The unique Mercedes-Benz G-Class caught round for 4 many years and was given a number of updates through the years to maintain it contemporary. After redesigning it for the 2019 mannequin 12 months, it appears to be like just like the automaker will at the least give the present model periodic updates in comparable vogue to its predecessor.

Our newest spy photographs present a prototype for the up to date G 63 from AMG. Prototypes for the up to date model of the common G-Class are additionally out testing. They’re due for a debut subsequent 12 months as 2025 fashions for the U.S. market.

Judging by the camouflage gear on the G 63 prototype, the car will get a extra aerodynamically formed entrance fascia with what seems to be energetic shutters. Whereas the final form of the grille ought to stay unchanged, a revised sample is predicted.

The sprint was lined up, suggesting some adjustments inside as effectively. A key replace inside ought to be the addition of the most recent model of Mercedes’ MBUX infotainment system.

2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63 facelift spy photographs – Picture credit score: Baldauf

Ward’s Auto has discovered {that a} semi-active hydraulic suspension system just like the setup discovered within the SL convertible and GT Coupe can be accessible within the up to date G 63. As a substitute of standard anti-roll bars, the hydraulic suspension is linked in any respect 4 corners and may alter damping power back and forth and entrance to rear. It depends on the move of hydraulic fluid and acts on varied knowledge, resembling velocity, steering angle, the highway floor, physique actions, and extra. McLaren makes use of an analogous system for its higher-end supercars.

The G 63 is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 good for 577 hp. Whereas AMG has simply launched a plug-in hybrid powertrain utilizing this V-8 within the GT 63 S E Efficiency 4-Door Coupe and S 63 E Efficiency, do not count on the G 63 to go the plug-in hybrid route simply but.

As a substitute, the Affalterbach tuner will add the mild-hybrid system already provided with the 4.0-liter V-8 in some Mercedes fashions. The system options an electrical motor able to including a short lived enhance of 21 hp. An electrical powertrain is deliberate for the G-Class, in a mannequin presumably dubbed the EQG. It was previewed by 2021’s EQG idea and is confirmed to be coming with a four-motor powertrain.

Mercedes-Benz EQG Idea

A repeat of the 4×4 Squared choice full with portal axles was additionally added to the G 63 lineup abroad final 12 months, although the supply of this selection within the U.S. is but to be introduced.

Although but to be confirmed, the elimination of the V-8 within the non-AMG variations of the G-Class is feasible with the replace, with an inline-6 and mild-hybrid mixture thought to function the substitute within the up to date vary. A G 500 V8 Remaining Version was launched abroad in June. The G 500 is badged as a G 550 within the U.S. and Mercedes has but to say whether or not the G 550 may even swap the V-8 for the inline-6, however the transfer is probably going.

Mercedes in September additionally confirmed plans to launch a child G-Class. It is due later within the decade with an electrical powertrain.