The luxurious off-roaders might look the same, but there are some significant changes under the skin.
, which launched in 2018. There is some detail aerodynamic work here, some slightly different trim there, redesigned alloy wheels, and a new exterior color or two. But under the G-wagen's skin, the differences are electrifying. Literally.
Now, even the hardcore enthusiasts who engineer, test, and build the G-Class in Graz, Austria, admit that despite its triple differential locks and its ability to climb 45-degree inclines, traverse 35-degree slopes, and wade through 28 inches of water, more than 99 percent of owners never venture off road.
The AMG Traction Pro feature, available in Sand and Rock modes when Low Range is selected, will spin the front and rear wheels at different speeds to help extricate the G 63 if it’s bogged in sand or mud or deep snow. In simple terms, the system works by varying the speed of the spinning wheels at either the front or rear axle—depending on whether you’re trying to go forward or reverse out of trouble—to allow sand or mud or snow to build and pack under the tires closest to your escape route.
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