Mercedes pickup conquers the desert

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Mercedes is famous for its luxury cars, but the G-class workhorses are also the hallmark of the brand. And not so long ago, the designers from Stuttgart created something completely new, a car that can outshine even the legendary American pickups - the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6X6.

The history of this six-wheeled giant began in 2008, when a series of pickup trucks for the Australian army was released. Later, someone came up with the idea to create a comfortable civilian version. And in 2013, this incredible machine went into production, albeit in small batches.

Appearance

The cabin of the elite Mercedes pickup has undergone changes compared to both the relatively civilian Gelendvagen and the military prototype. The car has impressive wheel arches, freely accommodating 37-inch tires. Having upgraded the Mercedes military pickup truck, the designers lengthened the cab for greater comfort. However, the overall design is similar to that of standard AMG G-Class vehicles.

The same lights and grille, shapehood. But the car, of course, began to look much more impressive. Huge wheels turned the three-axle Mercedes into a real monster. Its length reaches 5.85 m, width - 2.1 m, height - 2.2 m.

Specifications

This giant, whose gross weight reaches 4500 kg, can not be called a slow truck, because this is contrary to the idea of cars from AMG. This pickup truck from Mercedes is equipped with a 5.5-liter turbocharged V8 engine that produces 544 hp. With. and 760 Nm paired with a seven-speed automatic transmission. This allows the six-wheeled monster to accelerate to 100 km/h in just 5.9 seconds, which is very, very good. Of course, such indicators lead to high fuel consumption - almost 19 liters in the combined cycle. Therefore, the pickup is equipped with fuel tanks with a total volume of 159 liters.

Off-road

Maximum speed is not so great - 160 km/h due to the electronic limiter. But for the desert, but they created a car specifically for such areas, and this is quite enough. The geometric cross-country ability and traction reserve of the car is simply phenomenal. The ground clearance is 460 mm, thanks to portal bridges, similar to those put on the Unimogs. A complete package of five lockable differentials, a reduction gear, and even a tire inflation system allow you to crawl out on almost any dune. The approach angle is 52°, which is incredible. For the desert, this Mercedes pickup is perfect.

Its poor agility is no big deal, and the comfort of the Mercedes seasons it nicelypatency of an army vehicle.

Salon

The equipment of the car is traditionally rich, and sometimes even somewhat surprising. For example, a cargo body lined with bamboo. The cabin has four separate seats with high armrests and excellent lateral support. There is an electric adjustment, heating and ventilation for each seat. The interior trim is combined: polished aluminum, carbon, leather and Alcantara - a material typical of AMG Gelendvagens. The driver will also be pleased with the large display of the multimedia system on the central panel.

In general, there are no fundamental differences from the standard "Gelika". Rear passengers get more legroom.

This machine seems rather strange and inconsistent with the image of a reputable military manufacturer. But she repeats the fate of the usual "Gelendvagen" - a military vehicle, which, due to its outstanding qualities, has become popular among civilian buyers. Just more, more expensive. As a car for we althy Arab buyers, this Mercedes is perfect. This is a very expensive car, which is a pleasure to surprise the audience, accustomed to classic SUVs. The car has a very memorable appearance, it has unsurpassed characteristics among civilian passenger models and at the same time is very comfortable. Therefore, its release is by no means a gamble. It is designed for rich buyers, and believe me, there are enough of them.