就在几天前，全新一代奔驰GLS在德国的路试谍照被曝光。而就在最近，高性能的AMG版本AMGGLS63寒冷气候测试照现身国外网站。从照片看，AMGGLS63换装了全新的AMG家族化进气格栅，直瀑型的结构让它的辨识度有了明显的增加。随着直瀑型进气格栅的运用，新一代的AMG系列车型也有了自己的品牌属性。之所以判断这是GLS63是因为该车配备了更大的轮圈和轮胎。车尾虽然没有采用AMG车型典型的四排气尾管，但显然这并非最终量产版。另一个透露其身份的地方是肌肉感前后轮拱，这也是该车侵略性车身的一部分。至于动力系统，新车预计将会搭载一台4.0升V8双涡轮增压引擎，最大输出功率有望超过600马力，相比于现款车型的577马力有明显的提升。与此同时，得益于更新的车型平台所带来的减重效果，新一代AMG GLS 63的整备质量也会大幅度的降低，降低的车重也将使得整车的性能会全面优化。在市场方面，预计全新的AMG GLS 63将会在明年正式亮相。
New Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 Spied Masking Panamericana Grille
It was only yesterday when the next-generation GLS was spotted roaming the streets of Germany and now our spies have sent us a batch of images with a more interesting prototype. Caught undergoing testing in a much colder environment, the fully camouflaged luxobarge had the now familiar disguise at the front grille in a grid pattern. That can only mean one thing: behind it was the menacing Panamericana grille reserved to the hottest AMG models.
This leads us to believe the test vehicle in question was the GLS 63 also taking into account it had bigger wheels backed by beefier tires. Yes, it did not have the typical AMG quad exhaust tips, but bear in mind this is an early prototype without all of the final bits and pieces. Another clue that could reveal the true identity of the large SUV is the bulging front and rear fenders as part of a more aggressive bodywork reserved for the performance-oriented GLS.
In regards to what will power it, our money is on a biturbo 4.0-liter V8 currently available in a plethora of AMG products. While the current GLS 63 has the old 5.5-liter V8 with 577 horsepower on tap, its replacement with the newer engine could have more than 600 hp. The engineers from Affalterbach have managed to extract a whopping 630 hp from the 4.0-liter unit for the new GT 4-Door Coupe, but it doesn’t necessarily mean the next GLS 63 will have the same amount of power. Nevertheless, a significant bump over the outgoing version is expected.
The next generation of the largest SUV from Mercedes will be faster not only thanks to its newly gained muscle, but also because it will switch to a different platform bringing a considerable weight loss. Needless to say, the diet will also pay dividends in terms of efficiency and should also free up more space inside the already cavernous cabin as a result of more optimized packaging.
Considering the regular GLS won’t be out until either the end of the year or early 2019, the spicy AMG-ified 63 derivative is not due to go on sale before 2020.