#NYIAS: Mercedes-AMG's G65 Makes Itself Home In The Big Apple — Would You Plonk Down Over $200 LARGE For THIS?

Mercedes-Benz's G-Class sport-utility vehicle has been sought after for what feels like eons. Although it was originally produced for military purposes, civilians have embraced it with open arms.

Especially Hollywood A-listers and professional athletes.

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While we've been happy to see Mercedes-AMG provide the market with a G55 and a G63, there has yet to be a V12-equipped G-Class. Well, that changes with the Mercedes-AMG G65.

On offer for $217.900*, there's no question that you'll be getting the baddest G-Class on the market. The question that really remains is whether or not you really want one with the latest selections on offer.

*This price does not include title, taxes and fees.

The Land Rover Range Rover SVAutobiography, Bentley Bentayga and BMW X5M come to mind.

That said, take a look at 001's snaps from the 2016 New York Auto Show (NYIAS) and weigh in.


The 2016 New York Auto Show photo galleries are sponsored by Lexus.

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cidflekken - 3/27/2016 3:38:08 PM

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Wow, that's almost $100K more than the G63 AMG. So, basically, you can get a G63 AMG when you want to play Kardashian for a day, and you can get an XC90 Excellence when you just want to be a extravagant soccer mom.

TauronB2G - 3/27/2016 4:36:16 PM

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Maybe if it was the 6 x 6. The G65 isn't any faster or more capable, there's no need.
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TheSteve - 3/27/2016 5:34:33 PM

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Nope. I'm way NOT into boxy or trucky. I prefer SUVs with car-like lines, like the Porsche Macan and Cayenne, or Audi Q5.

MDarringer - 3/27/2016 8:11:00 PM

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If it's gaudy bling you're after, this will do nicely.

If you're looking for Mercedes' best SUV, that is the GL.

I've driven several Gs and they have been OK for a while but definitely not to own. They are an experience like seeing a wardrobe malfunction on a "bae" to end all "baes" and then to have that exact same wardrobe malfunction happen the same way over and over. The trick gets stale fast.

Spending time with a G quickly reveals this was designed decades ago and that it's an old tart with lots of make up slathered on.

jeffgall - 3/27/2016 9:50:14 PM

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I see a lot of these on the road around where I live, and I like to see them, but I always question, why buy this over a GLS or Range Rover, or even an X5M, GLE AMG, or Range Rover Sport SVR. All are better and mover modern for the price.

MDarringer - 3/28/2016 10:19:26 AM

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Why did people continue to buy the Land Rover Defender? 100% style consideration and nothing else.

Holydude - 3/29/2016 1:51:36 PM

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Or wait two years and pick one up for 1/3 the price.