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Mansory's armoured G-Class is not subtle

Armoured G63 protects against gunfire and hurled abuse. Probably

Published: 10 Mar 2020

Notice anything different about this Mansory-tuned G-Class? On the face of it this G63 is no different from the company’s other creations, with its bulbous bull-bar, tarty interior, 800bhp power upgrade and questionable body-kit. But look closely and you’ll spy the tell-tale signs of a car that’s hiding something.

Yup, this G-Class is in fact armoured – presumably to withstand the wrath of people who really, really don’t approve of Mansory’s aesthetic. It looks even more bulky than normal, thanks to much armour-plating and incredibly thick windows, while a set of strobes in the grille warns of your imminent arrival. We suspect that power upgrade, to 800bhp judging by the badge on the back, is very much necessary given all the added weight.

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Beyond these pictures we don’t know a great deal about Mansory’s latest venture. Not how extensively the G is armoured, nor how much it’ll cost, or whether Mansory will armour any of its other cars.

We do know, however, that if you’re in a position where you need an armoured car, you could also benefit from a bit of discretion. The baddies can’t shoot at you if they don’t know you’re there, right? And with a Mansory G-Class, they’ll see you coming a mile off...

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