019 New York International Auto Show. By light updates, we mean just that: Two of the most notable exterior updates involve new headlights and taillights. Other updates include newly optional lightweight 21-inch wheels, new trapezoidal exhaust openings and a new Graphite Grey Metallic paint color. That鈥檚 it for updates outside the two high-performance SUVs, which slot above lesser GLC variants in Mercedes鈥?lineup. Inside, Mercedes鈥?technological evolution catches up to the GLC63 variants, as the Mercedes-Benz User Experience is now available in the GLC63 and higher-performance GLC63 S (the latter available only as the coupe variant). MBUX follows voice commands and also responds to gestures, and the version in these vehicles features AMG-specific displays. Virtual gauges measure 12.3 inches, while the center displays can measure 10.25 inches. The latter is considerably larger than the 2019 GLC鈥檚 center display (7 inches standard, 8.4 inches optional). Also available is the AMG Track Pace system, which has a number of features designed to improve a track-day experience with more information for the driver. Its utility in a compact SUV that will likely seldom see a track is a debate we don鈥檛 feel like having, but no doubt some buyers will add it just for kicks. Cars.com鈥檚 Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com鈥檚 long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don鈥檛 accept gifts or free trips from automakers. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com鈥檚 advertising, sales and sponsored content departments.

The Mercedes-AMG GLC63 SUV and its sportier-profile 鈥渃oupe鈥?SUV sibling have light updates for 2020, which Mercedes will debut at the 2019 New York International Auto Show. By light updates, we mean just that: Two of the most notable exterior updates involve new headlights and taillights. Other updates include newly optional lightweight 21-inch wheels, new trapezoidal exhaust openings and a new Graphite Grey Metallic paint color. That鈥檚 it for updates outside the two high-performance SUVs, which slot above lesser GLC variants in Mercedes鈥?lineup. Inside, Mercedes鈥?technological evolution catches up to the GLC63 variants, as the Mercedes-Benz User Experience is now available in the GLC63 and higher-performance GLC63 S (the latter available only as the coupe variant). MBUX follows voice commands and also responds to gestures, and the version in these vehicles features AMG-specific displays. Virtual gauges measure 12.3 inches, while the center displays can measure 10.25 inches. The latter is considerably larger than the 2019 GLC鈥檚 center display (7 inches standard, 8.4 inches optional). Also available is the AMG Track Pace system, which has a number of features designed to improve a track-day experience with more information for the driver. Its utility in a compact SUV that will likely seldom see a track is a debate we don鈥檛 feel like having, but no doubt some buyers will add it just for kicks. Cars.com鈥檚 Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com鈥檚 long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don鈥檛 accept gifts or free trips from automakers. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com鈥檚 advertising, sales and sponsored content departments.

Smoke and spouting flames heralded the public arrival of the new Mercedes-Benz G-Class onstage at Detroit鈥檚 historic Michigan Theater on the eve of the North American International Auto Show. A significantly redesigned interior improves upon the quality and aesthetics, with features such as air vents that echo the shape of the SUV鈥檚 headlamps. As with the previously updated S-Class and E-Class models, the G-Class also adopts the dual widescreen display setup鈥攐ne in front of the driver, and the other for the central display. The larger exterior dimensions also translate to more leg, shoulder, and elbow room in the front and rear seats. The Mercedes-Benz G550, a comely climber. With a history that dates back nearly 40 years, the G-Wagen may have evolved into an iconic status symbol, but its driving dynamics have never been graceful鈥攁n unfortunate drawback to all body-on-frame SUVs. That should improve, however, with a new chassis that鈥檚 375 pounds lighter and 55 percent stiffer, co-developed for the first time with the company鈥檚 high-performance AMG division. Handling and performance is aided by a new independent front wheel suspension, three 100-percent differential locks, and optional adaptive damping. Those precious few who take their G-Class off road will find a higher ground clearance of 9.5 inches and an increased wading depth of nearly 30 inches. A new G-Mode adds off-road capability that鈥檚 independent of Mercedes-Benz鈥檚 familiar Comfort, Sport, Eco, and Individual driving modes. The first model to debut will be the G550, powered by a 4-liter V-8 engine good for 416 hp and 450 ft lbs of torque, kicking in as early as 2,000 rpm. A new 9-speed automatic transmission has been tuned鈥攙ia software鈥攖o shift faster and increase fuel efficiency. The new G-Class is expected to arrive in the U.S.

Mercedes-Benz is expecting sales of the G-Class to increase thanks to the newly redesigned model. Speaking with Automotive News, Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Dietmar Exler said that the model's high-performance AMG variants should help spur this sales growth. Exler also revealed that the automaker's product developers may expand the G-Class past its core models and are looking at special edition variants. Sales of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class are expected to start in the fall of this year with the G550 arriving first. There will be a slight increase in price, according to Exler, but he didn't specify how much. A 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 carries over on the 2019 G550. AMG variants are expected to follow soon after the G550, and according to Ian James, the marketing manager for the G-Class lineup, the high-performance models aren't that far away. According to James, AMG models will be part of the 2019 model year. One is expected to debut in Geneva. It's likely that the G63 instead of the G65 will head to the 2018 Geneva auto show. Exler said that the arrival of the 2019 G-Class might make 2018 another year of sales increases. He also told Automotive News that a significant rise in sales is likely for 2019 since it will have been in the lineup for a full year. AMG models make up the bulk of G-Class sales in the U.S. For 2017, Mercedes-Benz sold 4,188 examples, an increase of 6 percent from the previous year.

Have your eye on a brand new Mercedes-Benz G550 4x4虏? Take action soon because the German luxury brand announced production will cease at the end of October. The rugged G550 4x4虏 made a splash with its serious off-road credentials, which begins with a ride height that exceeds 17 inches off the ground. The off-road cred extends to a permanent all-wheel-drive system, a reduction transfer case, three differential locks, and portal axles. The portal axles are quite different from traditional axles since the wheels are not at the height of the axle center. Instead, they are much lower to make room for the portal transmission, and they help give the G550 4x4虏 its incredibly tall ride height. Dual springs tuned for a high rate of travel help ensure the SUV handles any terrain thrown at it. Power comes from the same twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 found in the regular G550. It produces 422 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque. A 7-speed automatic transmission handles shifting duties and sends power to the AWD system that boasts 50:50 torque distribution between the axles. It's unclear if the next-generation 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class will ever spawn a similar off-road beast, so we'd advise placing an order before it's too late. 225,925 the G550 4x4虏 commands. The 2019 G-Class will represent the nameplate's first full redesign ever, but spy shots indicate it'll stick to the body style so many fans have come to know and love.