G-Class (W463) [Official] Mercedes-Benz G-Class Facelift (W463)

Wolfgang · Aug 7, 2016

^ Might also be a standard Made in Austria G in a protective bag for overseas shipping?

Wunderkind · Aug 7, 2016

Wolfgang said:
^ Might also be a standard Made in Austria G in a protective bag for overseas shipping?

It looks like it's about to board a ship............to Dubai or Qatar perhaps. It's wrapped too well to be a new model in disguise.

picsoubmw · Aug 8, 2016

This is the current car, we can see the free standing screen when prototype have similar setup to the W222/W213.

klier · Aug 30, 2016

Wolfgang said:
MB Passion drives over the SCHÖCKL and visits the factory in Graz.

Can we please focus on the new car here in this thread?

Post all the other stuff in the regular G class thread please.

klier · Aug 30, 2016

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Spotted on Mont-Ventoux, France

Merc1 · Aug 31, 2016

That render looks really close. This thing is going to be HOTT.

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klier · Aug 31, 2016

I can't wait to see more of the interior!!

Don't like the grille and shape above the headlights in that render. But it's off anyways, so no worries.

picsoubmw · Sep 9, 2016

Merc1 · Sep 9, 2016

That extra width did the trick, it looks really good.

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hannaz · Sep 10, 2016

Fido · Sep 12, 2016

Merc1 · Sep 12, 2016

Yeah buddy, that look good. Sales are going double because it will vastly more practical, easier to drive and live with, but it keeps that classic look and layout. Brilliant job by Mercedes-Benz.

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WAND · Oct 29, 2016

hannaz · Oct 31, 2016

I feel so good and happy reading and understanding about the W464 G-class. How ever I strongly feel that Gordon Wagner has to direct his team to design a matching outside rear view mirrors, preferably a boxy one like the pic below. That would suite the car better and give a better view as its a taller car. No matter how many camera you have to give any 360 degree view, I personally feel rear view mirrors play a key role give a macho look. Since they were kind enough to retain the same classy design, let them also make a matching mirror.

Having said this, I also dis agree with Merc's design philosophy to follow same sedan mirror for large SUVs. They have to introduce a new one soon for the next gen SUVs.

Serpens · Oct 31, 2016

hannaz said:
I feel so good and happy reading and understanding about the W464 G-class. How ever I strongly feel that Gordon Wagner has to direct his team to design a matching outside rear view mirrors, preferably a boxy one like the pic below. That would suite the car better and give a better view as its a taller car. No matter how many camera you have to give any 360 degree view, I personally feel rear view mirrors play a key role give a macho look. Since they were kind enough to retain the same classy design, let them also make a matching mirror.

Having said this, I also dis agree with Merc's design philosophy to follow same sedan mirror for large SUVs. They have to introduce a new one soon for the next gen SUVs.

I made a comment about this in a different thread. It seems the SUV's (GLC excepted) are retaining the current mirror while all sedans, coupes, and convertibles are switching to the S-class mirror.

Soup · Nov 24, 2016

Soup said:
I have a 2017 G500 on order, delivery Nov/Dec 2016.

The only update I noticed was, Car Telephony (Code: EG1)

The infotainment screen seems to have gotten wider with a minor facelift + UI updated closer to the S Class.

I'm not sure if it's just me, but I think the Rear View Camera now has a higher resolution compared to my 2016 G-Class.

Front parking sensor display has grown bigger too.

Wolfgang · Dec 19, 2016

Arrived in Australia.

2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Professional Cab-Chassis pricing and specs

Local pricing and specifications for the rough-and-tumble Mercedes-Benz G-Professional Cab Chassis ute have been detailed this week.

Starting at $119,900 plus on-road costs, the G-Professional definitely isn’t cheap, though it boasts a 2085kg payload without a tray, 245mm of ground clearance, three differential locks that can be shifted to low-range on the move, along with a 650mm wading depth and adjustable engine speed control.

In terms of equipment, the G-Professional comes standard with a snorkel, bull bar, black-painted headlight and indicator protection, radiator and sump protection, along with 16-inch alloy wheels wrapped in all-terrain tyres.

On the inside, the G-Professional includes hard-wearing vinyl seat covers, two water drain plugs, rubber floor mats, storage compartments under both seats, air-conditioning, arm rests and a lockable glovebox.

Also included are a 96L fuel tank, two 12-volt batteries, a tyre pressure-monitoring system, a loose spare wheel and two wheel chocks.

Under the bonnet is a 3.0-litre V6 turbo diesel engine, producing 135kW of power at 3800rpm and 400Nm of torque from 1600 to 2000rpm.

Drive is sent to all-four wheels (50:50 split) via a five-speed automatic transmission.

The G-Professional quotes an approach angle of 38 degrees, a departure angle of 35 degrees, and a break-over point of 22 degrees.

Its braked towing capacity is rated at 2120kg while unbraked it can haul 750kg. Meanwhile, the G-Professional claims a gross vehicle mass (GVM) of 4490kg.

Safety-wise, the rugged Mercedes-Benz ute comes equipped with electronic stability program with selectable on/off function, ABS, brake assist and electronic brakeforce distribution. Only two airbags are fitted (dual front).

Six paint finishes are on offer, Polar White, Black, Desert Sand, Deep Orange, Flame Red and Fir Green.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Professional is available to order now.