GALLERY: 2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 – RM1.46 million

GALLERY: 2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 – RM1.46 million

Nothing shouts excess quite like an AMG G-Class. Sure, you can spend several million more on a supercar or a hypercar, but there’s something about taking Mercedes-Benz’s utilitarian 4×4 and turning it into V8-powered, leather-trimmed rocketship that still boggles the mind.

In truth, we’re quite glad that this institution has survived the test of time, as proof that the automotive industry still has a sense of humour. It’s even better news that an Affalterbach-fettled version continues to be made even as the geländewagen enjoys its first roof-to-tyres makeover since it was introduced back in 1979. Say hello, then, to the new Mercedes-AMG G 63, which you can now buy for the princely sum of RM1,464,888.

Despite being an all-new model, the G-Class retains its trademark rough-hewn design, all flat sides and boxy arches. You still get an impossibly upright face that absolutely exudes road presence, what with its signature round headlights and a massive grille topped with the characteristic three-pointed star.

This effortless cool is ramped up even further on the AMG model, which gets even broader arches to fit the fat 22-inch cross-spoke alloy wheels. The trapezoidal AMG Panamericana grille has been rather controversial in its implementation across the range, but here it looks entirely appropriate, the shiny vertical slats looking like fangs that have been bared. And of course, who can forget the mean-looking side-exit exhausts?

While the period-correct exterior has been largely maintained, the interior is where you really see the car’s newness, the dashboard dominated by a flatscreen panel with twin 12.3-inch displays, plus 64-colour ambient lighting and turbine-style air vents. Classic touches remain, such as the passenger-side grab handle and large switches for all three locking differentials.

GALLERY: 2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 – RM1.46 million

Those switches hint at the off-road prowess underneath, and true to its roots the new G-Class still uses a hardy body-on-frame construction, albeit one that is now 55% stiffer and up to 170 kg lighter than before. The suspension has been completely redesigned with the help of AMG itself, ditching the live front axle for double wishbones; while the solid axle remains at the rear, it now features a Panhard rod for better control.

A car this outlandish needs the firepower to back it up, and happily one of AMG’s famed hand-built engines can be found under the bonnet. It’s the latest 4.0 litre twin-turbocharged V8, and in this application it makes more torque than the flagship AMG GT R sports car – 585 hp at 6,000 rpm and a whopping 850 Nm from 2,500 to 3,500 rpm, sent through a nine-speed AMG Speedshift Plus automatic gearbox.

Stay tuned as our man Hafriz Shah tells you – in great detail – why he loves the G 63 so much in our video review, which will be coming soon. In the meantime, you can read our written review from France – an experience that has already earned it the top spot on this writer’s Top Five list last year.

Last but not least, a big thank you to our photographers at Driven Studios, Sherman Sim and Patrick Seow, for shooting the gorgeous photos that you see here.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • Veyron Owner on Mar 14, 2019 at 7:20 pm

    Those who are genuinely rich will pay RM 1.46million for this rare gem. Those who are poor will only afford a Suzuki Jimny smaller clone of this gem. And then complain about it!

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    • Kuinosan on Mar 14, 2019 at 9:46 pm

      That TMJ ride.

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      • Anthony Gan on Mar 14, 2019 at 11:57 pm

        Before May 9th 2018, there were many orders for luxury cars costing RM2 mil and above.

        Now no more. Why? No more easy money

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        • Rakyat Malaysia on Mar 15, 2019 at 4:08 pm

          Because the rich took their money and left this country. They see no more future with Pakatan on board.

          Many of us, want to leave too but we don’t have the means yet. Our future is getting dimmer and dimmer by the day.

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      • Roti john Sendirian Berhad!! on Mar 15, 2019 at 12:18 am

        The real game changer from Mercedes, habisla X70!

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  • YB Kunta Kinte on Mar 14, 2019 at 7:37 pm

    Only buy this car if you are super rich. Parts alone are like RM100k each.

    Remember, if RM330k car like E300 Bluetec Hybrid can have a parts costing RM125k (battery), this car costing RM1.5 million will have parts that will give you heart attack

    Buy only if you are super rich

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  • mampukah on Mar 14, 2019 at 7:58 pm

    cant even afford RM0.46m…

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Mar 14, 2019 at 8:04 pm

    save the money and buy 10 x70’s and roll like a mafia boss

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  • lol the artsy outdoor & urban photos looks like a copy of Alen Palander’s work

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  • zztop on Mar 14, 2019 at 11:10 pm

    Gorgeous pictures indeed.

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  • panjang on Mar 15, 2019 at 8:54 am

    Shod the rim with decent AT or MT tire and go offroad. Will be fun to see while others rev their engine high to get over obstacle and this beast just purr and get over almost everything.

    I wonder if portal axle is that expensive to manufacture as other proper offroader mostly used normal axle.

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  • Ahmad Albab on Mar 15, 2019 at 11:43 am

    We paultan readers n community should do something about car prices.
    This car should be worth couple hundred grand only. But with our tax, it costs more than a bungalow. In many other countries, people wont give a second look to millions worth of car in Malaysia.
    Paultan, its time, please do something to change the govt policy about AP and tax. You’re one of top 10 website in Malaysia. You got voice. If you say vote for this, fight for this, govt has no choice but to listen. JUST FREAKING FIGHT FOR OUR RIGHTS. YOU GOT VOICE, YOU GOT POWER.
    Car isnt supposed to be a luxury.
    RM30k or 1 year worth of salary for fresh frad in Malaysia can only buy axia.
    We rakyat don’t care if our politician want to live in gold mansion, as long as you dont burden don’t tax the rakyat so much that benefit selected few connected people only. We just want much more money left after car and house payment. This also will stimulate the economy with more purchasing power. For example, people in UAE don’t mind the rulers live luxuriously because average person there living with so much surplus money even after buying supercars – just relying on government salary. Mind you.

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