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(from Mercedes-Benz
Press Release) The new-generation Mercedes-Benz G-Class:
Forever young
Mercedes-Benz has once
again significantly upgraded the G-Class, so reemphasising its
position as the leader among off-road vehicles. The interior is
characterised by high-quality appointments finished with exquisite
materials. The instrument cluster and centre console have been
completely redesigned. The driver's field of vision now encompasses
a colour screen, between two new round dials. The car features as
standard the sophisticated COMAND Online infotainment system,
including a navigation system and internet access. New LED daytime
driving lamps and new exterior mirrors bring a few discreet changes
to the appearance of the luxury off-roader. The range of safety
equipment can be optionally enhanced with the addition of Blind Spot
Assist, the parking aid PARKTRONIC and the adaptive cruise control
system DISTRONIC PLUS. New to the range are the G 63 AMG with an
eight-cylinder biturbo engine and the ECO start/stop system as
standard, and the G 65 AMG with twelve-cylinder biturbo engine.
Since it was originally
conceived in 1979, as a vehicle to be used primarily in tough
off-road terrain, the G-Class has undergone an astounding process of
evolution. Over the course of 33 years Mercedes-Benz has refined
what was initially a very practically-oriented off-road specialist
by giving it a high-class interior and road-going qualities on a par
with those of the premium saloons emanating from Stuttgart. The
G-Class today is considered the top model among luxury-class
cross-country vehicles, and has provided the gene pool for the other
very successful SUVs built under the Mercedes-Benz brand. The
G-Class has been voted off-roader of the year countless times over
the past years – as also once again this year.
A comprehensive range of
measures ensures that this classic cross-country vehicle remains in
a class of its own in the off-road sector.
These measures include
new engines, a significantly extended range of appointments, a new,
even more luxurious interior and a few discreet external
modifications that nevertheless manage to preserve the timeless,
classic design – virtually unchanged since 1979 - that has made the
G-Class a true automotive style icon.
Dr Dieter Zetsche,
Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of
Mercedes-Benz Cars: "Our G-Class has been a force to be reckoned
with for the last 33 years. In its latest evolutionary stage, it
offers state-of-the-art, powerful engines, a further improved range
of luxurious appointments and the very latest safety features, as
well, of course, as its now legendary off-road capabilities. At the
same time the design remains true to its down-to-earth, unmistakable
style."
Discreet exterior modifications, a
complete new look inside
The external
modifications include LED daytime running lamps and new exterior
mirrors for all engine variants. The AMG versions also feature a
new, characteristic AMG radiator grille with double louvres, plus
distinctive new bumpers with large air intakes. Red brake callipers
and 20-inch wheels, available here for the first time, complement
the emotive appeal of its exterior.
The instrument panel and
centre console have been completely redesigned to include new
controls and generously proportioned, exclusively designed trim
elements. These give the interior of the car a fresh and classy
look. Drivers will now find a TFT colour display in the instrument
cluster between the two round dials. A further large colour screen,
conveniently positioned in the centre, is part of the COMAND Online
system and incorporates a DVD changer and the COMAND Controller,
which are standard on all G-Class models. This new infotainment
generation offers, amongst other features, internet access, a
navigation system with special additional off-road functions, the
LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control system and Bluetooth wireless
connectivity. In order to ensure that the G-Class nevertheless does
not lose any of its character, certain specific design elements in
the interior have been preserved. The G-Class thus retains the grab
handle on the front-passenger side, the switches for the three
differential locks – clearly aligned within the driver's field of
vision and highlighted in silver-coloured trim – and the redesigned
shift lever in the lower section of the centre console.
New optional extras
include safety features such as DISTRONIC PLUS, Blind Spot Assist
and the parking aid PARKTRONIC with reversing camera. The ESP®system
has been completely revised and now includes Trailer Stability
Assist and a HOLD function.
Further
individualisation options from the exclusive designo range are
available as enhancements to what is already a very high-quality
interior package.
Sophisticated engines with high
power reserves
The range of engines in
the G-Class includes the G 350 BlueTEC and the G 500, both as a
long-wheelbase Station Wagon, plus the G 500 as a short-wheelbase
Cabriolet model.
The basic version of the
long-wheelbase Station Wagon model is the G 350 BlueTEC with V6
diesel engine and a displacement of 2987 cc. The four-valve engine
has an output of 155 kW (211 hp) at 3400 rpm and has available
torque of 540 Newton metres across an engine speed range of 1600 to
2400 rpm. The BlueTEC technology developed by Mercedes-Benz
minimises its emissions, in particular of nitrogen oxides (NOx). The
G 350 BlueTEC works to even better effect thanks to the addition of
AdBlue®, an aqueous urea solution that is injected into the flow of
exhaust gases. Refilling with AdBlue®is conveniently done from the
outside of the vehicle.
One alternative to the
diesel engine is the G 500, with its powerful 5.5-litre V8 petrol
engine. This has an output of 285 kW (387 hp) and offers excellent
torque of 530 Newton metres. The same engine also ensures that the G
500 Cabriolet has generous reserves of power to deal with any
situation.
Both the G 350 and the G
500 feature the 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission as standard.
Now in its sixth generation, the multi-ratio automatic transmission
was developed by Mercedes-Benz and has been produced since 1960. The
new version has been thoroughly revised to optimise consumption and
comfort compared with its predecessor.
New to the range are the
G 63 AMG with V8 biturbo engine (400 kW/544 hp and 760 Nm of
torque), which features the ECO start/stop system as standard, and
the G 65 AMG with V12 biturbo engine (450 kW/612 hp and 1000 Nm of
torque), which makes this the most powerful series-produced
cross-country vehicle in the world.
Superior off-roader
The technical qualities
of the G-Class continue to be highly prized. The tremendous torque
of its engines makes the luxury off-roader an excellent vehicle for
towing, while its three electrically controlled 100-percent
differential locks, ladder frame and rigid axle are characteristics
that make it an unrivalled proposition in rough, off-road terrain.
The market launch of the
new-generation G-Class will be from June 2012.
Prices at a glance (for
the German market, incl. 19% VAT):
G 350 BlueTEC €85,311.10
G 500 €99,948.10
G 500 Cabriolet €100,900.10
G 63 AMG €137,504.50
G 65 AMG €264,180.00
