The Gentleman Magazine Issue 7 | February 2018 | Page 36

The New Mercedes-Benz G-Class
An Icon Reinvented
The new Mercedes-Benz G-Class: whether on or off the road
and whatever the operating conditions, the off-road vehicle
impresses with its performance, cutting-edge assistance
systems, outstanding handling, and safety. At the same time,
the new suspension, the DYNAMIC SELECT driving modes,
the “G-Mode” and the three 100percent differential locks
enhance not only ride comfort but also agility – on any surface.
UK specification and pricing is still to be confirmed, with first
customer deliveries arriving in the summer.
“The new G-Class is setting the bar higher still in all relevant
areas – in terms of performance both on and off the road as
well as with regard to comfort and telematics. Our ‘longest-
serving’ model series is therefore ideally equipped to continue
its success story. In short, the new ‘G’ is still a ‘G’, only better,”
stresses Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Daimler  AG
responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars
Development.
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Working on the development of the new G-Class was extremely
challenging for the team. “Enhancing an icon such as the
GClass in technological terms was both a challenge and an
opportunity at the same time. Each part and every bolt came
under close scrutiny,” explains Dr  Gunnar Güthenke, Head
of the Off-Road Product Group at Mercedes-Benz. “With the
body, our main focus was on increasing the vehicle rigidity and
the connections between the suspension and drivetrain with
the ladder-type frame.”
At the time of market launch in June, the G-Class will be
available at an entry-level price of €107,040.50 (price in
Germany, incl. VAT) and thus remains at the level of the
preceding version. The specification includes a host of new
features such as LED headlamps, driving assistance systems,
a high-quality interior with leather seats, and new suspension.
For demanding customers, options such as the Exclusive
Interior Plus with leather on the interior door panels provides
even more exclusivity.
, Security in Motion”