2013 GL-63 AMG

2013 GL-63 AMG made its way to dealerships and its owners. The one you see in the photograph, is the one and only of its kind in Arizona, and there is not that many of its bothers/sisters in U.S. Total output for MY2013 is about 120-ish. Let's get the obvious out of the way.

Quick Facts; 550 hp, 560 lb-ft Torque, 5.5L Bi-Turbo AMG engine, 0-62 mph in 4.7sec., Quarter mile 13,1 All-Wheel-Drive with towing capacity of 7,500lb

So it's big, powerful, well dressed SUV that many of us would like to have if the price was............different...........(126k+). MB didn't offer 7-seater SUV before 2007, and this is the first year that a performance model is offered on the market. The Body is manufactured in the U.S.(Tuscaloosa-Alabama), the heart and soul (engine & transmission) from Afalterbach & Stuttgart-Hedelfingen,Germany. Your choice when it comes to big & powerful SUV's are not that vast. Mercedes-Benz GL-63, Infiniti QX-56, CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV, Lexus LX-570….....they even post on website 0-60mph.....guess what it is ?

So, what are the options on the car....well, it comes pre-loaded with just about everything, but you could customize it with designo interior colors & a few options; towing package, bang & Olufsen sound, NightView Assist Plus, Split-view, Rear seat entertainment....etc

Here is what I find amazing about this vehicle; this is a sleeper. Architects and designers of this product didn't want it to look too flashy. It does not have aggressiveness on its styling, but rather sharpness. As the lines of the vehicle indicate its enhanced styling while hiding it’s true nature, it almost blends in with the crowd. The term “wolf in sheep’s clothing” can be properly used in this case. The GL-63 is an extremely capable SUV ready to handle anything on the road in its heavy-weight category (...about 5,600lb), but it is not limited just to heavyweights. GL-63 is very multi-talented. Comfort of the ride is not compromised. Superiority of Airmatic suspension makes this vehicle exceptionally smooth, and it does offer Sport & Sport plus suspension settings. It will spoil you in it's very, very comfy AMG design seats, massage you, warm or cool you, while reaching your destination of 60, 80,110….miles per hour. The real reason you would consider this vehicle is your desire to show your spouse, kids, and grandparents that 0-60mph is possible in less than 5 sec. with 7 of you in the car. Yes, I meant three car seats and four adults.
Yes, I know, the answer is 104 feet....60mph to stand-still. How good is this; Corvette 427 convertible needs 101 feet.

You would not take pleasure leaving in the dust small sports cars. You would consider it as a right of an GL-63 owner. Also, you would consider as unethical receiving speeding tickets……..well..….that is a stretch, but you got the point.

While driver comfort is as guaranteed as the sticker shock price is, passengers will find a few luxuries for themselves such as; rear heated seats, rear a/c controls & vents, second row seats movable with the press of a button, as well as the third row seating. When passengers are in their seats, panoramic roof provides a chance to find their lucky star that gave them opportunity to enjoy the GL-63. In order to please your eyes anywhere you look, the GL-63 roofliner is upholstered with alcantara roofliner, which is almost irresistible to the touch.

Mercedes-Benz incorporated all the latest safety innovations in the 2013 GL-63as part of the standard equipment.

Bottom line; GL-63 doesn't have friends, it is sitting all alone on top of the world, as the only one of its kind……..ready to lead the way……….higher...no….sorry……..….FASTER !!!

Oh, I forgot, …..……GL won the award as “2013 SUV of the year”