Defender vs. Mercedes-AMG G63 Forward Control: Van-Like Off-Roaders Rendered 18 Feb 2021, 6:44 UTC ·
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When you say Forward Control, most people will either think of a Jeep or nothing at all. However, the American brand is not the only one to adopt this kind of layout, which we re hoping can make a comeback with overlanders and adventure vehicles. 3 photos
The Mercedes Unimog is the kind of vehicle that scares even the AMG G63. It s got about 75 years of history behind it, starting right after WW2. A German engineer wanted to make an amazing tractor with all-wheel drive, portal axles, and four equally-sized tires so it could drive on the road.