AMG G63

The other day, my family and I went back to my husband's parents' house and found that the parking lotNew AMG G63 (W464)was parked. It was purchased by my brother-in-law some time ago. He said, "Since you're here, why don't you take a ride?" So, after I finished my business at my parents' house, I decided to take a ride with my husband.

This G-Class is aFirst full model change in 39 yearsIt has attracted a lot of attention because it is very popular and is not easily available in Japan today.

AMG G63 Specifications

This AMG G63 has a4-liter V8 twin-turbo engineIt produces 585 hp and 850 Nm and is equipped with a 9-speed AT transmission.I've never heard of a 9-step AT before. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and top speed of 220 km/h(240 km/h for vehicles equipped with AMG Driver's Package)It is said that.

The car weighs 2560 kg and has body dimensions of 4873 mm in length, 1984 mm in width, and 1966 mm in height. Wow, this is a ridiculously large car.

By the way, the key to the specifications of your brother's G63 is.European specification two-piece stock muffleror(Surprised the muffler is out the side, not the back), ,

."Stock 22-inch wheels with European specifications（The total cost of the tires and wheels is said to exceed 1,000,000 yen.",.

In addition, "Spare wheel cover AMG decal(One-off production)The design was also very unusual.

So, first I was allowed to get in the passenger seat. At first, I didn't know how to open the door, and after a while, I finally said, "Push the keyhole on the door to open the door.I found out that "the

The car was also high, so it was a little cumbersome to get in. I don't know where to put my feet and hands for support," said his brother.I still don't get it either.He said.

This G63 comes with the AMG Exclusive Package, which gives the interior a more luxurious specification. The seats are thick, comfortable and spacious with a good hold, but according to his brother, ".Compared to the S63AMG, the seats are smaller. Also, I get tired after a long ride.Yes," he said.

When I actually started driving, I was surprised to find that the car had a very high line of sight. The eye level is much higher than the impression from the outside, making the car very easy to drive for its width.

The ride is also comfortable.The S63AMG Coupe's relaxed feelIt seemed very similar to the

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Also surprising.The sheer number of insects that hit the windshield on the highway.The sound of insects constantly bumping and squashing against the windshield, and the windshield gets dirtier and dirtier... (-_-) My brother says that the windshield is a very dirty windshield.

'The windshield is standing up, so there's nothing we can do about it. But it's even worse when you drive on the highway at night. I have to wash the car immediately after one drive on the highway. This isThere is a slope owner"Da."

I'm not sure if this is a common thing or not. I don't know if there is such a thing.......

After my husband drove the car one way, I was next to be allowed to drive it. While it was easier to drive with a higher line of sight, it was also easier toIt was difficult to handle the car on curves.Even if you turn the steering wheel with the feeling of a Panamera, it doesn't turn as you want it to.(My Panamera has rear axle steering, so maybe that's too much.)I had to take a big turn a lot of times.

For off-road vehicles that are intended to be driven on bumpy or unpainted roads, the "If there is too little play in the steering wheel, the opposite is dangerous.This is why they are designed this way.

I see - even the same car is completely different between a sports car and an off-road vehicle.

I was allowed to drive for about ten minutes before I was told, "I never thought I would be allowed to drive on the slopes!I was too excited to remember much about the ride, etc., and all the information I just wrote down is all I have.(Content thin.)I am not sure if this is a good idea or not. So, I would like to introduce my husband's findings again.

AMG G63 husband review

Doors/Interior

Press the keyhole portion of the doorknob.The door opens with a click.This feeling is very similar to that of an air-cooled Porsche. The door catches use an old-fashioned method, unlike the specifications of modern cars. The door closes with a metallic click, but because of the tightness of the sealNote that a closed window can easily become a half door.It is. This is also similar to the air-cooled Porsche.

The interior of the car smells very similar to the AMG S63 Coupe, with a luxurious and opulent interior. The body is off-white leather, and an IWC watch sits under the center console.

Engine / Ride

When the engine is started, with a lively V8 soundM117 engine squeezing out 585pswakes up. It was considerably louder, clearly louder than the S63 Coupe.

When you step on the accelerator, it starts to move smoothly.When starting out, you don't feel the 2.5 ton weight of the car in the slightest.The rolling feel and smoothness at low speeds are in the quite good category.

Due to the low gear ratio of the steeringIf you don't turn the steering wheel a little more than usual, it will turn around a lot.The first time you switch from a sports car to another, for example, you need to be careful. Care should be taken at first, for example, when switching from a sports car to a new car.Tires are 22-inch Continental Sport Contact 5It is completely worn out. In comfort mode, I don't feel any thrust or suspension weight.

In a city with lots of stop-and-go traffic.As long as you keep gentle gas pedal work in mind, the ride is quite gentle.On the other hand, if the access is opened and closed roughly, the power of the G63 makes it a little jerky. On the other hand, if you open and close the access roughly, the power of the G63 makes it a little jerky at times. However, I think this is because the owner's way of driving and my way of driving are different and do not match with what I learned from the AT.

expressway

You leave the city and enter the highway. As you step deeply on the accelerator from the tollbooth, theLight and powerful acceleration is instantly obtainable.But even here, I did not feel the weight of the car at all. Rather, I felt as if I were riding in a light car weighing about 1600 kg.

The catalog values are listed as "585 hp, 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds."Due to the high height of the vehicle, the actual acceleration is not as good as the figures suggest.But even so, it is almost unbeatable on Japanese highways. Even if we were in a sports carDon't make the mistake of trying to accelerate the G63.Id.

The exhaust note is a slurping, ragged sound of a V8 with a slight dryness to it.It sounds drier than the S63 coupe.When the exhaust valve is opened with a button, the engine volume is quite loud, which makes it fun to drive.

As for the comparison with the old model, I haven't test-driven the old one properly, so I can't compare the ride quality in detail.It was certainly not a ladder-frame authentic off-roader ride.very close to a normal SUV.(but only at the "close" level)

In straight driving situations and city driving, it has a strong passenger car feel, but in curves and high speed corners, it feels a little rusty. With the Mercedes-Benz GLS that I drove before, even in such situations, the car felt like aA little more grounded.The G-Class was a little different in that respect.

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Mode / Transmission

Comfort mode is best for highway cruising at a constant speed.It is. The ride is quite damped and comfortable, with no unpleasant vibrations or bumps.

Next, we will discuss theWhen the switch at hand is set to sport mode, the foot stiffens a little andEven when driving at the pace of a fast car in the overtaking lane of an empty Chugoku Expressway, I could feel a firm ground contact.

Then, when the car is set to Sport Plus, the legs become even stiffer and more stable. However, theThe knack and vibration will be greater, so I personally like the sport mode best for the best balance.It is.

Next, try shifting with the paddles in manual mode. The shifting is not particularly fast, but it is not slow either.Comfortable transmission with no shifting shocksI was impressed. I felt that if the need arose, sport driving would be possible.

Brakes, etc.

I had no complaints about the brakes and felt they had sufficient stopping power for my needs. They were also controllable.Good balance between tread force and stroke, as is typical of Mercedes.Therefore, the more you step on it, the more it works.

Next, I took the car onto a mountain road. This is not a car that talks about cornering, so there is a lot of quicksand roll and up-and-down eye movement, but it does its job well and does not feel anxious or unreliable like a typical family car. Rather.The type of car that makes you want to drive leisurely without driving fast.It is.

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Although the car is an AMG car.The powerful power is not for flying, but only for "leeway".I felt it was a car. Even when the roads are clear, I don't really want to drive it, but rather cruise around peacefully. This is completely different from Porsche's Macan and Cayenne.

Not enough for those who like sports cars.It may be, but it's a comfortable car with a great view and easy to drive.Good for people who like the design of the G-Class and are looking for a good way to flow around town, or for a relaxing long distance cruise with family and friends.I think.

If I have a chance, I would like to test its off-road performance by driving on snow-covered roads next time.