Mercedes-AMG has revealed the primary official photographs of the brand new G63 4×4² which mixes portal axles and large floor clearance with the efficiency of a twin-turbocharged V8 engine. Mercedes says that that is “the final of its type”, doubtless referring to the ICE model.

The mannequin was revealed on Mercedes’ G-Class Non-public Lounge web site. The 2023 G63 4×4² is the newest addition to the particular high-riding G-Wagen vary following the 2013 G63 AMG 6×6, the 2015 G500 4×4², and the 2017 Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet, however the first one primarily based on the second era of the off-roader. Apart from the photographs we even have a video with Toni Mäntele, Head of Product Administration for the G-Class, displaying us the imposing model of the 4×4².

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The G-Wagen has been upgraded with huge fender add-ons, a set of huge 22-inch wheels shod it grippy tires, roof-mounted LEDs, a particular Inexperienced paint, and loads of carbon fiber accents throughout its squared-off physique, together with a full-size spare cowl. Climb contained in the cabin and also you’ll discover extra carbon fiber, a particular startup display on the digital cockpit, ambient lighting, a digital inside mirror, leather-wrapped sports activities seats and steering wheel.

A Large Enhance In Energy Over Its Predecessor

The massive information is beneath the bonnet, the place we discover AMG’s newest twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 that produces 577 hp (430 kW / 585 PS) and 850 Nm (627 lb-ft) of torque, similar to within the common G63, a major enchancment over the older mannequin with its 416 horsepower and 450 lb-ft. Mercedes didn’t reveal the efficiency figures however don’t count on it to be a match for the “common” G63 because of the clearly worse aerodynamics, the huge wheels and the elevated weight. Observe that this isn’t the one AMG-powered G-Class with portal axles, since this title goes to the restricted manufacturing previous-gen Mercedes-AMG G 63 6×6.

Predictably, the G63 4×4² is probably the most succesful variant of the present G-Wagen, with improved off-road credentials in comparison with the non-“squared” fashions. The suspension is impartial and options the signature portal axles, with the strategy angle being a cool 45 levels, the bottom clearance elevated to 13.8 inches (351 mm), and the flexibility to undergo water that’s 35.8 inches (910 mm) deep. Whereas spectacular to say the least, these figures are barely worse than the earlier era of the G550 4×4². Nonetheless, we’re certain that not one of the house owners will discover any distinction since it is rather onerous to come back near the boundaries of this off-road beast.

Mercedes will announce the detailed specification of the mannequin in a while. The identical goes with pricing and availability, with Mercedes including that the G63 4×4² will probably be obtainable for a restricted time, prompting G-Wagen collectors to behave quick. Apart from the squared model, Mercedes can also be engaged on the facelifted G-Class, and naturally on the absolutely electrical EQG.