Mercedes-Benz’s classic off-roader is beginning a new chapter of its success story which spans more than 35 years. With its continuously improved technology and high-class equipment specification, this cult all-terrain vehicle has consistently satisfied the highest expectations of off-road fans. All Mercedes-Benz G-Class models will in future offer up to 16 percent more power and lower fuel consumption. The range includes the G 500 with a new, powerful 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine. A new suspension setup, together with more sensitive ESP control results in increased driving stability, safety and road comfort.
The exterior and interior have also been given an upgrade. The new 8-cylinder powerplant in the G 500 can point to an exclusive heritage. It is based on the new generation of Mercedes-AMG V8 engines that have already coaxed exceptional levels of performance out of the Mercedes-AMG GT and Mercedes-AMG C 63. For use in the G-Class, the V8 has been modified to deliver 422bhp with torque of 610Nm. The G 65 on the other hand now has 630bhp with a peak torque of 1000Nm.
The overall design is much the same, but the facelifted G350D and G500 models are getting restyled bumpers and standard AMG flared wheel arches in the color of the vehicle. The G350d also comes as standard with 18-inch five-spoke light-alloy wheels. There will also be a new EDITION 463 special model, where Mercedes-AMG is giving the G-Class an impressive sporty look.
