Super nice. The one thing that always impresses me on Mercedes is their fit & finish. Everything is precise, no slack, no free play in the suspension or the inteior. Everything is tight & quality.
I love my 18 Joe. The car you are reviewing clearly doesn't have the PE (performance exhaust). Nevertheless, I am a fan of MB's understated treatment just not a fan of the lifted sedan look (make mine a wagon/SUV). Car looks much better without the running-boards and glad I did not opt for those. If you are smart and buy it at the proper time you can get this thing for $25-$30k less than a 63. Nevertheless, this car does not compete with the 63 but if you really don't need the exclusivity of a hand-built V8 with extra maintenance cycles then you should be looking at this as an option if in the market for a sporty SUV. Car is legit in real-world traffic and more than you would ever need from a power stand-point. Captain -Content is killing-it !!
Great ride. I was very impressed with the smoothness on a very bumpy road. Must have the amg performance exhaust package. Thanks for reviewing this SUV.
Hey Joe you're right to zonk it for the rear hight but German engineers thought so too. The silver button on driver side in the back lowers the rear. (One does seats on driver rear and one does height) 👍👍
So Raiti this is dope, because it has the beautiful Mercedes styling, that impressive 0-60 (4.6 seconds just .2 seconds slower than a SRT Durango) and it's awd so it grips. I've never driven one but this sounds like a hell of a vehicle.
@@derekmorrison1426 honestly first month i was super proud and happy to have it at 24, but now I barely even care tbh, it’s fun knowing a can beat most car and shit but at the end of the day any car gets dry after awhile
I totally agree on the zonks. A running board on a vehicle like that? And the plastic fender trim, just doesn't fit on an $80,000 car. That being said, the exterior styling is spot on and I really like the interior as well. I would probably go for the 2020 BMW X5 with the M50i trim, 523 hp.
The glc is my dream car other then the c300. I priced at my local dealership for the best low lease for a 2020 model and got 8000k down and $367 per month.
I just saw your Ford Mustang review but I decided to watch this because I was thinking about this car the whole day Idk why but that means something good
Why zonk the flat black panel around the wheel well? Isn't that plastic supposed to protect the body paint from rocks and debris getting kicked up by the tires. If so the flat black panel doesn't deserve a zonk Joe. It's there to protect the body paint.
The GLC looks good my only two issues are with the column shift I'm not really a fan of that. Also I like the other style mouse pad that was in previous generations models.
Now we're talkin'! AMG, doesn't disappoint... Florida's finest are staging and waiting to bust you during the Road Test! Awesome engine bay... Sounds smooth! High price point comes with the AMG packaging. I can't get in the back seat of any CLS edition, due to extremely steep roof slope... Rear cargo area, is more than expected. Chocolate Twinkies? Where have I been?? No Drama, at All! Great Review, and thank you... ;)
My problem with German cars like Benz and BMW is that with all the fancy innovations, good ride and comfort, and great performance; all I can see is nothing but trouble from Vehicles that are extremely unreliable and high dealer repair costs. So I could only think of owning one of these under a Warranty Programme. Why should expensive brands not focus on reliability? To go back a little in History; when the Japanese went to GB to study how cars are made and GB's automotive helped them to get started, the Japanse cars that arrived in GB had two distinct differences. One; the equipment that was optional in GB cars such as heaters and radios was standard on all Japanese Cars. Two; you expected GB cars to break down, something the Japanese cars never did. I also refer you to the MK5 Supra which is a BMW. The finished product presented to Toyota could not pass their reliable standards or Quality of Service. Parts had to be rebuilt several times before Toyota was satisfied. No wonder German cars are so unreliable; its really no longer in their DNA.
If you check the mid console, you can see that it is equipped with the performance exhaust. I guess Joe forgot to switch it on, as on my CLS53, I have to manually enable it every single time I hit that ignition button.
Joe, a fairly new subscriber here and been loving the videos. I'd low your videos to have higher resolution than 1080p though, 1440p or higher cause they're looking a little blurry compare to a lot of other channels. Just a thought. Keep up the good work.
@@RaitisRides you're Welcome Zonkman! Will you and Zonk Girl do a athanksgiving video? When you f o the video, this is what you will say, "Hey guys what's up it's Zonkman from Raiti's Rides!" so I can hear you say this intro!
👍 You seem to enjoy driving this one. It’s a very nice vehicle but is it $78k nice??? It was hard to tell that the AMG GLC 43 was an SUV. 😹 Great video once again Joe. Tom always doing great camera work.
Do you mean here as in the US? Everything I've read states that Audi America says we won't get either RSQ3 variant. Unless they've changed that and you can give a link, that'd be sweet as hell. I'd love an RSQ3 Sportback!
Don't like Mercedes SUVs designs as of 2014 up to date. But that's not the biggest issue. With this GLC besides not being of my liking design wise, it's too small and the cargo space is a joke compared to the competition. I rather take a BMW or Audi equivalent of the GLC. I feel like I would rather feel much better buying a class C sedan than the GLC.
You can actually lower the rear of the vehicle with one of the buttons that appears in 14:10 to make it easier to load
Yea
Love seeing the performance European car reviews, bring more !!
DoubleShotDepresso oh just wait! More are on their way!
Super nice. The one thing that always impresses me on Mercedes is their fit & finish. Everything is precise, no slack, no free play in the suspension or the inteior. Everything is tight & quality.
im looking to shop the GLC63s coupe in 3 years after my c300 lease, its gonna be a beast.
did u get it
@@xon1ck I got a m4 instead lmao
@@alvinmpower4985 how is it?
@@xon1ck love it, I made some videos on it on my channel if you want to check it out. Still want a amg at some point, v8 ones of course.
@@alvinmpower4985 will do!
funniest part of the video is when he says “thanks for doing that” after the sirens go off 😭😂
I am so glad that O can share the laughs and the Benz with you!
I still miss 2019 headlights
n j I can understand why!
@AMG BOYZ ok
I love my 18 Joe. The car you are reviewing clearly doesn't have the PE (performance exhaust). Nevertheless, I am a fan of MB's understated treatment just not a fan of the lifted sedan look (make mine a wagon/SUV). Car looks much better without the running-boards and glad I did not opt for those. If you are smart and buy it at the proper time you can get this thing for $25-$30k less than a 63. Nevertheless, this car does not compete with the 63 but if you really don't need the exclusivity of a hand-built V8 with extra maintenance cycles then you should be looking at this as an option if in the market for a sporty SUV. Car is legit in real-world traffic and more than you would ever need from a power stand-point. Captain -Content is killing-it !!
Gipsy Avenger with the money you save over a 63, a tune from AMR will have you leaving one in the dust!
That GLC looks really nice 👍
I like the ew Grill!
@@RaitisRides new??
2 words.........LOVE IT
Congrats on 200k subs Joe.......let's go for quarter of a mill.
Great ride. I was very impressed with the smoothness on a very bumpy road. Must have the amg performance exhaust package.
Thanks for reviewing this SUV.
I have the 2020 bmw x4 m40i but this makes me wanna cheat on it 😂
I know how you feel!
nothing like a raiti's ride video after a long day at work....
Joe, unfazed by police sirens and doesn’t miss a beat to bring us this review without a hiccup!
Hey Joe you're right to zonk it for the rear hight but German engineers thought so too. The silver button on driver side in the back lowers the rear. (One does seats on driver rear and one does height) 👍👍
Thanks for the great info Cody!
it also competes with the bmw X4 m40i as well
$78k for the 43 and not a 63?! - Good lawd. 🥴
CONGRATZ ON 200K SUBS!! YOU ABSOLUTELY DESERVE IT!!
Really nice presentation with honest pros and cons. I just leased one yesterday and will pick it up tomorrow.
Congrats Vic! I really appreciate you saying that!
You missed the fact its also a direct competition to the BMW X4 M series..I prefer the BMW over this one though..my dream car right now!!
So Raiti this is dope, because it has the beautiful Mercedes styling, that impressive 0-60 (4.6 seconds just .2 seconds slower than a SRT Durango) and it's awd so it grips. I've never driven one but this sounds like a hell of a vehicle.
I actually own the 2021 glc 43 and have never got 4.6 before worst I got is 4.4and best 3.9 with brake boosting maybe 2021 is faster
@@kadenr9740 gotta be and dope Man!
@@derekmorrison1426 honestly first month i was super proud and happy to have it at 24, but now I barely even care tbh, it’s fun knowing a can beat most car and shit but at the end of the day any car gets dry after awhile
@@kadenr9740 FACTS
911 in the background is so 🔥🔥🔥
I totally agree on the zonks. A running board on a vehicle like that? And the plastic fender trim, just doesn't fit on an $80,000 car. That being said, the exterior styling is spot on and I really like the interior as well. I would probably go for the 2020 BMW X5 with the M50i trim, 523 hp.
I’d go for the x5m or the updated track hawk that’s coming out
Why no crackle and pops? Maybe it doesnt hsve the AMG drivers package option that comes with the performance exhaust system
Talked to a guy yesterday with the amg 63, , impressive SUV.
I would cross shop it with the Audi, BMW and Porsche.
Very cool Walt!
Congrats on 200k you deserve all thegreat things coming to you and lori! Keep up the hard work !!
Great review. I was looking for a 2022 review, but this was for sure better than the 2021 reviews out there
Thanks Joe!! You really test drove that baby!! You had me a little nervous there.
When you drove te GLE vs the GLC which one you like better
This will be my dream car!! Good job Joe.
this guy could sell me any car fr
Man, you deserve like 10m subs at least! Keep it coming!
The glc is my dream car other then the c300. I priced at my local dealership for the best low lease for a 2020 model and got 8000k down and $367 per month.
Yellow Circle I’m so glad you liked this one!
8000
Yellow Circle you can probably Negotiate to $3000 down $430 a month or something like that
For which one?
Gary Napoli it was a base 4 matic priced at around 47k. No amg
Hey guys I'm joe raiti's from raiti's ride, and i don't sleep so i can make an endless nonstop great car reviews.
Thank you Joe, it's a great car. Lovely style, great engine
omar jibrel I’m so glad you liked this one!
0:21 didn't know you were a rapper joe! lol
Great vid
I’ve always loved this car
I just saw your Ford Mustang review but I decided to watch this because I was thinking about this car the whole day Idk why but that means something good
i thought we were going to zonk the exhaust note ?
Congrats on 200k subs! I love this car! Thanks for the review joe!
Thanks for saying that and your support!
I think the second Ben's logo on the hood is a little extra the one in the Grill is enough
It's called open pore black ash. The vehicle is optioned with the night package, optics package, and upgraded leather. Know your product
Why zonk the flat black panel around the wheel well? Isn't that plastic supposed to protect the body paint from rocks and debris getting kicked up by the tires. If so the flat black panel doesn't deserve a zonk Joe. It's there to protect the body paint.
Does back row fits one child seat and 2 people ?
Wondering why you excluded the BMW X3/4M Competition as a competitor?
It just wasn't in my mind at the time. Sorry about that. My reviews are unscripted so I just go with the flow.
great car
i would like a review of the 2020 GLE 63S
The sound of an AMG! Boss!
Milton Clark YES SIR!
No headsup display??
isnt this the coupe trim? i was wondering why it was so expensive
Excellent review!
Kids will definitely use the step up to get into the vehicle
After spending $78k you will indeed be buying your lunch at 7-11 for a while
true hahaha :p
Buy the 7 -111 also
This is one of my dream cars
Excellent review - thanks. And I LOVE the exhaust!!! I'm now going to buy one, and I can't wait!
Hope this car has been well broken in already before the dealer let you drive like this.
I hope you also filmed the AMG C43 there! 🤞
What about the tippy handling?
Does glc 43 coupe have Active Body Control...? Pls reply.
Love your reviews bro totally unbiased. Love this merc. Love when u ZONK ZONK ZONK!!!
Can you review the BMW X4 M40i?
I love a hatch back that doesn't look like a hatch back
I can’t see you when ur driving with the camera offset
For a 6 cylinder suv you should go with macan gts
You call that a twisty road? Guess it is in the States not in the UK. Nice review.
It's Florida, it's really flat and boring.
The GLC looks good my only two issues are with the column shift I'm not really a fan of that. Also I like the other style mouse pad that was in previous generations models.
Was that in sport+ ?
Please do genesis gv80 and Mercedes glb
Hey RR great review. Just wanting to know what kind of watch your sporting in-this video. Like the look of it.
Now we're talkin'! AMG, doesn't disappoint...
Florida's finest are staging and waiting to bust you during the Road Test!
Awesome engine bay... Sounds smooth! High price point comes with the AMG packaging.
I can't get in the back seat of any CLS edition, due to extremely steep roof slope...
Rear cargo area, is more than expected. Chocolate Twinkies? Where have I been??
No Drama, at All! Great Review, and thank you... ;)
The sirens know Raities rides is here 🤣
My problem with German cars like Benz and BMW is that with all the fancy innovations, good ride and comfort, and great performance; all I can see is nothing but trouble from Vehicles that are extremely unreliable and high dealer repair costs. So I could only think of owning one of these under a Warranty Programme. Why should expensive brands not focus on reliability? To go back a little in History; when the Japanese went to GB to study how cars are made and GB's automotive helped them to get started, the Japanse cars that arrived in GB had two distinct differences. One; the equipment that was optional in GB cars such as heaters and radios was standard on all Japanese Cars. Two; you expected GB cars to break down, something the Japanese cars never did. I also refer you to the MK5 Supra which is a BMW. The finished product presented to Toyota could not pass their reliable standards or Quality of Service. Parts had to be rebuilt several times before Toyota was satisfied. No wonder German cars are so unreliable; its really no longer in their DNA.
Great video and beautiful car!
the headlights look like eye bags when they’re on without that lightning package. i know that because i have one
Big Guns McGee should review the M4 if there's one in queue
S4 would be nice.thanks Joe again.
Does this have the amg performance exhaust? sounds a little quiet to me
If you check the mid console, you can see that it is equipped with the performance exhaust. I guess Joe forgot to switch it on, as on my CLS53, I have to manually enable it every single time I hit that ignition button.
hey bro what watch are you wearing in this video?
Joe, a fairly new subscriber here and been loving the videos. I'd low your videos to have higher resolution than 1080p though, 1440p or higher cause they're looking a little blurry compare to a lot of other channels. Just a thought. Keep up the good work.
Rati - think it's worth paying the extra $ for the 63?
Yes sir! It is a beast!
Happy Thanksging
Thanks Luis!
@@RaitisRides you're Welcome Zonkman! Will you and Zonk Girl do a athanksgiving video? When you f o the video, this is what you will say, "Hey guys what's up it's Zonkman from Raiti's Rides!" so I can hear you say this intro!
👍 You seem to enjoy driving this one. It’s a very nice vehicle but is it $78k nice??? It was hard to tell that the AMG GLC 43 was an SUV. 😹 Great video once again Joe. Tom always doing great camera work.
Thanks for being here Louis!
Raiti's Rides - my pleasure 😇
plastic on body protects from things for ppl who use their truck as a truck
Does the X4M compete with this?
Yes
Hey my brother checking in
Thanks man! What do you think of this AMG?
Raiti's Rides I love it my friend. Congrats for the 200K subs brother!!
I think the alpha romeo slevio 505 horse is more a weapon.and sounds unreal
That also costs $90k
9:51 Anyone else expecting Joe to make a Bon Jovi joke??
i don't know Joe, I really want to see that audi rsq3 sportback when it comes here this car may take the cake
Do you mean here as in the US? Everything I've read states that Audi America says we won't get either RSQ3 variant. Unless they've changed that and you can give a link, that'd be sweet as hell. I'd love an RSQ3 Sportback!
If my kid drops skittles in my 80k AMG they are getting bitchslapped and walking home
Nice SUV and review. I like the rims.
Im gonna zonkkk ,.it sounds like a v4 lol maybe u need to put it in sport+ to get the full exhaust sound .
I think I'd opt for a Porsche Macan GTS. Less power than the GLC 43 AMG but excellent handling, feel and interior feels a cut above.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one!
Macan GTS is significantly more expensive.
I call my Honda civic a coupe 4x4 awd super continental sport wagon.
SIMPLY AWESOME VEHICLE!
Don't like Mercedes SUVs designs as of 2014 up to date.
But that's not the biggest issue. With this GLC besides not being of my liking design wise, it's too small and the cargo space is a joke compared to the competition. I rather take a BMW or Audi equivalent of the GLC.
I feel like I would rather feel much better buying a class C sedan than the GLC.
Come on Joe you never zonk any Benz you only zonk on the prices 😂
What is the history of Mercedes. Need to know before I buy
I bring it for you!
"Give everyone a German Danish." Great!
JOE you should design cars
Sounds poor :( does it sound exactly like c43 AMG?
No it does not.
Prefer the standard SUV design not the coupe. I’d take a 2020 GLC 43 AMG not coupe
I was actually laughing at the high school girlfriend's class ring comment.