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2013 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG Revealed

Mercedes-Benz has got itself a little turned around. Details of its monstrous G 63 AMG wagon were revealed earlier this month, but it wasn't until today that the first images were issued.

But with little externally to set it apart from th

Mike Stevens

00:2519 April 2012

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2013 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG Revealed

Mercedes-Benz has got itself a little turned around. Details of its monstrous G 63 AMG wagon were revealed earlier this month, but it wasn't until today that the first images were issued.

But with little externally to set it apart from the updated-for-2013 G-Class (itself barely changed on the outside), today's release offers little in the way of 'new' news.

That said, it certainly looks tough enough. There's a brand-new front bumper creating a more purposeful appearance than the standard bumper fitted to its predecessor, along with a unique grille garnish and larger wheel-arch flares.

AMG's familiar five-spoke wheels fill out the guards, and quad-exhaust pipes are also featured, with a chromed pair poking out from below each of the rear doors.

Replacing the G 55 AMG, the G 63 is powered by Merc's new 5.5 litre bi-turbo V8, its 400kW and 760Nm bettering the 373kW output of the old supercharged 5.4 litre mill.

Above the G 63 AMG is the G 65 AMG, powered by the familiar 6.0 litre twin-turbo V12 engine, delivering a huge 450kW and 1000Nm of torque.

Both engines are matched to a four-wheel-drive layout and a seven-speed automatic transmission.