2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe Review

(The GLC 43 Coupe is the third AMG model to be launched in India this year and the fourth to be added to the 43 series AMG line-up)

The GLC 43 Coupe is the third AMG model to be launched in India this year and the fourth to be added to the 43 series AMG line-up. First unveiled in 2015, the GLC Coupe is distinctively different than the SUV. It's sportier, yes, but one look at it and you'll know the obvious reason. The signature coupe-rear, makes it stand out amongst the rest but if you aren't one who can stand that design, well you can't do much about it; the coupe SUV is here to stay.

(The athletic stance of the coupe is further accentuated with a length that's stretched out by around 80mm and the height dropped by 40mm compared to its SUV counterpart)

The athletic stance of the coupe is further accentuated with a length that's stretched out by around 80mm and the height dropped by 40mm compared to its SUV counterpart. Then there's the chrome tipped diamond front grille and of course the twin louvred air intakes which are larger than the ones on the SUV. Then there's the chrome all around to make it look more premium and also sporty. The 19-inch wheels look lovely too and overall enhance the sportiness further. It's taut and quite the looker. Strap on a suit to it and the GLC Coupe can very well carry it off to a meeting, a party or just about anywhere actually. It's the one which smiles at you and all you can see are the dimples on the cheeks and that's when you know you've fallen in love.

(It gets the narrow horizontally oriented split tail lights, a sharp spoiler lip and chrome tipped four-pipe exhausts)

It gets the narrow horizontally oriented split tail lights, a sharp spoiler lip and chrome tipped four-pipe exhausts and should you need any more evidence of it being an AMG, Mercedes has made sure that there is enough badging in and around the car to make you and the others aware of this. There's 'AMG' lettering on the front grille as well as the boot lid. The wheel center hubs also get the AMG badge and there's the 'Bi-Turbo 4-Matic' lettering on its flanks.

(Inside, it's typically a Mercedes as the fit and finish is top notch and you find yourself in familiar territory)

Inside, it's typically a Mercedes as the fit and finish is top notch and you find yourself in familiar territory when you take a look at the gear selector, the seat-shaped electronic seat adjuster, and even the infotainment system. It's nothing new and all of which we've experienced in the GLC SUV. There's space for 5 individuals inside the car but not so much space for their luggage. The sloping roof line eats into the boot space and though it has 550 litres of it, it's still not good enough. What worsens the space is the space saver spare as it sits on the boot floor thereby eating up into a lot of space at the back. You then are left to make a choice between your bags or the spare wheel and that's a tough one to crack. Having said that, the cabin is a great place to be in and it's got the sporty bits too.

(The 8-inch infotainment system can be controlled through touch panel and gesture control)

(It's got 362 bhp coming out of that 3-litre V6 which is tuned by AMG and there's 520 Nm of torque which basically sees you go from 0 to 100 kmph in 4.9 seconds)

(The 9-speed automatic transmission channels the power to all four wheels and the GLC Coupe 43 gets an AMG-specific power distribution)

(It's got 362 bhp coming out of that 3-litre V6 which is tuned by AMG and there's 520 Nm of torque)