Hot! Mercedes-Benz, What's Next?

[Merc1]

New GLE? The GLE has been quietly contributing significantly to Mercedes sales but when is the new GLE coming?

I would say early next year, like at the Detroit show in January.

M

 

[Fido]

I would say early next year, like at the Detroit show in January.

M

Detroit... It's more possible New York 2018. In Frankfurt we'll see the new CLS.

 

[Amat46]

^ any news about AMG 4 DOOR?

 

[hannaz]

Seems like cabriolet is back. From regn plate it look like G65

 

[hannaz]

Mercedes Maybach G 650 LandauletLeaked

The rumour of a Mercedes Maybach SUV was in the air for sometime now. But there was no solid information about the model and finally we have got our hands on these exclusive images of Maybach SUV which will be named as Mercedes Maybach G650 Landaulet. The Maybach G650 Landaulet is based on Mercedes-Benz G500 4x4. Mercedes Maybach stretched the wheelbase to 3428 mm, which increased the space on the second row by 60 centimeters. The third row get fabric roof to enjoy the open top experience. Mercedes Maybach G650 Landaulet is powered by 6.0-litre biturbo V12 engine producing 625 BHP of power and this engine is expected to be mated to 7 speed automatic transmission. Like the regular G models, Maybach G650 Landaulet also get locking differentials and four wheel drive system. Mercedes Maybach G650Landaulet is limited to 100 units and the official release is expected later this year.

 

[Amat46]

^ For real?

 

[Merc1]

WTF?

M

 

[klier]

^ For real?

Yes. Absolutely.

MB doesn't joke about the G class. It's a G65 4x4 basically. Cabrio.

 

[W201]

Forgive me if I'm going to sound rude - but seems to me that folks at MB have too much spare time

 

[WAND]

Actually it looks better than I expected.

 

[WAND]

Forgive me if I'm going to sound rude - but seems to me that folks at MB have too much spare time

Yes, they don't announce anything, just relase new version.
And that's good, that's the way how they gladden fans, nice surprise.
I agree with klier, this is actually elongated 4x4-2 version with 65AMG engine and of course Maybach interior.
Prety much different than any G class in offer.
They mix wide option. 6x6 is 63 AMG, and this is shorter and V12 inside. Very interesting choice, I wolud glad to know reasons why Merc decide to put hot inside V in 500 4x4-2 version, 63 AMG in 6x6 and 65AMG here.
For me, 4x4-2 would be ideal with 65AMG engine instead.

 

[WAND]

I guess price will be around half million.

 

[Matski]

This is not what I was expecting to be next from Maybach...

Have to hand it to Mercedes, flogging the G class as everything from this...

to the modern namesake of this....

... is gutsy.

 

[W201]

They could make G Class Baby Cart, and it would still sell.

G is, simply put, The G, and it's status is as high as Benz's by itself.

 

[DjordjeC63]

^ Well, Chinese do that stuff

 

[hannaz]

Mercedes AMG GT R sets new Bathurst lap record

Mercedes AMG didn't won Bathurst 12-hour last weekend but they won the titile of fastest production car ever to lap the Mount Panorama circuit. Mercedes AMG GT R in the hands of five-time German touring car champion Bernd Schneider set a new lap record for production cars with a time of 2m16.5s around the 6.213 km circuit. The previous record of AMG GT S variant, set in 2015 by Bernd Schneider was beaten by almost 8 seconds. Mercedes AMG GT R is powered by 4.0 L Bi-Turbo V8 engine producing 577 BHP of power and 700 NM of torque. The power is sent to rear wheels via 7 speed dual clutch automatic transmission.

 

[Amat46]

^ the car is an absolute weapon!!

 

[Wolfgang]

The Chicago Auto Show is coming up.

DEBUT VEHICLES

• 2018 AMG GT
• 2018 AMG GT C
• 2018 E Coupe
• 2018 GLA
• 2017 SLC

 

[Richard Lupton]

Mercedes has launched new GLC which is a new weapon to take on the segment-leading Audi Q5 and BMW's X3, as well as Porsche's high-performance Macan.

 

[hannaz]

New black cab with the three-pointed star for London

Black taxis with a large radiator grill and high roof are as much a part of the London cityscape as Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye. The Vito Taxi from Mercedes-Benz has been among the so-called "black cabs" since 2008. Now it has been completely renewed.

The new Vito Taxi impresses with comfortable and generous spaciousness for up to six passengers and offers barrier-free access for wheel-chair users. Electrically operated sliding doors on both sides, electrically extendible entrance steps on the left and right, air-conditioning and a start/stop function all come as standard. The new Vito Taxi is equipped with numerous assistance systems to help it make its way safely through the busy streets of London. For example the so called ATTENTION ASSIST which comes as standard. It will alert the driver if he or she shows signs of fatigue or inattentiveness. Further assistance systems such as Blind Spot Assist and Active Parking Assist are optionally available.

The new Vito Taxi is specially modified, as was its predecessor, in order to gain taxi approval in the English capital. Thanks to a specifically designed rear-steering axle, it complies with the stipulation of a 25 ft turning circle (7.62 metres). Mercedes-Benz is one of just two automobile manufacturers to have received the sought-after taxi approval.

In addition to the specially modified variant for London, the new Vito Taxi is also available as a "National Taxi" without a rear-steering axle for regions outside of London.

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