The new G-Wagen lineup is about to get much more exciting, with Mercedes‘ AMG division preparing the 2022 G-Class 4×4². In development since last year, it will succeed the G550 4×4², which was known as the G500 4×4² in global markets, and was recently caught lapping the Nurburgring, subsequent to the cold weather-testing phase of the past few months.
The model, whose official name is still
unknown, though it’s believed to be sold under the AMG brand, won’t fully
reveal its design just yet, but the highlights are obvious: huge fenders, big
side steps, mandatory steel bumper protection at the back due to the elevated
ground clearance, roof rack accessible via the rear ladder, and a few other
touches. These will be complemented by different upholstery and trim, and
perhaps other interior upgrades.
Mercedes’ all-new AMG G-Class 4×4² will
arrive with portal axles, long-travel suspension, off-road tires and a light
bar mounted on the roof. We still don’t know anything official about the engine
yet, but it will likely use a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 like the one found
in the latest G63. In that model, it
produces 577 HP and 850 Nm of torque, for a 0-100 km/h of 4.5 seconds and a 240 km/h top speed with the
optional AMG Driver’s Package.
The 2022 G-Class 4×4² is expected to break
cover before the end of the year.
