legendary mercedes-benz g-class gets refurbished for 2016
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the historic mercedes-benz ‘g-class’ gets an update that raises the benchmark of four-wheel drive luxury. the classic off-roader keeps the lines that span from 1972, while dramatically overhauling whats underneath the hood and the interior. the ‘g 500’ houses an eight cylinder direct injected powerplant exactly the same as the sophisticated mercedes-amg V8 engine inside the already presented ’G 500 4×4²’ show car.
in the city
for 2016, the engine has two turbochargers that are housed between the cylinder banks for compact design, and optimal response. it delivers 422 horsepower and is equipped with ECO stop-start function that reduces fuel consumption and emissions for days stuck in gridlock. the entire package is compliant with the latest euro 6 emissions standards and still manages to go from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. the suspension setup has been reworked with improved shock absorbers for better body control and luxury caliber ride comfort.
in the wild
inside the ‘g 500’ , the interior is furnished with a contemporary 11.4 cm multifunction display and redesigned buttons and dials. the improved ‘g-class’ models will be available to order from the middle of the year.
passenger view
ground clearance designed for all terrains
