The Mercedes-AMG G 63 wasn’t always a luxury icon. What started out in the late 1970s as a no-nonsense military vehicle has transformed into a global status symbol, now as common on city streets as it once was in rugged terrain. But with its boxy silhouette, thunderous V8, and sky-high price tag, is the G 63 still about capability, or has it become all about image?

In Episode 5 of Gear Torques, Dan Koh unpacks the fascinating evolution of the G-Wagon, explores its specs in everyday terms, and weighs whether the reality of driving one lives up to the legend. Tune in to find out if the G 63 is truly timeless, or just nostalgia wrapped in luxury.

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