The G 63 underpins its unique position among performance off-road vehicles with the powerful drive system, the newly developed AMG RIDE CONTROL suspension, the AMG-specific transmission modes and the new interior with optimal widescreen cockpit.

“The new AMG G 63 brings driving performance to the segment of unadulterated off-road vehicles in unexpected form. It was important for us to tie in with the original character on account of the cult status the G 63 enjoys with our customers and fans. The vehicle has nevertheless reached a completely new dimension in terms of technology with the 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine as well as in combination with the off-road characteristics, the agility and the vehicle dynamics achieved,” explains Tobias Moers, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

The AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine now also replaces the previous 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine in the G 63. It generates 577 hp in this model and delivers a maximum torque of 627 lb-ft. This is available across a wide rev range between 1300 and 4000 rpm and provides a sense of effortless superiority. This dynamic performance is maintained up to the limited maximum speed of 210 km/h, or 240 km/h with the AMG Driver’ s package.

The standard-specification AMG Performance 4MATIC all-wheel drive features rear-biased torque distribution with a front/rear split of 40 to 60 per cent. This configuration ensures greater agility on the road and improved traction during acceleration. In the preceding model, the distribution was still a neutral 50:50.

The new G 63 performs even better when off-road, and on the road, it is more dynamic and comfortable than its predecessor. The agile driving impression is substantially due to the suspension system, which has been completely redesigned by Mercedes-AMG and features coil springs all-round. For the first time, the front axle has an independent, double wishbone suspension; a rigid axle with a five-link suspension is used at the rear.

For the first time in the history of the Mercedes-AMG G-Class, driving characteristics can be individualized at the touch of a finger with five on-road and three off-road driving modes.

With the five DYNAMIC SELECT on-road modes – “Slippery”, “Comfort”, “Sport”, “Sport+” and “Individual” – the characteristics range from efficient and comfortable to very sporty. Key parameters such as the response of the engine, transmission, suspension and steering are modified in the process.

The new G 63 has been given a completely newly designed, modern interior that echoes specific exterior features. The shape of the round headlamps is reflected in the side air vents and that of the indicators in the tweeters on the dashboard. Hallmarks of the G 63 also include the grab handle in front of the front passenger and the chrome-highlighted switches for the three differential locks.

The completely redesigned dashboard includes a standard digital Widescreen Cockpit with virtual instruments directly in the driver’s field of vision and a central display above the centre console can be ordered. The two 12.3-inch (31.2-centimetre) displays visually blend into a single unit beneath a shared glass cover. The driver is able to choose from three different views – “Classic”, “Sporty” and “Progressive” – and access the required information individually.

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