Cars have gotten a lot more flashy over the past few decades. They used to be used to get from A to B, but now? They’re seen as full-on accessories and status symbols. If you want a status symbol that will have people thinking you’re in the mafia but can also outrun the cops, this 2024 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Grand Edition. You see, the G wagon started life as a rugged, utilitarian workhorse, but as the years have gone by, Mercedes has found more and more ways to refine it. And the rest is history. This particular G-Wagon is 1 of just 1,000 units in the world, making it a real unicorn.

Exterior and Interior
Climbing up into this monster, you are pleasantly greeted with an extremely plush interior. The beautiful black leather seats greet you with heating, cooling, and massage functionality, allowing everyone to get comfortable. The dashboard is dominated by 2 massive widescreen displays. The intuitive infotainment system is controlled in the center, and with that comes the insane Burmester sound system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the screen on the left showcases the gauge cluster with additional driver information. A panoramic sunroof allows for an open-air experience. The boxy shape is instantly recognizable, having barely changed in over 40 years. The unique MANUFAKTUR Night Black Magno adds a bit of flair to the otherwise slab-sided body, while 22″ AMG Forged Wheels in Matte Tech Gold contrast nicely. With additional accessories like the AMG Night Package, front nudge bar, and splashes of bronze scattered along the doors and spare wheel cover, you get the impression that while it might be a mall crawler, it is ready for an apocalypse whenever you need it.

Engine
Under that boxy square hood lies Mercedes’ M177 4-liter twin turbo V8, an engine that can absolutely sing thanks to a Switchable AMG Performance Exhaust System. Making nearly 600 hp, this big old thing can get up to 60 mph in around 4.5 seconds. That’s enough to put some sports cars in their place. Sending that power to all 4 wheels is a 9-speed automatic transmission.