The Mercedes-AMG G 63 4x4 Squared Is by Far the Best Off-Roader I’ve Ever Tested & Here’s Why!

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[@stustler68]

Man, I’m going to actually feel bad for Roman when he has to give this G wagon back. But I guess as the saying goes, it’s better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all. Hopefully your channels keep growing enough that you can buy your own in the near future.

[@devildog5354]

He just needs to cut Tommy's allowance (laughing)...

[@TheAeswein]

Haha! Well said.

[@tomoneal5627]

They are outsold until 2025 🙈😂😂

[@ldmtag]

Instead of buying one of each truck make in every possible size class long-term trucks next year they can buy this and two to three of the hottestt 2024 models.

[@FreeTimeFeats]

Mr. WhistlinDiesel can show you just how much it can Offroad without worrying about damaging it!

[@lukasvass681]

But he actally damaged it, didn’t he?

[@FreeTimeFeats]

@@lukasvass681 he really really did. So you can see how far it jumps dunes, launches from trailers, and more without worrying about the dealership getting mad 😂

[@_._._._._._]

@@FreeTimeFeats but it wasn’t a „squared“

[@BlackPearl-bp]

@@_._._._._._ Yes I do agree it wasn't a square. but that regular G63 became square rooted eventually by WhistlinDiesel!

[@Tactical_Pterodactyl_Knives]

@Lukas Vass only when he ran it through the tire wall. Oh and dropped it through the roof of the house. Oh and when he jumped it 100 feet.

[@itsantho]

This has the be one of the best off road videos I’ve seen. I love the raw uncut video. Really gives the impression of what’s actually going on. Great job!

[@Hutch_Davenport]

TFL is weak sauce for off road. They say everything the drive is great for off road after going through a few mud puddles on a service road. I won't even watch this video because I already know the content.

[@foellerd]

I really wanted the TFL videography crew to film this thing testing off-road. I’m beyond disappointed. If it didn’t get filmed this time it’ll never get filmed on this channel. Most of the video is of Roman or looking through the windshield.

[@RysterARCEE]

Roman took a $359K vehicle to Moab and recorded it solo. He also forded water up to the bottom of the doors in it on the TFLnow channel. Seems more than reasonable and was well done for a solo video.

[@anthonymrskipt9252]

Very cool video and a truly amazing vehicle! I’m guessing there are people in Jackson or Aspen (or someplace similar) who would own one and actually use it to its full capabilities. Honestly, even if you have a budget of $350K for vehicles, you’re much more likely to own a few and your off-roader would be just a slice of that budget. The person who buys one and actually uses it off-road probably has a vehicle budget in the millions. That’s a remarkably small slice of the world. Very cool to get the opportunity to see this thing in the wild, knowing I will never, ever, get to own one. I suspect MB would only trust a very few journalists as they have you, Roman. Well-deserved and I’m glad you so obviously enjoyed this chance and let us all join in vicariously.

[@ChaseBond11]

In what certainly *feels* like a decade of watching TFL videos, I dont think I've seen you this excited. Sell some stuff, move some money around, buy one of these and go love life.

[@menaaqenenni7509]

Unfortunately, this will probably the hardest test any auto journalist puts this vehicle through. It would be nice if Mercedes allowed this thing to be really pushed. Regardless, awesome job and thanks for doing this!

[@rodgood]

ya for the money i would have liked to see it on a 4+ trail compared with a 392 Fiat .

[@hooptietime4427]

Dude. Go watch WhistlinDiesel’s durability tests on his G Wagon. Tug of wars, 100 foot jumps in the dunes & even drops it through a house!.. Seriously impressive stuff.

[@ridgefrost]

u need to watch whistlin diesel's video on the gwagon durability, trust me you wont be dissappointed

[@davec.3198]

Checking out whistlendiesels channel. He destroyed one of these and it took a great deal of abuse.

[@garys2157]

@@rodgood Local dealership is selling a 392 for CDN$ 144,000, not the same as US$ , still expensive, I am sure it could the trails. EDIT Checked prices here from $252,000 to $345,000 CDN.

[@christiandiemond9595]

Got your workout going back and forth with the camera and climbing into that beast. Many only dream about that truck and we get to live vicariously through your videos.

[@kevincraftsbcs4488]

Amazing vehicle! Thanks Roman for showing us a little of what it can do. Having one of these might actually pay for itself with the amount interest and video content possible to create.

[@billybobbob3003]

vehicle itself is fine it's the shitty engine that hurts any ole gen 1/2 small block chevy is more reliable than that trash.

[@MS-mr4zm]

Whistling diesel showed what it can REALLY do- this is child’s play

[@paulhatzig7084]

@@MS-mr4zm This model is like 200K more than Whistlin Diesel's. I've seen one parked and this thing is massive

[@ericdanielson4177]

It will take a lot of content to pay off $230K!

[@einfeldt777]

Love seeing how the G-Wagon is making all the normally difficult tasks look so easy, thank you for taking it over the same obstacles, that makes it easy to compare the G, to all the other vehicles you have tested. Great video 👍🤗

[@Mr_waynne]

oh my god, I love this video. both the car and the host were amazing! so entertaining, the host of the show was so charismatic I couldn't stop laughing at points! I just wanted to show my friend the superiority of the German engineering and left with one of the most entertaining times of my life! thanks for creating content like this and for being so entertaining and charismatic!

[@RichardVac]

Thanks for all the effort it took you to be able to entertained us and show us the capability of this Mercedes vehicle. This vehicles makes this trail look like it's a piece ok cake, I would also like to see a follow up video after Roman submerged it almoust reaching the air intake of the engine crossing a water pond, I hope no damages

[@davidhillbrand2302]

Awesome video - well done Roman. Kudos to you and MB for taking such a crazy expensive rig off road! Impressive capabilities on the G Wagon. We see a lot of G Wagons around Aspen and I would say that none of them ever leave the pavement!

[@AbsalomIndustries]

In-hub gear reduction axles is what the original (split window) VW bus used to increase ground clearance and gain a torque advantage to keep the 36 HP motor usable as the rated weight capacity of those early vans was over 1500 lbs. Granted those original designs were Swing Axles rather than true independent suspension like on the Mercedes.

[@ericking9225]

I got a humvee (hmmwv) with portal axles. 16” I think ground clearance. Cost $7500. No ac. Doors come off. Loud af. But I love it

[@rc51bigdaddy]

Great solo video. Glad you decided to go sooner rather than let's just in case it rains or snows. Impressive vehicle for sure. Glad we could see your review and see how it did off road. Primo!!!!!

[@Mr.Waffullz]

Appreciate you actually using the G Wagon as intended. 90% of the owners would never take em off-road

[@qkg6297]

99%*

[@qhudwasarmad7872]

Appreciate the efforts by Roman together this video done 👏

[@andrewfossatti4937]

Roman living his best life… playing with his dream toy in the best location possible! 👍

[@bryanlorang417]

AWESOME vid!!! Gonna say it's my favorite TFL vid this year. And Roman you got some stones to take on Moab without a spotter. Can't wait to see the rest of this series. THANKS!

[@lanceripplinger8352]

Great job Roman! That vehicle is certainly amazing! It would be really cool if TFL could somehow own one someday!

[@DannerBanks]

Never wanted one of these until this review. Damn impressive

[@zefram47]

If you use the full bag of tricks (lockers, etc) and then get stuck, you don’t have any tricks left to get unstuck. Not to mention using lockers around turns is a good way to break things if you have a lot of grip. I’ll use low range all the time off-road, but save the traction aids for when they’re needed. Anyway, very cool to see the mighty G actually used off-road and not being challenged at all!

[@einfelder8262]

I have an off-roading mate just like you. Every time we go we have to recover him, because he won't use his locker till he's stuck, and then he just buries himself deeper. You won't break anything using a rear or centre locker. If you get stuck even when using all your aids, you do have a trick left - those travelling with you will recover you. If you get stuck not using your aids, you confirm to your mates that you're a d*ckhead, and eventually your mates will go without you.

[@ldmtag]

You call THAT offroad? No, I'm not that "in my Camry" guy, I mean, this rocky terrain really only tests the angles. All decent offroad tires can grip rocks. I believe mud is the only REAL offroad.

[@ldmtag]

@@einfelder8262 yeah, but not everyone has buddies. I don't. I don't have a car either, but let's just pretend I drive an Offroad Pro package X164 GL 320 CDI. That's my dream car, the most beautiful car IN HISTORY, and also a decent offroader. If I get stuck using just low range, it probably means I cought a diagonal, and one simple push of a button will help. If I lost traction in slippery snow or mud - again, there's a high chance that I can at least back up and choose another line without even getting out of a car. If rear locker doesn't work, well, I don't have a front locker, it's not a G-Klasse, but at least shoveling wouldn't take too long. If I use everything, like center and rear diff locks, max level suspension, and get stuck - that means I'M STUCK! Here in Ru... doesn't matter where we have that smart and very accurate saying: "the more bad*ss the rig, the farther you go for a tractor". When you can't rely on buddies, you really wanna get stuck early and, maybe, reconsider continuing the route... before it's too late.

[@insomniacryan9916]

I'm glad you addressed the bizarre myth that you want to only use lockers when you get stuck. I have no idea where this idea even came from, but it's always been stupid, and a good way to literally dig a hole you can't get out of.

[@h.dbrown776]

I’d love to see you take it through the rough terrain of Mount Starbucks, Anthropologie Valley and Saint Sephora Trail.

[@vernonbennettiii3646]

A BadAss Ride, Roman! One of my buddies has owned two late model G's, but I could never get him to take either of them off road to any extent at my place in northern Michigan. We always drove off road in my modified/lifted Jeep GC WK2 EcoDiesel 4x4 w/ lockers (which performed flawlessly!).

[@MrNeroDiablo]

Here I was thinking the squared was solid front axle version of the new G wagon based on the 463A platform, then Roman shows us under the front. The IFS system on the front renders any advantage of the portal axle useless for the front at least, even Merc knows this thing isn't going off road much.

[@ldmtag]

Imagine spending nite in a tent there, than wake up in the early morning and take a piss in that beautiful open area. Not next to a tree or a wall - in an open air. That must feel soooo refreshing!

[@TJY2K]

Thank you thank you thank you thank you for actually taking it off road! I highly doubt I'll see more off road footage of a 4x4² from anywhere else.

[@brianhoefer7148]

Dude, thanks for all the effort in making this video.

[@krane15]

Why is it that some many people cannot understand that this is an exotic vehicle. Its a specialty car for a selected few. Its not meant to be mass produced for the masses.

[@Charley2500]

Absolutely amazing! The 6x6 is my dream vehicle though 🙂

[@BillyBobTup]

Amazing! It made it all so easy, even without a spotter.

[@taylorj959a]

A G Wagon, esp the new 4x4 squared is my dream vehicle as well. I almost purchased one decades ago before Mercedes Benz USA brought them into the USA. At that time, a company called Europa from New Mexico imported them into the USA and Federalized them. Times have changed and a more practical vehicle is now in my garage.

[@aaronaaronso9013]

Roman is a class act respecting the vehicle and relationship with Mercedes

[@Nyckilla10]

This is my dream truck!

[@Krystof.Veritae]

Great video should be called Real Live of KZbin work :) much respect for getting real live takes of what it takes …… yes the G wagon is crazy $$$$ impressive :) I think the sticker price shook me more then the great abilities:) Cheers .

[@yashveersingh1795]

Incredible video thanks!

[@minthos4045]

Right after you hear the price, it becomes an entertainment video rather than a prospective buying option.

[@frankr111th]

Great video. These trucks are amazing

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Good vid! There’s good books on off-road methods including the mechanical why. As an off-roader or overlander, you want to avoid breakage and getting stranded. Using lockers inappropriately can increase your risk of breakage so you need to take that into account. I doubt this would break the G, but it’s something to think about, especially since fins doesn’t need lockers in that vehicle. On Fins, a better method if you truly wanted to use the lockers is to lock for the obstacles and unlock in between. However Fins can be done with simply low range and without lockers for most vehicles.

[@noaheh8840]

WhistlinDiesel has proven how tough the regular AMG 63 is, crazy how much they can take

[@tebogomametja1426]

watched his vid before this one...These things are tanks

[@Zenvo-uu9tm]

You're a good person, hope you get your own 63 squared Thanks for video

[@s.centralkeystone558]

Great job Roman!!

[@FJUH]

They need a company in the states to develop a portal axle kit for 4Runners and Tacomas (they have them in Ukraine). That would sell well and be one of the best off road mods you could possibly do.

[@captaintahoe1]

Great video, if I had the $ I would definitely have one. It’s cool to see how excited you are that Mercedes let you use this vehicle

[@ThisisDaniel]

What a fun, well presented video. I love how you showcased the off road capabilites in the superb location. In my imagination, I'd definitely consider the 4x4² over the regular G-Wagon 😅

[@tamake4492]

Amazing vehicle! Do you think the Portal Axel set up would fit with smaller rims? or is there clearance away from the rim?

[@pduffy83usa]

Excellent video Roman!!!!!!

[@The_Opinion_of_Matt]

Roman being the boss. Filming, talking and driving a difficult trail all at same time and without a spotter. For those that are unaware, I'm not mocking Roman. Many high level auto journalists have mentioned how much more difficult it is to drive hard and talk at the same time. Usually they talk less and less the closer they get to the limit. That said I was a bit worried Roman would forget to put the G-wagon into park each time he got out to retrieve a camera.

[@worldwide_wes]

These car journalists sure have it rough don’t they?

[@The_Opinion_of_Matt]

@@worldwide_wes Based on this comment alone I judged and blocked you. NIITTA

[@worldwide_wes]

@@The_Opinion_of_Matt mission accomplished then

[@jayrichards3672]

@@worldwide_wes 😂

[@krane15]

@@The_Opinion_of_Matt We can do that?

[@andrewb325]

The best off-roader that will never be used off-road by anyone. Such a shame that all of that technical ability will be absolutely wasted. I'd be much more impressed if someone bought this with 18" wheels and a diesel engine.

[@Jkp564]

If you can afford to buy it , you can also do off road with it

[@IbraheemALBalushi]

Good Job , Always following you all

[@xwingpilot33]

Cool vid! Great work!

[@S_K_U_L_L_S]

Since we are on Reverse Day. Did you know that the AMG G Class is the cheapest offroader you can buy, and the best value for money, and also cheapest in repairs!!!

[@andrewfossatti4937]

Roman may as well be driving with a cocktail… he would spill a drop… off-roading in luxury 🤣

[@delaceydobbins]

I am in love!!! My absolute dream car! Color and everything ❤❤❤

[@spitfire155k2]

I’ve watched and followed TFL off-road for years and this is got to be the most ludicrous statement they’ve ever made! I challenge TFL ANY DAY, ANYWHERE, ANY PLACE with my Rubi Gladiator to see if this Geeeeee wagon is indeed the best!! Bring it!

[@dabadah86]

Great video... I'm curious why there isn't a Sorento Zion edition review yet! 🤔

[@barker316]

Good job Roman!

[@786esteban]

Great channel, I love it. It is funn and we can learn a lot, lot of doubts are answered. Why did you went alone? Normally is one of your most frequent messages, don't go off-roading alone.

[@rafaeloliva8328]

Sorry didn’t finish this video don’t take me wrong love your videos but been by yourself I couldn’t really appreciate how capable this Mercedes is.

[@brucebeath9548]

Great vehicle and has always been. The one concern is the test that was done in Australia where they took 8 G Wagons to test and make an ad. Apparently all 8 broke down and could not finish the route. The ad was never made,

[@billj5645]

Now let's see if you can get a Lamborghini LM002 to Moab! I'll go with you for that trip. I think the Jeep 392 Extreme Recon would be close to the class of that G-Wagon. However those axles with drop gears in the hubs are the holy grail to achieving ground clearance, especially ground clearance under the center differential section. Most areas of Moab you don't need lockers, just when you get onto the serious trails where you need to be able to pull over uneven obstacles with all wheels at the limit. If you can keep all of the tires planted then lockers don't help.

[@Hosanie88]

Bro! You hiking and off-roading at the same time. 😂

[@ramoneortiz]

My favorite off roader by far a MB G-Wagon! I had to settle for my second and third place cars. These are my 2021 Land Cruiser 200 and my 2008 FJ Cruiser. Great video! Keep them coming.

[@outdoorsman2b918]

I usually don't waste my time with comments because you only respond to your paying patrons but, you have travel to multiple places to review vehicles. I hope one day you do the same to test and review an Ineos Grenadier

[@FreshlySnipes]

I’ve always wanted a G63. I love them.

[@davep2945]

Saw the old G Squared in person once. It was used on the Lexus and Land Rover lot here in town. Don't remember exactly but it had less than 20,000 miles on it and they were asking more than $225,000. It looked like a grown man could sit upright underneath it the thing had so much clearance. Mercedes knows their audience though which is why this thing has the 22" wheels a chrome side exhaust tips. At more than 300K it is easily the most capable off roader that not a person who can afford it even used (unless they're a crazy Saudi prince) will ever even do as much as Roman did.

[@spikestubbs210]

You need to start bringing a camera guy on these Moab trips.

[@jeffreydouthit7069]

Off road wise I wonder about those exhaust pipes vs rock.

[@quintili1]

They would last five minutes on a tough trail. You need rock sliders, not side pipes. Same thing for the wheels, they're just too big.

[@TheNocturnalEvil]

MBRP does make high clearance catback exhaust system for the AMG G63, it completely solves the problem. But seriously who in their right mind buys such a pricey SUV for modifications.

[@MrNicholg]

So what do you got to say about the Scorpion ATRs now?

[@quality1mario876]

This is a beast in every way .

[@davidmorrisgroup]

To Unstoppable: So sorry to hear your thoughts and experience about the truck. Great video though. I cannot comment on the car as I have never seen one, let alone driven one, and I can’t afford it as well so I am not going to say anything negative. I do have my eye on the “plain” Jane version though. I have yet to hear from current owners of the current model G wagon of any such negative comments. The service manager and guys working on them that I have spoken with about my possible order, have nothing to gain by hiding any negatives. What I am hearing, they are very solid: Now if you have $350K you don’t need, then buy this one.

[@damiangutierrez9103]

I hope we get to see you guys test it against the Wrangler 392 or Bronco Raptor if not at least TFL own yellow Bronco.

[@journeywithstu7199]

How much air did you take out for the off-roading?

[@QuartzE-cb3cp]

The blue paint looks just like the sky… nice

[@IdaelDiaz]

Living our dreams!!

[@MSchumacherfan]

It makes everything look easy

[@krissolson7043]

You put the work in on this video.

[@0311usmcveteran]

my second dream vehicle my first is the Raptor R . 😎👍💪🇺🇸💪🇺🇸

[@hermanjohnson9180]

What an amazing vehicle. I have to say Roman, this vehicle suits you.

[@rlaracue]

Wheel wise it looks like you could go down to a 18-19" depending on the size of the calipers. You would also need to lose the side exhausts and tuck them up and out of the rear end. Put on 37" Mickey Thompson Baja Boss ATs on it and get better rock rails. The rear bump also reduces clearance. Just move it up to where the faux bumper is currently. But yeah $360K means most will wipe it with a cloth diaper and use to get potting soil at the Depot.

[@dwnsth3529]

Amazing vehicle. I can only imagine what I could build from a basic wrangler or Bronco with 350k. Of course it wouldn't have the "look at me factor" which is the point of the G wagon.

[@latesttechtrends1227]

Is this wider than raptor or trx. Talking about overall size?

[@edwhite4992]

Great video Roman! I love those G wagons! If they made one affordable,Jeep would have some competition. But for now I’ll stick with my cheapish Jeep.

[@devildog5354]

That would be like Ferrari making a Miata competitor...

[@edwhite4992]

@@devildog5354 not really but ok.😵‍💫

[@healthyboy2978]

My dream off-roader

[@ViceVersaMusik1]

This is my dream SUV Right here ❤. God I’d love to have one in my lifetime!

[@macfou144]

Wow That’s super capable

[@Werrito]

How would it stand against a Bronco Raptor or Jeep wrg 432

[@jodensmith5093]

Thing is amazing and I’m glad you got to drive it. Will say though, ide feel a lot less stress just buying and lifting a rubicon lol same capability but not so scared to scratch lol

[@mikeogden5256]

Yeah that’s sick 😊❤

[@bryan1480]

Have you checked to see if the off-road lights work?

[@venom5809]

Beautiful truck, it would match perfectly the Huracan STO I saw going down the road yesterday, that was sexy.

[@Andrew-zx9wx]

What a machine!

[@davidw5629]

What a truck!

[@jepo3912]

Great video, I've never seen your content before, let me change that😉

[@mogreen72]

love it!

[@Pinazojr]

Hey Roman. Thank you for the video. Where is lions back? Is it near there?

[@trailrunnah8886]

Lion's back is in the general area, you pass it when entering this park. This trail is located in the Sand Flats Recreation Area, you also have Hell's revenge trail located there, as well as some mountain bike trails. The original lions back has been closed for years, however, there's a "mini" lion's back, which TFL has done videos on, located pretty close to the entrance of fins and things, which is where Roman is in this video.

[@gravitygabri3l]

I drove up to Big Bear last weekend to snowboard during a snowstorm and I saw 6 4matic G Wagons slammed against the guard rail / stuck. Im pretty sure its driver error and the inability to control a Bi Turbo V8 on ice/snow. Oh and all BMW X Drives were stuck! 4matic system is great on the snow but you need to know how to drive.

[@patrickallen5781]

Awesome video but one critique. When you are panning a camera go about 1/3 the speed you are going. Thanks