The new Mercedes-AMG G-Class 4×4² was here. Beyond concealing its front and rear logos, the muscled up G-Class has
nothing else to hide providing us with an early look at the new model ahead of
its expected debut later this year.
It’s pretty clear we’re looking at the new
G-Class 4×4² as the undisguised prototype features portal axles and massive
wheels for a huge ground clearance. In addition, it looks very similar to its
predecessor minus the all-new LED headlights and taillights, and the redesigned
interior. These photos do not provide us with a look inside the cabin but they
do show that Mercedes is testing accessories such as the massive roof rack with
two integrated LED light bars at the front, a rear-mounted spare wheel and who
knows what else.
Other changes compared to the regular 2020
Mercedes-Benz G-Class include the extra-wide wheel arches and side steps, as
well as new front and rear bumpers – with a steel extension at the back. It
remains to be seen whether the automaker will continue to badge the off-roader
as the G500 4×4² in Europe and G550 4×4² in North America or switch to a
Mercedes-AMG G63 4×4² designation.
There’s no official information regarding
the powertrain but we all know it’s going to feature the 4.0-liter twin-turbo
V8 unit found in most Mercedes-AMG models nowadays. The only question is the
power plant’s state of tune. In the previous-generation model, the 4.0-liter V8
made 425 PS and 610 Nm of torque. That’s exactly what the
current G500 / G550 makes but wouldn’t it be more appropriate for the new 4×4²
range-topper to get the G63’s version of the 4.0-liter V8 that makes 585 PS and 849 Nm of torque.
