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The SQ5 and RSQ5 have more competition, the GLC 63, nice!

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Old 03-18-2016, 09:13 AM
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Default The SQ5 and RSQ5 have more competition, the GLC 63, nice!

Never driven this variant of MB. Usually not a fan of the sedans I've been in. A bit too "old and stately" for my tastes. Oh, a small clock in the dash. Nice. Not.

But this gets me interested! The 63, not the other one: Mercedes AMG GLC63
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OK, GLC dopey looking interior be damned! The 4.0TT V8 just made GLC WAY more interesting
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Looks like a cross between a Porsche Macan and Audi Q5, but not in a good way to me. Old and clunky looking.
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The regular GLC ix already selling very well and the AMG version will appeal to the performance buyer. A lot of competition in the segment which is good for shoppers as well as buyers.
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There is no such thing as a RSQ5.

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Originally Posted by plat27265
There is no such thing as an RSQ5.
Santa Claus drives one. The Easter Bunny told me: Audi RSQ5 Coming | Specs, News, Rumors | Digital Trends
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Originally Posted by kreativecid
Never driven this variant of MB. Usually not a fan of the sedans I've been in. A bit too "old and stately" for my tastes. Oh, a small clock in the dash. Nice. Not.

But this gets me interested! The 63, not the other one: Mercedes AMG GLC63
Excuse me but RSQ5
FYI Auto Bild wrote in 2011 comes RSQ5:
Audi plant die Zukunft: Q5 mit V6-Kompressor - autobild.de

So much for the relevant source of information for RSQ5:
Now to the good stuff: AutoBild is reporting that the 2017 Q5 won’t just make due with a 300-plus horsepower SQ5 variant but an even more potent RSQ5 designation.
SQ new model coming 2018 , but RSQ5 nobody has officially announced

The picture in this text is a standard GLC, not AMG GLC43
GLC43 :
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/q5-.../#post24789203


There are two versions of the AMG 63 :
350 kW (476 PS)
375 kW (510 PS)

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Originally Posted by JimVonBaden
Looks like a cross between a Porsche Macan and Audi Q5, but not in a good way to me. Old and clunky looking.
I disagree. The AMG styling tweaks make the GLC look much better, and it was far from ugly in base form. I do like the SQ5 styling, but I can find nothing wrong with the AMG. The 43 will offer more than enough punch for most of us, and at $51k seems quite competitive.








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Originally Posted by HotRodW
I disagree. The AMG styling tweaks make the GLC look much better, and it was far from ugly in base form. I do like the SQ5 styling, but I can find nothing wrong with the AMG. The 43 will offer more than enough punch for most of us, and at $51k seems quite competitive.







While I agree that it looks pretty good, there is no way $51k will get you anywhere near the level of trim as the SQ5. MB especially loves to nickel and dime you on every feature and option. To get this option then you must add that option for an additional $3000,etc.
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Originally Posted by will822
While I agree that it looks pretty good, there is no way $51k will get you anywhere near the level of trim as the SQ5. MB especially loves to nickel and dime you on every feature and option. To get this option then you must add that option for an additional $3000,etc.
The starting price is the starting price. You want one for $51k, skip the options. Whether it costs more when comparably equipped is to be determined, but with a lower starting price than the SQ5, it is, as I said, competitive.

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