2025 AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE COUPE: IS THIS THE ULTIMATE HYBRID AMG? REVIEW & TEST DRIVE

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The 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE Coupe is presented as a groundbreaking hybrid performance vehicle, replacing the V8 with a potent 2.0L four-cylinder turbo engine paired with a rear electric motor, delivering a combined 671 hp and 752 lb-ft of torque. The reviewer highlights its blistering acceleration (0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds) and the advanced AMG Performance 4MATIC+ AWD system. The interior is praised for its luxurious, tech-packed MBUX system and AMG-specific appointments, while the exterior boasts aggressive styling and aerodynamic enhancements. The driving dynamics are noted as precise, thanks to the AMG RIDE CONTROL suspension and rear-axle steering. However, the reviewer expresses reservations about the vehicle's substantial weight (around 5,000 lbs) due to the hybrid components and finds the $103,000 price tag difficult to justify, suggesting it might be a hard sell for many buyers despite its impressive performance and technology.