Mercedes-Benz has made some tweaks to its G-Class lineup, adding a new ‘highly purist’ variant, as well as some updates and new optional extras. Welcome to the latest addition to the G-Class family; the G 350 d Professional. It is just as capable off-road than the regular G-Class thanks to […]
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2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class facelift announced
The updated 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class wagon has been revealed, with the new G 500 getting a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8. Outputs are also lifted for the diesel version. In terms of styling changes, they are limited to keep the robust look of the G-Class alive. There are some revised bumper bars […]
Mercedes-Benz ‘pickup’ ute confirmed, here by 2020
Mercedes-Benz has announced it will be introducing a ute within the next five years. Say what? Yep, Mercedes wants to have a slice of the very popular tradies segment. The company will target markets including Latin America, South Africa, parts of Europe, and yes, Australia and New Zealand. The Merc […]
Posaidon develops 830hp tuning package for Mercedes G 63 AMG
Just in case you thought the Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG was too sensible, fellow German tuning house Posaidon has released an almost unimaginable power upgrade for the outlandish off-roader. The upgrade is more than just a bodykit and exhaust system too. Posaidon has cut a full second from the 0-100km/h […]
Mercedes-Benz G 500 4×4² revealed in further detail
Remember the Mercedes G 63 AMG 6×6? The monstrous all-terrain tank that shouts, ‘I am the Arnold Schwarzenegger of the auto world’, now has a smaller brother. Meet the Mercedes-Benz G 500 4×4². Mercedes has released what it dubs as a “near-series concept”, taking the existing recipe of insane off-road […]
Mercedes-Benz G 500 4×4² previewed, extreme off-road G-Class
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is already a robust and rugged Tonka-tough SUV, but now the company is planning to unveil an even more rugged version called the G 500 4×4². Basically, it’s a lifted up version of the utilitarian wagon, inspired by the G 63 6×6. It features much bigger, 22-inch […]
Mercedes-Benz G-Class 35 Edition celebrates 35th birthday
To help celebrate the Mercedes-Benz G-Class’s 35th anniversary, Mercedes has announced a special G-Class 35 Edition. It brings added style and equipment to the robust off-roader. The G-Class isn’t as popular in Australia as it is overseas, partly because it is priced extremely high in the local market. Coincidentally, the […]
Dartz ‘DrIvE Hard 6×6 G’; a bomb-proof monster with 749kW
Looking for the most intimidating vehicle money can buy? This Dartz-modified Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6×6 should come close, with its mine-resistant armour and bullet-proof windows. The mammoth creation is, according to Dartz, a result of “sex between MRAP and Mercedes G”. For those of us who don’t know what […]