The four-cylinder, plug-in-hybrid Mercedes-AMG C63 was by no means an enormous hit. In our evaluation, we referred to as it a “technical masterpiece with no soul.” Now it seems Mercedes agrees: The four-banger C63 is reportedly headed for the chopping block.
In response to Germany’s Elektroauto Information, Mercedes is ending manufacturing of the C63 PHEV after just a few years. A leaked inner memo signifies that a number of four-cylinder AMG fashions shall be discontinued after the 2026 mannequin 12 months, together with the present C63.
The memo, circulated internally in October, states that the C43, GLC43, and GLA35 will finish manufacturing in February 2026. The C63 and GLC63 will final till Could 2026. The one four-cylinder AMG mannequin apparently unaffected is the GLA45+.
Curiously, these fashions will reportedly be phased out as a consequence of stricter noise laws in Europe, enforced by the United Nations Financial Fee for Europe (UNECE). The memo explains that new guidelines “will end in a discount of the exterior noise limits… we might subsequently like to tell you prematurely about upcoming discontinuation dates for chosen AMG engines.”
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For followers of bigger engines, that is nice information. The four-cylinder C63’s destiny was already in query, with a number of stories suggesting Mercedes was creating a brand new model of the efficiency sedan with a much bigger powertrain.
In June, Mercedes executives acknowledged that the four-cylinder C63 wasn’t resonating with lovers. A couple of months later, Mathias Geisen, Member of the Board of Administration for Advertising and marketing & Gross sales, hinted that the subsequent C63 could characteristic a bigger engine. Whereas not confirming a return to a V-8, a strong V-6 at the least appears like a really actual risk.
Particulars on the rumored next-generation C63 stay scarce, nevertheless it’s clear Mercedes has taken the suggestions on the present mannequin to coronary heart. Electrification will stay central to the model’s technique, however with some luck, future AMG fashions will pair their batteries with larger, extra characterful engines. Right here’s hoping.
