The second-generation Mercedes Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been revealed, closely resembling the original utilitarian off-roader that was launched 38 years ago and has since received various updates.
So iconic is the G-Class’s styling that Mercedes has only mildly updated its angular exterior design and has instead focused on heavily revising the interior and improving its ride comfort and agility.
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Details such as the distinctive door handles and door-closing sound remain, as does the exterior protective strip, exposed spare wheel on the rear door and prominent indicator lights.
Despite the visual similarities, Mercedes claims surface quality is improved, resulting in “narrower, more precise gaps”, and the wheel arches and bumpers are a more integral part of the body, “looking less like add-on features”, says the car maker.
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The new G-Class is also 53mm longer and 121mm wider than its predecessor. Now measuring 4715mm long and 1881mm wide, it is still more compact than its Range Rover rival, which measures 4999mm by 1983mm.
Some of the new G-Class’s biggest aesthetic and technological changes are found in the interior. Mercedes’ intention is to provide greater comfort, technology and usable space for occupants while staying true to the model’s utilitarian origins.
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It feels odd comparing this
It feels odd comparing this to a Defender or Land Cruiser 70, when its really a Range Rover rival, but with retro styling...
Besides I never seen ordinary G wagens, just the pimped up AMG versions!
A brick
Is a brick is a brick. The most stupid gas guzzling uncomfortable load of junk produced
So ignorant.
So ignorant.
Class of its own
This updated model takes all that was iconic about the original and brings it into the 21st century. It may still not have the most luxurious ride, the rear legroom might not be quite as much as XYZ and the boot may not be cavernous but that's not the point of owning one.
I know a lot of people just don't understand the appeal but for those of us that do, it will never come down comparing a list of features with other vehicles because you either want a G-wagen in your garage or you don't.