- Prices start at £146,490
- Most significant transformation of the G-Class in its almost 40-year lifespan
- Interior of the G-Class has undergone a fundamental modern redesign which reinterprets the genes of the classic vehicle to reflect the exterior
- New body, chassis, suspension, steering, engines, gearbox, driver assistance systems and more transform the G-Class while retaining its legendary off-road abilities
- The G 63 features AMG’s hand built 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine which produces 585 hp and 850 Nm of torque. It has an electronically limited top speed of 137 mph – optional AMG driver’s package increases top speed to 149 mph – and can sprint from 0 to 62 mph in 4.5 seconds. It delivers between 18.6 and 18.8 mpg on the combined cycle and emits 343g/km of CO2
- The G-Class has shed around 170 kg with the rigid body shell now being made of a variety of steel grades, while the wings, bonnet, doors and tailgate are made of aluminium
- More effective use of these materials has not only reduced the vehicle’s weight, but also increased the body’s torsional stiffness from 6,537 Nm/deg to 10,162 Nm/deg. This not only improves driving dynamics but also comfort, through reduced noise and vibrations
- The new G-Class is 53 mm longer and 121 mm wider. This benefits the driver and all passengers. Front legroom +38 mm; rear legroom +150 mm; front shoulder room +38 mm; rear shoulder room +27 mm; front elbow room +68mm and rear elbow room + 56 mm
- Electromechanical rack and pinion steering is standard, replacing previous recirculating ball system. This allows driving assistance systems such as Parking Assist to be included, while also improving the driving experience
- At the front is new independent suspension with a double wishbone mounted directly to the ladder-type frame. The lower wishbone’s attachment points are positioned as high as possible to ensure off-road abilities are maintained and even enhanced
- At the rear, in contrast to the predecessor, the new rigid axle is controlled by four trailing arms on each side and a Panhard rod, making driving on the road more comfortable
- The G-Class provides potential for maximum driving pleasure in challenging terrain. It has slope climbing ability of up to 100% on suitable surfaces; ground clearance between the axles now 6mm more at 241 mm (front axle ground clearance of 270 mm, 241mm at the rear); maximum fording depth now 70cm (+10cm); tilt angles of 35° (plus 7°); angle of departure: 30°; angle of approach: 31° (plus 1°) and break-over angle: 26° (plus 1°)
- As before, three fully locking differentials (centre, rear, front) are activated by switches on the dashboard
- The AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission with torque converter has been specifically adapted for the G-Class with reduced shift and response times making driving quieter and more comfortable especially at low engine speeds. It also contributes to reducing fuel consumption
- Dynamic Select is now available with up to five driving modes for the G-Class including; Comfort, Sport, Eco, Individual and the new off-road G-Mode. This adapts the adjustable damping of the chassis, the steering as well as the accelerator characteristics and avoids unnecessary gear shifts and thus ensures optimum control and maximum off-road capability. G-Mode also activates the vehicle’s low-range transfer gearbox
- Iconic features of the G-Class, such as the grab handle in front of the front passenger, the chrome-highlighted switches for the differential locks, the exterior hinges for the doors, the rear-mounted spare wheel and the prominent wing-mounted indicators, have been optimised and retained alongside the characteristic closing sound for the doors
- Touch-sensitive controls on the steering wheel allow the driver to control the infotainment system without looking away from the road due to haptic impulses and additional acoustic feedback from the speakers
- Standard equipment includes a 12.3-inch cockpit display and 12.3-inch infotainment display; 64-colour ambient lighting; Thermotronic three-zone automatic climate control; Burmester surround sound system; Parktronic with 360° camera; Multibeam LED headlights with adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus; electric sunroof; AMG sports exhaust; 20-inch alloy wheels finished in titanium grey; AMG Ride Control suspension; AMG high-performance brakes; permanent four-wheel drive with three 100% locking differentials; and smartphone integration
- Driving Assistance package is standard and features Blind Spot Assist and Active Distance Assist Distronic
- £2,700 AMG Night package includes 21-inch alloys (22-inch as a cost option) and exterior details in obsidian black
- Winter package costs £1,750 and adds a heated windscreen and an auxiliary heater (including remote control)
- A tow bar comes as standard with trailer coupling with ESP trailer stabilisation
- As before, every G-Class is hand-built in Graz, Austria
For full pricing and technical data, please see the attached e-brochure
