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journeys and maximum sportiness when required. And there is even a race mode for when you want the ultimate in performance.

The bottom line is that you are getting a mid-size performance SUV that features air spring suspension with adaptive adjustable damping, AMG performance allwheel drive with fully variable torque distribution, a rear-axle limited-slip differential and a high-performance braking system.

The interior is also a very good place to spend a lot of time, and there will be no mistaking this SUV for anything but a high-performance AMG model.

Does it have a massive amount of space available and can it go climbing mountains in the Drakensburg? No, it is firm, even in comfort mode and will prefer showing off in the city.

But it does have adequate space for a mid-size SUV and will do a dirt road or two if forced to.

Besides, you would own this AMG SUV because you want to drill almost anything and everything you come across on the road. If you wanted to go farming, you would have bought a Toyota Hilux.

As to be expected there is the usual full house of MercedesAMG safety and technology on board in standard offering and optional spec.

So, no matter what you desire, you should be able to find it for the GLC 63 S and GLC 63 S coupe.

I think the best way to sum up these slightly mad offerings was when one of the AMG driving academy guys based at Zwartkops Raceway said to me: “This is not an SUV, it’s an FUV, and the F is not for fast, and the U is not for utility.”

I like it, I like it a lot.