2024 Mercedes AMG G63 Tokyo Street Driving Impression | Yutaka Yamagishi / 山岸 大

The G-Class, which debuted in 1979, is a very popular model with total production exceeding 500,000 units in 2023. The AMG-made V8 DOHC twin-turbo engine mounted in the front of the G63AMG, which underwent a big minor change in 2018, has two turbines in parallel between the V-banks With the hot-V layout to be deployed, the engine delivers 585ps/6000rpm and 850Nm/2500-3500rpm from a displacement of 3982cc, and the manufacturer's announced dynamic performance is 0-100km/h acceleration in 4.5 seconds and top speed reaches 240km/h.
One of the big attractions of this G63AMG is that if you use the paddle shifters on the back of the steering wheel to shift up and down the dual-clutch 9-speed semi-automatic gearbox, you can also enjoy a sporty driving experience that you would not expect from a very large SUV. The full-time 4WD front/rear split ratio of 40 front and 60 rear ensures natural handling when sport driving. The body rigidity, which is now an aluminum monocoque, is very high, and although the front suspension is double wishbone style and the rear is old-fashioned rigid, it provided a high quality ride comfort even in city driving for a full-scale off-roader. The tires mounted on the Maybach-designed 22-inch aluminum wheels worn by this test car are Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asymmetrico tires, which are extremely thick, measuring 295 40 R22.
These Maybach-designed aluminum wheels are slightly heavier than the spoke-type AMG wheels, so when going over a gap, the driver felt the vibration transmitted with a slight delay. The wheelbase of 2,890mm contributes to the off-road angle, stability in corners, and comfort of the rear seat. It was sufficient and decelerated the large and heavy body well. Driving the car on the Metropolitan Highway, I was able to recognize once again that this car is, after all, a sports car in the shape of an SUV. Although off-road is supposed to be its specialty, I think the G63AMG with this engine is a sports SUV that is one of the most agile on-road machines, so it would be perfect if the brakes could be strengthened for safety reasons as well.
It's very exciting, easy to drive, and the styling is unique, and the classic gray and black metallic color combination used on the G63AMG we are driving today is also very cool, so it's no wonder it's so popular. This is a very exciting driver's car.
【Main Specifications】
Overall length x width x height: 4665 mm x 1985 mm x 1975 mm
Wheelbase 2890mm, vehicle weight 2530kg,
Seating capacity 5 persons
Engine 3982cc V8 DOHC twin turbo (585ps/6000rpm, 850Nm/2500-3500rpm)
Transmission 9AT, Drivetrain: Full-time 4WD,
Tire size 275/50R20 (Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asymmetrico)
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