Mercedes-AMG G63 launched: All you need to know

- Fresh design highlights in the form of AMG radiator grille with chromed twin louvres, AMG wheel-arch flaring with ‘V8 BITURBO’ logo, 20-inch AMG five-spoke alloy wheels  and more
- Handstitched dual-tone designo leather upholstery, with a choice of attractive colours
- Powered by a 4.0-litre twin turbo engine that generates 577bhp/850Nm
- The ‘Crazy Colour’ edition optional package offers five paint finishes to choose from

The stylish and unconventional Mercedes-Benz, the AMG G63 has been launched in India in its latest avatar. Along with new style highlights, the SUV also gets a fresh set of interior highlights which seem to be borrowed from the S-Class. The company claims that the ladder-frame chassis and the design of the G-Class makes it less vulnerable and more rugged than other vehicles with an integral body. The power steering system has also been designed for rugged off-road use.

Under the hood, the Mercedes-AMG G63 is powered by a 4.0-litre twin turbo engine that generates 577bhp of power and 850Nm of torque. The engine comes mated to a new nine-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The SUV is capable of sprinting from 0-100kmph in about 4.5-seconds and is electronically restricted to a top speed of 220kmph. In the ‘Controlled Efficiency’ driving mode the engine switches off whenever the vehicle stops.

The boxy masculine exterior design has been retained, however for freshness, the new model gets AMG radiator grille with chromed twin louvres, AMG wheel-arch flaring with ‘V8 BITURBO’ logo, AMG exhaust system with twin chromed side tailpipes, 20-inch AMG five-spoke light-alloy wheels which are painted in matte black with a high-sheen finish with red painted brake callipers and 275/50 R 20 tyres. The standard-fit exterior Stainless Steel package completes its overall rugged styled look.

As for the interior, the AMG G63 offers illuminated AMG stainless steel door sill panels, designo leather seats, leather-trimmed dashboard and AMG performance steering wheel as well as door centre panels in ruffled leather, headlining in black DINAMICA microfibre plus ambient lighting. This time around, the vehicle gets dual digital displays on the dashboard. One is for the instrument cluster while the other is the display for the touchscreen system running the latest version of the MBUX operating system. The SUV is offered with AMG Performance steering wheel in black Nappa leather in a four-spoke design and flattened lower section with silver inserts. Known to offer a wide variety of customization options to suit individual taste, the vehicle is offered with handstitched dual-tone designo leather upholstery, with a choice of attractive colours - designo porcelain, designo classic red, designo black, designo light brown, designo sand and designo titanium pearl. The German car manufacturer also offers four unique panel options around the gear knob. 

The ‘Crazy Colour’ edition optional package offers five paint finishes to choose from that includes – tomato red metallic with silver brake calipers, alien green non-metallic, galactic beam metallic with silver brake calipers, solar beam metallic and sunset beam metallic. The interior in the 'Crazy Colour' edition is also offered with exclusive Nappa leather in colour-coordinated topstitching. The colour-coordinated contrast topstitching features on the seats, centre console, dashboard, handbrake and also the beltlines and grab handles on the doors.