If you’re dropping ₹3.80 crore on a G-Class, you’re not buying it to sit in traffic. Mercedes-Benz India has launched the AMG G 63 Offroad Pro, a dedicated variant that swaps cosmetic fluff for mechanical hardware. It’s the first time the G 63 gets a build specifically for buyers who actually take the SUV off tarmac. The price is ex-showroom, all-India, and yes, it’s steep. But for the niche this car serves, it’s less about the badge and more about what happens when the road ends.
The core difference here isn’t the paint job or the wheels. It’s the AMG Active Ride Control suspension, which adds active roll stabilization that the standard car doesn’t have. Two new modes come with it: AMG Traction Pro and AMG Active Balance Control. Traction Pro manages braking torque per wheel in Rock and Sand programs, essentially helping the SUV dig itself out of loose surfaces. You get seven stages of locking adjustment. Active Balance Control lets you manually tune roll stiffness across three stages, from soft to rigid, depending on whether you’re crawling over rocks or carving through dunes.
Under the hood, nothing changes. It’s the same 4.0-litre bi-turbo V8 with 48V mild-hybrid assistance, pushing out 585hp and 850Nm. That’s a 0-100kmph run in 4.4 seconds and a top speed capped at 240kmph. Drive goes through AMG Performance 4Matic. Inside, you’re looking at MBUX with NTG7 software, augmented reality navigation, and Nappa leather. It’s largely carried over from the standard G 63. No rework, no new features. Just the same premium cabin you’d expect at this price point.
Visually, the Offroad Pro gets 20-inch AMG five-twin-spoke wheels in matte black with a diamond-turned rim edge. They’re wrapped in 275/50 R20 rubber. There’s also a Professional roof rack with aluminium panels and a removable rear ladder. This isn’t for show. It’s for loading expedition gear. The car is a specialist pick within the G 63 range, not a replacement for the standard model. Mercedes-Benz India has confirmed limited availability, so buyers will need to check with dealers on allocation and waiting periods before signing anything off.