But retains stonking 4.0-litre V8 and adds Octa-rivalling hydraulically interlinked active suspension
Speak of the devil, and he appears. No sooner do we mention the new Mercedes-AMG G63 than it appears in the flesh. Coincidence? No, of course not. Kudos to Land Rover for nudging into G-Class’s news cycle, even if it wasn’t quite ready to show us the full car. Mercedes, as you can see, is ready - although it helps that the new-for-2024 model is very much a refresh of the current car. The much-anticipated fully electric version is still to come.
Nevertheless, any revision to the G-Class is worthy of attention because Mercedes is quite selective about any changes it makes to its ‘automotive icon’ - especially the G63. The manufacturer makes a fuss of the new G450d and G500 in its extensive press release, but it also concedes what we’ve known for years: the go-faster V8-powered version is very much the best-seller in the three-model lineup. And that’s because there’s nothing else quite like it .
Accordingly, the modifications have been heavily previewed. We knew the new G63 would become a hybrid but as Mercedes had already made clear, it only achieves very mild petrol-electric status thanks to the integration of 48-volt tech and a new integrated starter-generator . So while there is the additional assistance of 20hp and 148lb ft of torque for a brief moment, it’s still very much the tried-and-tested 585hp 4.0-litre biturbo V8 doing all the work.
Beyond subtly aiding efficiency, the main purpose of the improved electrical architecture is to help power the optional AMG Active Ride Control suspension. This too has been widely trailered, and is a similar set-up todesigned by Land Rover, meaning that the adaptive dampers at each corner are interlinked with hydraulic lines.
Elsewhere, enhancements to the G63 reflect improvements made range-wide, including the introduction of 12.3-inch touchscreen for the first time and other wild novelties like Keyless Entry. As ever, you can expect the car to look the part and you will be charged an enormous sum for the pleasure of owning one. No word on UK prices just yet, but in Germany the G-Class lineup starts at €122,808 or around £105k.
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