The first test prototypes are already on the road, but the official presentation will only take place towards the end of next year at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Since the first models launched in the 70s, the German brand has remained faithful to the typical square shapes of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, so for those who were startled by the prominent image, there is no cause for alarm.
In this new model, the German brand will be inspired by the Vision Ener-G-Force (in the images), a futuristic prototype presented four years ago at the Los Angeles Motor Show, but without losing the aesthetics that made the G-Class one of the most popular models. popular Mercedes-Benz. “We have to be careful with our heritage. Last year, the 34th, was the best year ever in terms of sales for the G-Class, a sign that we offer something special to our customers", guaranteed Andreas Zygan, responsible for the development of SUV's for the German brand, in statements to Autocar.
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For now, everything indicates that the G-Wagen will undergo a 300 kg diet, as a result of the greater use of aluminum in the chassis and bodywork, and an increase in width by 100mm.In addition, you can expect a new suspension, more technology in the interior and a new range of engines, with two new blocks of 313 hp (Diesel) and 408 hp (petrol), with the 4.0 liter V8 engine with 476 hp reserved for the AMG sport variant. All this should be confirmed by the Stuttgart brand closer to the presentation of the G-Class, scheduled for the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show.