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The first M-Class combined trucklike construction -- a body on a
ladder-type frame -- with that sophisticated suspension. But later
competitors, including the Lexus RX300, took things a step further,
retaining the independent suspension but using a one-piece unibody that
further improved ride and handling. The new M-Class makes this leap,
too, with a rigid unibody nearly 6 inches longer and 3 inches wider;
the wheelbase was stretched almost 4 inches. The old M-Class, with its
upright design and unsexy tailgate, looked like a minivan from some
angles. Thankfully, the new design is sleeker and a bit aggressive,
with a wedge shape more in tune with the styling of Mercedes-Benz
sedans and coupes. I tested the six-cylinder ML350, and also drove the
ML500 with a V-8 engine. In each case, the unibody construction made
the M-Class feel wonderfully solid, with none of the quivers and shakes
that often afflict body-on-frame trucks. With the redesigned
independent suspensions, handling is agile for a vehicle so large and
heavy. While the body leans if you force it hard into a turn, the
motions remain well controlled, giving the driver a sense of calm and
confidence.
The first M-Class combined trucklike construction -- a body on a
ladder-type frame -- with that sophisticated suspension. But later
competitors, including the Lexus RX300, took things a step further,
retaining the independent suspension but using a one-piece unibody that
further improved ride and handling. The new M-Class makes this leap,
too, with a rigid unibody nearly 6 inches longer and 3 inches wider;
the wheelbase was stretched almost 4 inches. The old M-Class, with its
upright design and unsexy tailgate, looked like a minivan from some
angles. Thankfully, the new design is sleeker and a bit aggressive,
with a wedge shape more in tune with the styling of Mercedes-Benz
sedans and coupes. I tested the six-cylinder ML350, and also drove the
ML500 with a V-8 engine. In each case, the unibody construction made
the M-Class feel wonderfully solid, with none of the quivers and shakes
that often afflict body-on-frame trucks. With the redesigned
independent suspensions, handling is agile for a vehicle so large and
heavy. While the body leans if you force it hard into a turn, the
motions remain well controlled, giving the driver a sense of calm and
confidence.
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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
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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.
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