After the thunderous theatre of the AMG G 63, stepping into the Mercedes-Benz G 450d AMG Line feels like meeting the G-Class’s quieter, more introspective sibling. It doesn’t roar for attention. It doesn’t need to. Instead, it carries itself with a calm confidence that grows on you with every kilometre.

With diesel returning to the G-Class in the new generation, the G 450d feels like the one built for those who want the legend without the constant theatrics a G you can truly live with.

ANOTHER KIND OF G EXCITEMENT

DESIGN THAT DOESN’T NEED TO TRY

No matter how many times you see a G-Class, that silhouette always lands. Tall, square and unapologetically upright, the G 450d looks especially striking in darker shades, where every crease and machined surface stands out.

The AMG Line trim adds just enough attitude sportier wheels, subtly reworked bumpers and a grille that gives a respectful nod to the electric G. It’s not flashy, but it is unmistakable. People still stop. Phones still come out. A G remains a G.

A BADGE THAT QUIETLY MEANS STRENGTH

THE REFINED REBEL

Without quad exhausts or aggressive aero, the G 450d feels more mature. It carries the same military lineage exposed hinges, slab sides, side-mounted spare but with a calmer presence. It commands attention without ever asking for it.

BUILT FOR DISTANCE

A DIESEL DONE THE MERCEDES WAY

Under the bonnet lies a masterpiece of modern diesel engineering a 3.0-litre inline-six producing 362bhp and a massive 750Nm, supported by a 48V mild-hybrid system.

In the city, the refinement is almost shocking. The engine hums softly, throttle responses are clean, and the 9-speed gearbox slips through ratios without drama. Despite the size and weight, efficiency is surprisingly respectable, reminding you that this is the G built with logic somewhere in its DNA.

Out on the highway, the G 450d shows its true personality. There’s a brief pause, the turbo gathers breath, and then the surge arrives strong, smooth and addictive. What impresses most is composure.

The suspension strikes a mature balance. It feels firm at low speeds and beautifully settled when cruising. Steering weight is reassuring, straight-line stability is excellent, and long distances dissolve effortlessly beneath it.

STILL AN OCCASION INSIDE

STEP INSIDE THE FORTRESS

Getting into a G is still part ceremony, part climb. Once inside, it feels carved rather than assembled. Chunky switches, exposed hardware and upright glasshouse views remind you of its origins, while the twin digital displays, modern MBUX system and Burmester sound bring it firmly into today.

Visibility is commanding. Seating is upright and authoritative. It feels less like sitting in an SUV and more like taking position.

MECHANICAL CONFIDENCE, OFF THE TARMAC

Take it off the road and the G 450d reminds you exactly why this nameplate exists. With three locking differentials, low-range gearing and a detailed off-road cockpit, it walks across terrain that would halt lesser SUVs.

You feel everything working beneath you suspension flex, power distribution, tyres clawing not with violence, but with calm mechanical certainty.