Source: Motorpress /Mercedes-Benz South Africa
The new Mercedes-AMG G 63 –now more AMG than ever before
With active, hydraulic roll stabilisation – the optional AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension Unmistakable and performance-oriented details for a distinctive look inside and out
Electrified – the AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine
The all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 underpins its unique position among performance off-road vehicles with its powerful drive system, new AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension and unique design elements. It also offers an even greater spread between dynamic on-road performance and excellent off-road expertise. The all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 also benefits from cross-model changes. These include the infotainment upgrade, which brings the MBUX infotainment system to the G-Class for the first time.
“The G-Class is an iconic vehicle, and the Mercedes-AMG G 63 has been its top model for years. This success drives us to enhance performance even further, both on and off-road. With upgrades to the V8 engine and a new AMG suspension for improved agility, dynamics, and comfort, the new G 63 is more AMG than ever.”
The all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 is powered by the tried-and-tested AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine. It delivers 430 kW and provides a maximum torque of 850 Nm. A new feature is the combination with 48-volt technology and an integrated starter-generator (ISG). This electrification provides an additional 15 kW of boost and 200 Nm of torque for a short time. From a standstill, the all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 takes just 4.4 seconds to accelerate to 100 km/h. This dynamic propulsion continues to a top speed of 220 km/h. The optionally available AMG Performance Package enables a top speed of 240 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds.
The all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 offers the feeling of agile driving along with enhanced comfort. The AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension with active, hydraulic roll stabilisation and adaptive adjustable damping makes a significant contribution to this. It is available as either an individual option or as part of the AMG Offroad Package PRO and the AMG Performance Package. Active hydraulic elements replace the conventional mechanical torsion-bar transverse stabilisers. The adaptive shock absorbers are equipped with two hydraulic connections – one each on the compression and rebound stages of the damper. The damper chambers on all four wheels are connected via hydraulic lines and the valve block.
The connection of the four suspension struts and pressure regulation via pump and switching valves allows for a very wide spring-rate spread with reduced rolling movements. During dynamic cornering, the hydraulics reduce the roll angle and therefore loss of camber. Thanks to the resulting high camber stiffness and reduced body movement, the all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 steers very precisely. At the same time, the system increases ride comfort when travelling over bumps. It compensates for any unevenness that would otherwise lead to body roll. This has an equally positive effect on comfort and handling. In addition, the AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension enables optimum turn-in and load-change characteristics and thus shapes the typical AMG driving characteristics in terms of dynamics, precision and feedback.
Linked to the driving programmes and the driving status, the AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension also improves the axle articulation. This means that the wheels maintain contact with the ground even when the vehicle is heavily articulated. This leads to a significant increase in traction, climbing ability and off-road comfort as well as reduced strain on both vehicle and driver.
“AMG Traction PRO” generates maximum traction in the “Rock” and “Sand” driving programmes by means of wheel-selective braking torque control depending on the road surface. In addition, the degree of locking the electronically controlled longitudinal differential lock can be adjusted in stages depending on the situation. In order to activate AMG Traction PRO, drivers must first switch on the LOW RANGE off-road gear reduction and activate manual shifting.
“AMG Active Balance Control,” the second additional off-road driving mode, supplements the functions of the AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension in all three off-road driving programmes. This allows the roll stiffness of the vehicle to be adjusted from low to rigid depending on the road surface and driving situation. Drivers can choose from three different settings: while “LOW” has a comfortable suspension setup, it is significantly stiffer in “MID” and very stiff in “HIGH”. This significantly improves the vehicle’s body control and ground contact as well as traction off-road.
This fully automatic, electronically controlled system continuously adjusts the damping at each wheel to the current requirements. This improves driving safety and ride comfort. The damping is adjusted individually for each wheel via two valves (separate for rebound and compression) and is dependent on the driving style, road conditions and the selected suspension level (“Comfort”, “Sport” or “Sport+”). This means that the optimum operating point can always be selected based on a wide range of information such as acceleration or driving speed.
The standard AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission delights sporty drivers with dynamic shift characteristics and an emotional intermediate (double de-clutch) throttle function. Depending on the selected driving programme it allows for sporty and fast or comfortable and barely noticeable gearshifts. Thanks to its nine available gears, the engine is frequently in the optimum speed range. In addition, the AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission combines efficiency and dynamics. If necessary, the torque-converter transmission shifts down to a low gear in a very short time using multiple downshifts in order to utilise the engine's full power. The general characteristics of the transmission can be influenced via AMG DYNAMIC SELECT – there is a choice of different drive programmes with specific drive settings.
With the five DYNAMIC SELECT on-road programmes “Slippery”, “Comfort”, “Sport”, “Sport+” and “Individual”, the differentiation ranges from efficient and comfortable to very sporty. Parameters such as the response of the engine, transmission, suspension and steering are modified. The three stages of the adaptive adjustable damping – “Comfort”, “Sport” and “Sport+” – can be selected separately if required. The three off-road driving programmes “Sand”, “Trail” and “Rock” are available for off-road use.
Inside and out, unmistakable design elements give the all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 its unique appearance. The MANUFAKTUR hyper blue magno exterior colour is available exclusively for the top model. Its front end is characterised by a new AMG-specific bumper with three vertical louvres in front of the air intakes. There are also stainless-steel inserts in the bumper. Adaptive MULTIBEAM LED headlights are included as standard. Thanks to intelligent lighting functions, they illuminate the road according to the situation and react to the current traffic situation with the help of 84 individually controllable high-performance LEDs. The taillights also feature LED technology.
Other brand features include the AMG crest on the bonnet and in the exterior mirror projection for the first time as well as the AMG fuel filler cap in silver chrome with design elements in black. Silver-painted brake callipers, perforated brake discs and new 50.8-centimetre (20-inch) AMG alloy wheels in five-twin-spoke design round off the exterior design. In total, there is a choice of six different wheel designs in sizes from 50.8 to 55.9 centimetres (20 to 22 inches), available in up to three different colour designs.
The optional AMG Exterior Carbon Fibre Package emphasises the performance of the all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63. The spare wheel cover, bumper inserts and visual underride guard at the front and rear are finished in carbon fibre. This also includes the radiator grille in dark chrome as well as mirror covers and inserts in the exterior protective moulding in carbon design. A spare wheel ring in black magno/metallic and darkened indicator and headlight housings at the front and rear round off the portfolio.
The interior of the all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 also features unique details that emphasise its sporty design. The standard-fit AMG Performance three-twin-spoke steering wheel in nappa leather with seamlessly integrated touch-control surfaces has its origins in motorsport and emphasises the sporty cockpit. The round AMG steering wheel buttons with brilliant displays and their intuitive operating logic serve to control AMG-specific driving functions and all driving programmes. AMG logos in the steering wheel spokes, in the central display, in the door sill panels and on the floor mats and front seat backrests are also included as standard. The trim elements are finished in black piano lacquer.
As an option, the interior of the all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 can be transformed into a luxurious lounge with the SUPERIOR Line Interior. Among other things, it includes additional nappa leather trim, elements in diamond design and active multi-contour seats including the ENERGIZING Package Plus with massage function and seat climate control.
An additional display style is available to customers in the driver's display: the “Supersport” mode with a central, round tachometer and horizontal displays to the left and right of it in perspective create a spatial impression of depth. The central display also emphasises the dynamic orientation with individual AMG displays such as visualisation of the driving programmes or telemetry data.
Total Price incl. VAT incl. CO₂ Tax and 5 year/100 000km PremiumDrive Comfort Care Service and Maintenance Plan
“The G-Class is an iconic vehicle, and the Mercedes-AMG G 63 has been its top model for years. This success drives us to enhance performance even further, both on and off-road. With upgrades to the V8 engine and a new AMG suspension for improved agility, dynamics, and comfort, the new G 63 is more AMG than ever.”
The all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 is powered by the tried-and-tested AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine. It delivers 430 kW and provides a maximum torque of 850 Nm. A new feature is the combination with 48-volt technology and an integrated starter-generator (ISG). This electrification provides an additional 15 kW of boost and 200 Nm of torque for a short time. From a standstill, the all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 takes just 4.4 seconds to accelerate to 100 km/h. This dynamic propulsion continues to a top speed of 220 km/h. The optionally available AMG Performance Package enables a top speed of 240 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds.
The all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 offers the feeling of agile driving along with enhanced comfort. The AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension with active, hydraulic roll stabilisation and adaptive adjustable damping makes a significant contribution to this. It is available as either an individual option or as part of the AMG Offroad Package PRO and the AMG Performance Package. Active hydraulic elements replace the conventional mechanical torsion-bar transverse stabilisers. The adaptive shock absorbers are equipped with two hydraulic connections – one each on the compression and rebound stages of the damper. The damper chambers on all four wheels are connected via hydraulic lines and the valve block.
The connection of the four suspension struts and pressure regulation via pump and switching valves allows for a very wide spring-rate spread with reduced rolling movements. During dynamic cornering, the hydraulics reduce the roll angle and therefore loss of camber. Thanks to the resulting high camber stiffness and reduced body movement, the all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 steers very precisely. At the same time, the system increases ride comfort when travelling over bumps. It compensates for any unevenness that would otherwise lead to body roll. This has an equally positive effect on comfort and handling. In addition, the AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension enables optimum turn-in and load-change characteristics and thus shapes the typical AMG driving characteristics in terms of dynamics, precision and feedback.
Linked to the driving programmes and the driving status, the AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension also improves the axle articulation. This means that the wheels maintain contact with the ground even when the vehicle is heavily articulated. This leads to a significant increase in traction, climbing ability and off-road comfort as well as reduced strain on both vehicle and driver.
“AMG Traction PRO” generates maximum traction in the “Rock” and “Sand” driving programmes by means of wheel-selective braking torque control depending on the road surface. In addition, the degree of locking the electronically controlled longitudinal differential lock can be adjusted in stages depending on the situation. In order to activate AMG Traction PRO, drivers must first switch on the LOW RANGE off-road gear reduction and activate manual shifting.
“AMG Active Balance Control,” the second additional off-road driving mode, supplements the functions of the AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension in all three off-road driving programmes. This allows the roll stiffness of the vehicle to be adjusted from low to rigid depending on the road surface and driving situation. Drivers can choose from three different settings: while “LOW” has a comfortable suspension setup, it is significantly stiffer in “MID” and very stiff in “HIGH”. This significantly improves the vehicle’s body control and ground contact as well as traction off-road.
This fully automatic, electronically controlled system continuously adjusts the damping at each wheel to the current requirements. This improves driving safety and ride comfort. The damping is adjusted individually for each wheel via two valves (separate for rebound and compression) and is dependent on the driving style, road conditions and the selected suspension level (“Comfort”, “Sport” or “Sport+”). This means that the optimum operating point can always be selected based on a wide range of information such as acceleration or driving speed.
The standard AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission delights sporty drivers with dynamic shift characteristics and an emotional intermediate (double de-clutch) throttle function. Depending on the selected driving programme it allows for sporty and fast or comfortable and barely noticeable gearshifts. Thanks to its nine available gears, the engine is frequently in the optimum speed range. In addition, the AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission combines efficiency and dynamics. If necessary, the torque-converter transmission shifts down to a low gear in a very short time using multiple downshifts in order to utilise the engine's full power. The general characteristics of the transmission can be influenced via AMG DYNAMIC SELECT – there is a choice of different drive programmes with specific drive settings.
With the five DYNAMIC SELECT on-road programmes “Slippery”, “Comfort”, “Sport”, “Sport+” and “Individual”, the differentiation ranges from efficient and comfortable to very sporty. Parameters such as the response of the engine, transmission, suspension and steering are modified. The three stages of the adaptive adjustable damping – “Comfort”, “Sport” and “Sport+” – can be selected separately if required. The three off-road driving programmes “Sand”, “Trail” and “Rock” are available for off-road use.
Inside and out, unmistakable design elements give the all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 its unique appearance. The MANUFAKTUR hyper blue magno exterior colour is available exclusively for the top model. Its front end is characterised by a new AMG-specific bumper with three vertical louvres in front of the air intakes. There are also stainless-steel inserts in the bumper. Adaptive MULTIBEAM LED headlights are included as standard. Thanks to intelligent lighting functions, they illuminate the road according to the situation and react to the current traffic situation with the help of 84 individually controllable high-performance LEDs. The taillights also feature LED technology.
Other brand features include the AMG crest on the bonnet and in the exterior mirror projection for the first time as well as the AMG fuel filler cap in silver chrome with design elements in black. Silver-painted brake callipers, perforated brake discs and new 50.8-centimetre (20-inch) AMG alloy wheels in five-twin-spoke design round off the exterior design. In total, there is a choice of six different wheel designs in sizes from 50.8 to 55.9 centimetres (20 to 22 inches), available in up to three different colour designs.
The optional AMG Exterior Carbon Fibre Package emphasises the performance of the all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63. The spare wheel cover, bumper inserts and visual underride guard at the front and rear are finished in carbon fibre. This also includes the radiator grille in dark chrome as well as mirror covers and inserts in the exterior protective moulding in carbon design. A spare wheel ring in black magno/metallic and darkened indicator and headlight housings at the front and rear round off the portfolio.
The interior of the all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 also features unique details that emphasise its sporty design. The standard-fit AMG Performance three-twin-spoke steering wheel in nappa leather with seamlessly integrated touch-control surfaces has its origins in motorsport and emphasises the sporty cockpit. The round AMG steering wheel buttons with brilliant displays and their intuitive operating logic serve to control AMG-specific driving functions and all driving programmes. AMG logos in the steering wheel spokes, in the central display, in the door sill panels and on the floor mats and front seat backrests are also included as standard. The trim elements are finished in black piano lacquer.
As an option, the interior of the all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 can be transformed into a luxurious lounge with the SUPERIOR Line Interior. Among other things, it includes additional nappa leather trim, elements in diamond design and active multi-contour seats including the ENERGIZING Package Plus with massage function and seat climate control.
An additional display style is available to customers in the driver's display: the “Supersport” mode with a central, round tachometer and horizontal displays to the left and right of it in perspective create a spatial impression of depth. The central display also emphasises the dynamic orientation with individual AMG displays such as visualisation of the driving programmes or telemetry data.
Total Price incl. VAT incl. CO₂ Tax and 5 year/100 000km PremiumDrive Comfort Care Service and Maintenance Plan
G 63 AMG: R 4 415 916
AMG DYNAMIC SELECT: five on-road and three off-road driving programmes