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2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 Prototype Reveals Interior For the First Time

It's been a while since we last saw a 2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 prototype, but this is the first time that we can take a good look at the future model's interior.
2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 prototype interior 13 photos
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As most of you have probably noticed already, this is most likely not the exact same G63 that you will get to see on the streets but with just a tiny bit of camouflage on it.

We say this because, if you look closely, there are a couple of details that don't quite make sense on a G-Class that's been touched by Mercedes-AMG engineers and designers.

First of all, that three-bar grille has nothing in common with the usual single-bar grille found on every other modern AMG model. Second of all, the car in question seems to be rather cheaply specced, since it has old-school halogen headlights and the dashboard features analog instrumentation.

On the plus side, the visible part of the center console is production-ready, and we can check out the E-Class Coupe-like AC vents, which give the cockpit a more aeronautical feel. As you can see, the extra width of the chassis makes for a much roomier cockpit, with the additional space being most noticeable between the seats and the doors.

Engine-wise, the all-new G63 is expected to feature the same version of the AMG-developed M177 engine as the latest Mercedes-AMG E63, but with a small difference in output. The twin-turbocharged, 4.0-liter V8 develops up to 612 PS and 850 Nm (627 lb-ft) of torque in the E63 S 4Matic+, so we're expecting around 580 PS in the G-Wagen.

Paired with a multi-clutch automatic transmission, a more street-friendly version of 4Matic all-wheel-drive and a multi-link front axle, the model should drive a lot better on paved roads. There are also rumors of either air suspension or electronically controlled dampers.

Sadly, there's a good chance that the front differential lock will go the way of the Dodo in the new G-Class, mostly because there wouldn't be a lot of room for it with an independent front suspension. That said, the decision to skip it will bring a substantial contribution to the massive weight reduction that is expected from the second-generation Gelandewagen, since the car is supposed to shed up to 400 kg (882 pounds) on some versions.
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Alex handled his first real steering wheel at the age of five (on a field) and started practicing "Scandinavian Flicks" at 14 (on non-public gravel roads). Following his time at the University of Journalism, he landed his first real job at the local franchise of Top Gear magazine a few years before Mircea (Panait). Not long after, Alex entered the New Media realm with the autoevolution.com project.
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