The Mercedes-Benz G 500 4×4² was never a shy fellow. With a ground clearance of 450 mm, a wading depth of 1 metre and a 422 horsepower, bi-turbo V8 engine, the G 500 4×4 (Squared) is only outclassed by its bigger brother – the G63 AMG 6×6. However, it paid a little visit to the guys at BRABUS, and came away more extroverted than it ever was.
BRABUS have fettled with 4.0 litre V8 bi-turbo V8 engine, which now makes 500 HP (493 bhp); up from the standard G 500’s 422 HP, along with a boost in its peak torque to 710 Nm; 100 Nm more than stock. As a result, the tuned, all-wheel-drive off-roader sprints from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 6.9 seconds, all three tons of it. Due to the all-out off-road tires, the top speed is limited electronically to 210 km/h (130 mph).
Externally, the BRABUS G 500 4×4² dons a special black paint and a body kit which comprises of BRABUS front bumper panels on the left and right as well as a mirror-polished under-ride guard upgrade the production bumper. There’s also an additional panel under the special radiator grille with integrated BRABUS logo, a BRABUS hood scoop, black-tinted BRABUS xenon headlamps, while the new radiator grille and headlamp surrounds are all made from clear-coated carbon. The special BRABUS lighting concept includes LED lights with chrome surrounds integrated into the BRABUS front bumper panels.
In addition, BRABUS upgrades the sides with underfloor lighting for the running boards, which is activated by pulling on a door handle or by operating the keyless-entry remote. Aural adulation comes from a BRABUS stainless-steel sports exhaust system with actively controlled butterfly valves. A button on the steering wheel lets drivers choose between a subtle “coming home” mode and a markedly powerful exhaust note in the “sport” position. The BRABUS exhaust features dual chrome tailpipes on each side of the vehicle.
The interiors are tastefully upholstered with exclusive BRABUS fine leather with arrow-shaped quilting with red seams for contrast. Other highlights include an Alcantara headliner plus other Alcantara components in the interior as well as carbon inlays. Stainless-steel scuff plates with backlit BRABUS logo welcome the passengers. To make getting in and out easier, BRABUS also offers optional special power-retractable BRABUS steps.
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