G-Class [Official] Mercedes-Benz G-Class (W464)


The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, colloquially known as the G-Wagon or G-Wagen (as an abbreviation of Geländewagen), is a four-wheel drive luxury SUV manufactured by Magna Steyr (formerly Steyr-Daimler-Puch) in Graz, Styria, Austria, and sold by Mercedes-Benz. Originally developed as a military off-roader, later more luxurious models were added to the line. In certain markets, it was sold under the Puch name as Puch G until 2000.
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For the 2024 official press release of the New G-Class, see The all-new Mercedes-Benz G-Class
For the 2024 official press release of the New Electric G-Class, see The GELÄNDEWAGEN. Electrified.
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AbsoluteUnit said:
He asked, so I responded. If he's just being facetious then so be it.
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Thanks and I was not being facetious, I just wanted to get your view point on it cause it looked like for a while the argument on the other side was the substance doesn't matter and it was all about the brand/image. But looks like, that is after all, not the case and you do think substance matters? (If I am wrong and you still think substance doesn't matter, ignore the rest of the post).

And I agree mostly on the substance itself - G class offers a competitive off road ability, with luxurious appointments (though ride/refinement itself from my own experience leaves much to be desired), in a tough looking utilitarian looking design. The one aspect, IMO, you missed is power, as can be seen from the fact G63 is by far the best seller. And this combination of - off roadability, luxury, toughness, power appeals to the survivalist in most of us, including me.

All this just to point out that substance does matter, and not just brand/image, at least not in the long run. So should G not measure up in these areas against the competition, the brand/image will eventually suffer. I will leave how the electric version measures up or not unsaid to avoid triggering anyone.

Hope that clears it up.
 
The substance of the vehicle was never in question, why would anyone have to point this out when it's known already. This was a whole lot of who shot John, much ado about nothing.

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leylandi said:
example?
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Ford GT . LOTS of Aston Martins (especially limited versions like Lagonda etc ) , McLaren MP4-12C ( I remember I wanted to buy one in 2012 or so , it was just a little above the R8 , but it was the Financial Crisis and I was afraid for the future ) , etc etc etc.

Don't act like this is a normal thing , for a car to go up or keep it's value . I honestly , never remember a period like this , post pandemic , where everything became so "wanted". Everybody wants a GT3 , a G63 , blablabla.
 
kiki voinea said:
Ford GT . LOTS of Aston Martins (especially limited versions like Lagonda etc ) , McLaren MP4-12C ( I remember I wanted to buy one in 2012 or so , it was just a little above the R8 , but it was the Financial Crisis and I was afraid for the future ) , etc etc etc.

Don't act like this is a normal thing , for a car to go up or keep it's value . I honestly , never remember a period like this , post pandemic , where everything became so "wanted". Everybody wants a GT3 , a G63 , blablabla.
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The Ford GT is an awful example. There are currently 05-06s at half a million USD and you can't find a 2020+ for under $1.2 million.
 
I wonder if they could have given it a spare power bank instead of that charger holder, just like how old LC used to have a spare gas tank.
Probably not safe if it's rear ended.
 
Yaz said:
I wonder if they could have given it a spare power bank instead of that charger holder, just like how old LC used to have a spare gas tank.
Probably not safe if it's rear ended.
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I am guessing by powerbank, you mean a range extender battery? If so, probably not any less safe than hanging a gas tank there. But size and weight is probably a bigger hindrance. Case in point, the Cybertruck's range extender extends range by ~120 miles, and is supposedly ~50kwh and weights 300+kg. and 4' x 2 'x ~1' in dimension. Even half that would probably still be impractically too heavy and big to hang from the rear door.
 
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AndreB said:
From UK website:
G 350 - 94,000£ - 105.000 euro
G 63 - 143,305£ - 160.000 euro
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These prices are from 2018 when launched. The outgoing G63 was £174,000, the prices increased about 3 percent. Will be interesting to know the wait. £5k deposit was required for interested customers. Deadline for deposit end of last month. No confirmation on delivery dates yet
 
For the 2024 official press release of the New G-Class, see The all-new Mercedes-Benz G-Class
For the 2024 official press release of the New Electric G-Class, see The GELÄNDEWAGEN. Electrified.

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