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Going against the norm is quite hard to do, these days – even though we may be living under the impression that we can innovate at the breath of a whim. But the truth is most people just recycle or upcycle what others do.

Unfortunately, that applies to the automotive business, as well. No matter how much some people try to stand out in a crowd, now everything is about crossovers, SUVs, and trucks – rather than old-fashioned passenger cars. And while there is ample choice, the stratosphere of ultra-luxury builds is – as they say – truly rarefied.

But let me give you an example, as there is no need to take our word for granted. Aston Martin DBX707, Lamborghini Urus (now also S and Performante), Bentley Bentayga, Rolls-Royce Cullinan, and the 715-hp Ferrari Purosangue, or the 738-hp BMW XM Label Red. These are (mostly) the choices at the summit of the ultra-luxury super-SUV game. Just beneath it, there is a plateau of many other options – like Range Rover, Caddy Escalade, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, and Lexus LX – that rarely rise to the occasion of being seen as counterparts of $500k+ vehicles.

No worries, though, as Mercedes has recently found a solution – they quite literally lifted the Mercedes-AMG G 63 to the 4×4 Squared lifestyle and from there they aim to dominate the crossover-SUV-based ultra-ritzy competition. Alas, of course, many people still treat the newly minted monster like a mall crawler. Not the good folks over at Hollywood, California-based RDB LA, though. They have yet another YouTube vlog episode out, and we need to be quick to address the cool novelties because they are pretty stunning, indeed.

First and foremost, the team has just taken delivery of a yellow-and-carbon-fiber Lambo Urus Performante and after everyone circled the new apparition they decided to try and make it the first widebody transformation in the world. Until they manage to do that and beat so many other affluent and well-known aftermarket outlets (like Platinum Motorsport Group, if you need a Kim K-approved example), they also wrapped the morphing of a Mercedes-AMG G 63 4×4 Squared into a true beast of an off-roader.

Dressed in as much black as possible without calling it a murdered-out SUV (mainly due to the RDB Wheels, of course), the G 63 4×4 Squared is not a Mercedes-AMG anymore but rather a one-of-a-kind, unique Brabus that was fitted with as many mods possible – including the “carbon hood scoop and Brabus Widestar front bumper that is not even made for this car!” Instead, they quickly custom-fabricated it and now fits like a dark and menacing, heavily lifted charm. In the end, they also went out of their way (and outside the city) to bring it into a G’s natural element – even when riding on those brushed Aerodisc-style monoblock RDB ‘Zero’ wheels!

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Mercedes’ current electric vehicle family is bound to be expanded with the introduction of several other models. One of them will be a zero-emission version of the G-Class, which has been in the making for a while now, and was previewed by the EQG Concept last year.

Spied on a few occasions, the Mercedes-Benz EQG has now returned to the scoop arena with a new prototype snapped by our man with the cam at an undisclosed location during cold-weather testing, which was kind enough to partially reveal its cabin.

Compared to the normal G-Class, the EQG has an updated center console, with a new touchpad controller surrounded by a few buttons. The area between the central air vents is also new, and it hosts some fresh switchgear, like the button for the G-Turn function, because in case you forgot, the electric G-Wagen will be capable of pulling some Rivian-style tank turns. A ‘Low Range’ button is also visible, and it has a new steering wheel too. The analog clock is gone from the EQG, which might further set itself apart from the regular G-Class by featuring revised upholstery and trim.

Besides providing a glimpse inside, this Mercedes EQG prototype has revealed more of the exterior design, which still retains the boxy shape of the ICE-powered models. However, the grille is different, and has a partially closed-off style, and the front bumper is all new. The same goes for the fender flares, and rear bumper, with the latter sporting a revised central area that houses the license plate holder. The aero wheels are exclusive to it, and they likely help minimize drag, contributing to enhanced range compared to a normal set. Elsewhere, it is the same trippy wrap, with an electron-sipping pattern.

We don’t know much about the powertrain, save for the fact that it will feature a quad-motor setup, with each unit likely driving one wheel. Mercedes spoke of “enormous pulling power” without going into specifics, and chances are that it will dwarf the versions powered by fossil fuels in terms of output, and probably towing capability too. The motors will be fed by a battery pack with an undisclosed capacity, which will be joined by an extended version that holds more energy in the same space, and thus increases the driving range significantly over the stock offering.

In terms of underpinnings, look for a familiar ladder frame chassis, which means that the EQG will still be an off-roading brute. Still, in order to conquer the great outdoors, future owners will have to ditch the stock wheels and go for chunkier rubber. But that’s a different topic altogether, as first we have to wait for them to unveil it, and that will probably happen towards the end of the year, or in 2024. Reports indicate that it will go on sale next year.