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Desert Spec 2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 Looks Juicy

Because sandy beige was a traditional color for the classic Gelandewagen, every few years a "desert spec" G-Class pops up. This is the first version we've seen of the all-new generation.
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Photo: stayshifting Instagram page
Desert Spec 2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 Looks JuicyDesert Spec 2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 Looks JuicyDesert Spec 2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 Looks Juicy
The exterior color is called Desert Sand, obviously, and belongs to the designo catalog of super-expensive options, just like the macchiato beige interior leather. The excellent G63 looks set for combat, even though this collectible is the sort of car people wash every other day.

You can easily tell it's the latest model due to the unique way in which the round headlights have been re-invented and the slightly bulbous Panamerican grille design that's exclusive to the G63. But at the same time, there's something reassuringly classic about the shape, even though nothing is shared with previous iterations of the G-Class.

We found this example on the Instagram page stayshifting, and it says the Miami-based G63 was already sold. However, we've discovered another Desert Sand G63 wearing 6603 Dubai plates and having the same satin bull bar, plus another one with a body-colored bar. Could this be a popular spec?

Even though the G-Class is a popular SUV for the school run, you'll be happy to know that the 2019 model handles less like a bus. Mercedes went to town on the underpinnings, shedding about 170 kilograms of weight and installing two separate arms for the front suspension, not the axle of old.

Being a G63 means you also get dual exhaust pipes sticking out of both sides, and it sounds fantastic, as you'll be able to hear in the video below. They've downsized the engine quite a lot, going from 5.5 liters to 4.0, but power is up, and performance is amazing. Despite still being a capable off-roader, it will reach 100 kph(62 mph) in around 4.5 seconds, and it's pretty stable all the way to its top speed.


   

A post shared by #SPR_63 (@supreme__63) on Feb 6, 2019 at 4:01am PST



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Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida.
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