Don’t Let the Name Fool You—Mercedes’ New G-Class Means Business

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is often seen contiguous arsenic a luxurious presumption symbol, much astatine location successful Beverly Hills than connected rugged trails. But that wasn’t ever the case.

Originally built for subject use, the G-Class earned its estimation arsenic a tough, no-nonsense off-roader—much similar the classical Land Rover Defender.

Now, Mercedes is tipping its chapeau to that rugged practice with a caller constricted edition. It’s called the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition Stronger Than The 1980s—yes, really.

Just Like the OGs—but New

Mercedes didn’t overhaul the G-Class—specifically the straight-six G550—for this retro remake, but the throwback vibes are spot on. Most of the updates are visual.

It comes successful 3 classic-inspired colors you won’t find connected the regular G-Class: Agave, Cream, and Colorado Beige. They’re clean, earthy gloss tones that consciousness consecutive retired of the past.

Matte achromatic finishes screen the beforehand end, fender flares, and rear bumper for that rugged, utilitarian look. While the Professional Package offers a akin aesthetic, it skips cardinal details similar this peculiar edition's blacked-out headlight and grille surrounds.

Unique touches assistance this G-Class basal apart, starting with amber crook signals and a brushed rear tyre cover. Instead of the accustomed hard shell, it gets a elemental vinyl wrapper with a printed Mercedes star.

A vintage-style “Mercedes-Benz” badge sits connected a metallic sheet successful the little country of the tailgate. It’s a subtle motion to the SUV’s roots.

Exclusive 18-inch divided five-spoke wheels wrapped successful all-terrain tires travel standard, borrowed from the Professional Package. Rubber mud flaps circular retired the rugged look, portion Agave-painted models people a extortion rack and rear ladder for other utility.

The changes are minimal but meaningful successful the Stronger Than The 1980s G-Class. Most of the compartment stays existent to the modular G550, but for a fewer standout retro cues.

The seats are present upholstered successful Dove Grey checkered plaid, echoing the look of classical Mercedes off-roaders. A peculiar variation badge is mounted connected the dashboard drawback handle, and a numbered plaque sits proudly connected the halfway console.

Even the doorway jamb gets a nostalgic twist with a redesigned “Schöckl Proved” badge styled similar it came consecutive retired of the 1980s. And erstwhile you unlock it, the puddle lights beam retired a bold message: “G – Stronger Than Time.”

A Collector’s G-Wagon successful the Making

Even though it’s 1 of the astir distinctive G-Class variants successful years, Mercedes is keeping it earnestly exclusive. Only 460 units volition beryllium produced globally.

Each 1 is built connected the G550 platform, powered by a turbocharged and electrically supercharged 3.0-liter inline-six. Output comes successful astatine 443 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque.

It includes four-wheel thrust and a afloat acceptable of locking differentials for existent off-road capability. Pricing hasn’t been announced, but expect a premium implicit the G550’s $148,250 starting price.

A fistful of these retro-styled beasts volition beryllium imported to the U.S., and deliveries are slated to statesman aboriginal this year.

Source: Mercedes-Benz