One of the best and coolest SUVs ever has become better and cooler in the redesigned Mercedes-AMG G63. Like with the standard G550, the G63 had many of the previous model's drawbacks fixed or improved with the redesign. The new AMG G63 is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 577 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque, traveling from zero to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds and paired to an AMG Speedshift 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic. Major aspects distinguishing the G63 from the G550 are an AMG-specific grille and front bumper, AMG 20-inch alloys, dual side exhaust pipes, and Biturbo badges next to the front doors. Pricing for the new Mercedes-AMG G63 starts at $156,450.
The next-to-last example above is an AMG G63 modified by aftermarket Mercedes-Benz tuner Brabus known as the Brabus 800. As indicated in its name, the Brabus 800 has been tuned to produce 800 horsepower and 737 lb-ft of torque, reducing the 0-60 mph time close to four seconds flat. In addition, the Brabus 800 is restyled to include flared fenders, extra LED lighting, hood vents, a rear spoiler, Double-B badging to replace the original Three-Pointed Star badging, and a carbon fiber spare tire cover. Brabus redid the interior in its own fine leather and other trim, and outfitted the cabin ceiling with a starry night sky similar to those in Rolls-Royce models. In total, the Brabus 800 package pushes the Mercedes-AMG G63 past $400k.
In other news, Brabus recently unveiled the 800 Adventure XLP, an AMG G63 raised, stretched, and converted into a pickup. Not only is it absolutely insane, the craziest part about the 800 Adventure XLP is that it contains a landing pad for drones. It is perfect for those who want to off-road in the most extravagant way possible.
Overall, the current Mercedes-AMG G63 is one of my absolute favorite SUVs along with the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Lamborghini Urus featured in previous posts. It wasn't until my trip to Beverly Hills over a month ago when I got photos of the new G63 for the first time. On the other hand, the two Mercedes-Benz G-Class models I know for sure I haven't seen in the flesh yet are the previous-generation AMG G63 6x6 and the Maybach G650 Landaulet; I would flip out the moment I see either of these two models up close.
I have included photos I took of the current Mercedes-Benz G550 for your viewing pleasure.
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