When the legendary "cube" of Mercedes-Benz falls into the hands of tuners with unlimited imagination, the result is rarely mediocre. The new project of the Dubai-based Venuum design studio, appropriately named Mastodon, literally blew up the imagination of how far the modification of a Mercedes-AMG G 63 can go. Although the brand claims European roots, the premiere of this purple monster in the heart of the UAE suggests exactly which customer group it is aimed at – people for whom standard luxury is just a boring starting point.
Forget about the classic round headlights that have been a trademark of the G-Class for decades. Venuum has taken the audacity to replace them with rectangular lighting fixtures built into massive housings around a completely redesigned radiator grille. The front end exudes an almost intimidating aggression, thanks to the huge air intakes in the bumper, while the tuner's emblem proudly takes center stage. The overall silhouette has become even more respectable due to the drastically widened fender arches and new sills with spectacular lighting, which turn getting into the cabin into a real light show.
The exterior is finished in a provocative purple matte, garnished with glossy details in the same spectrum, which emphasize the muscular lines of the body
At the rear, the changes are no less radical - the taillights have been thinned out beyond recognition, and a massive spoiler rises above the tailgate. The diffuser with four vertical ribs and the huge multi-spoke two-tone wheels complete the look of this raw Mastodon, which looks ready to swallow the asphalt. An additional panel with LED lights is mounted above the windshield, as if to remind that at its core this is still an SUV, albeit dressed in a "designer suit".
The interior of the car welcomes passengers with dazzling white leather upholstery, which contrasts with numerous purple accents and carbon elements on the steering wheel and center console
The Venuum logo is meticulously embroidered on the headrests and seat belts, emphasizing the exclusivity of the series, which will be limited to just 50 units. However, there are no surprises under the hood - the familiar 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine with a power of 585 horsepower continues to rumble there. Although the factory version accelerates to 100 km/h in about 4.5 seconds, the Mastodon's dynamics may be a bit more cumbersome due to the weight gained from the massive body kit, but it is unlikely that any of the future owners will be excited about hundredths of a second while collecting glances on the boulevards.