The Mercedes-AMG G 63. This is no ordinary wagon. It’s a ‘G’ Thing.

In my ten years as a motoring scribe, I never once imagined that one could have so much fun with a vehicle. The experiences at Zwartkop off-road facility made me feel like a kid again and brought out regular spurts of ooohhs and aaahhs and even laughter. Yes, it was really that much fun that I really did not want the experience to end. It was also the first time that I drove a vehicle with 430kW of torque and 850 Nm. Pure exhilaration. We tackled the mud and the ruts, up very steep inclines where all you see is the bonnet. Down very steep declines. Through steep 60degree angles where you actually slide a little from your seat. But, my favourite was the AMG G 63 doing a continuous spin on its ‘axis’. This is turning around in the same spot for 3 revolutions. Unparralled. Iconic! This was my first experience of this nature and the ‘G Wagon’ made me look like a superstar in the driver’s seat, yet the real star was the vehicle itself with all its daring capabilities. Pure thrill. Pure Performance. Pure Adventure. Just Pure! So, allow me to tell you more. It’s a 4.0-litre V8 biturbo with enough power, in fact, more than you will need.

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Electrified – the AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine

The all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 is powered by the tried-and-tested AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine. It delivers 430 kW and provides a maximum torque of 850 Nm. A new feature is the combination with 48-volt technology and an integrated starter-generator (ISG). This electrification provides an additional 15 kW of boost and 200 Nm of torque for a short time. From a standstill, the all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 takes just 4.4 seconds to accelerate to 100 km/h. This dynamic propulsion continues to a top speed of 220 km/h. The optionally available AMG Performance Package enables a top speed of 240 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds.

 

Max Traction

“AMG Traction PRO” generates maximum traction in the “Rock” and “Sand” driving programmes by means of wheel-selective braking torque control depending on the road surface. In addition, the degree of locking the electronically controlled longitudinal differential lock can be adjusted in stages depending on the situation. In order to activate AMG Traction PRO, drivers must first switch on the LOW RANGE off-road gear reduction and activate manual shifting.

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Quick shifting: the AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission

The standard AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission delights sporty drivers with dynamic shift characteristics and an emotional intermediate (double de-clutch) throttle function. Depending on the selected driving programme it allows for sporty and fast or comfortable and barely noticeable gearshifts. Thanks to its nine available gears, the engine is frequently in the optimum speed range. In addition, the AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission combines efficiency and dynamics. If necessary, the torque-converter transmission shifts down to a low gear in a very short time using multiple downshifts in order to utilise the engine's full power. The general characteristics of the transmission can be influenced via AMG DYNAMIC SELECT – there is a choice of different drive programmes with specific drive settings.

 

AMG Dynamic select

With the five DYNAMIC SELECT on-road programmes “Slippery”, “Comfort”, “Sport”, “Sport+” and “Individual”, the differentiation ranges from efficient and comfortable to very sporty. Parameters such as the response of the engine, transmission, suspension and steering are modified. The three stages of the adaptive adjustable damping – “Comfort”, “Sport” and “Sport+” – can be selected separately if required. The three off-road driving programmes “Sand”, “Trail” and “Rock” are available for off-road use.

 

Interior and exterior design

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Inside and out, unmistakable design elements give the all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 its unique appearance. Its front end is characterised by a new AMG-specific bumper with three vertical louvres in front of the air intakes. There are also stainless-steel inserts in the bumper. Adaptive MULTIBEAM LED headlights are included as standard. The taillights also feature LED technology.

The interior of the all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 also features unique details that emphasise its sporty design. The standard-fit AMG Performance three-twin-spoke steering wheel in nappa leather with seamlessly integrated touch-control surfaces has its origins in motorsport and emphasises the sporty cockpit. The trim elements are finished in black piano lacquer.

Sporty character with the “Supersport” mode

An additional display style is available to customers in the driver's display: the “Supersport” mode with a central, round tachometer and horizontal displays to the left and right of it in perspective create a spatial impression of depth. The central display also emphasises the dynamic orientation with individual AMG displays such as visualisation of the driving programmes or telemetry data.

 

Pricing:

G 63 AMG: R 4 415 916

Total Price incl. VAT incl. CO? Tax and 5 year/100 000km PremiumDrive Comfort Care Service and Maintenance Plan