The Mercedes-AMG G63 4×4² comes with lifted suspension and portal axles, transforming the SUV into a street-legal off-road monster!
Mercedes‘ latest G63 makeover makes you question if the SUV is truly street legal. A hardcore experience, the Mercedes-AMG G63 4×4² is the successor to the 2015’s G500 4×4² of 2015 and derives most of its looks from the standard’ Mercedes-AMG G63. But don’t let the toy Jeep look fool you — the G63 4×4² is cut out to be a ‘conqueror of all terrains.’ However, Mercedes called it “the last of its kind,” likely referring to the ICE version.
Merc showed the first information of the AMG G63 4×4 “Squared” came on the “G-Class Private Lounge” site and will make it available only to existing G-Wagen owners. Moreover, a brief YouTube video starring G-Class product manager Toni Mäntele running through the SUV’s specs is also up and running on YouTube.
Although Mercedes remained silent on revealing details, we do know that the AMG G63 4×4² has a 45-degree approach angle, meaning it can take on slopes up to a 45-degree incline, along with 13.8 inches of ground clearance and a 35.8-inch fording depth. Those are 4.3 inches and 8.2 inches better than the G550 and G63’s 9.5 inches of clearance and 27.6-inch water fording depth. The new 4×4², however, does seem to fall short of the old G500’s 17.24 inches of clearance and 39.4-inch fording depth, but hardly anyone would complain — the specs are still way too extreme to be maxed out.
Of course, these figures are the product of the raised suspension with portal axles, allowing them to sit off-center from the wheels, farther from the ground.
The heart of the beast is the same twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 is carried on from regular G63 models, however, with a tiny power boost from 577 hp to 585 hp. Although the torque is yet to be revealed, buyers can rest easy as the G63 non-squared pushes a healthy 627 lb-ft.
Moreover, Mercedes has succeeded in providing an overall off-road feel with all the lush carbon fiber accents around the SUV, wide fender add-ons, some roof-mounted LEDs, and finally, the “Green Hell Mago” finish on its exterior. However, if ‘green’ isn’t you, you can always choose from forty other colors.
Finally, the G Manufaktur program leaves enough space for customization inside the cabin, though carbon fiber is used for an “exclusive touch,” along with additional ambient lighting and Nappa leather.
Although Mercedes hasn’t revealed prices, it is safe to assume it will be costly, especially since it’s “the last of its kind.” Regardless, customers with deep pockets won’t have an issue paying over $200,000 for the monster, though I doubt they will ever use the G63 4×4² on anything not paved.
Gallery: Mercedes-AMG G63 4×4²
Source: Mercedes-Benz (YouTube)
