Mercedes-Benz G-Class gets major interior overhaul
12-13-17, 03:22 PM
#2
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need to catch my breath to reflect on that...
wish it had vertual gauges but other than that it looks awesome.
12-13-17, 04:17 PM
#4
Wow, MB passengers must love that grab handle since they've kept that monstrosity. Also, those air vents look like they're ready to juice some lemons. Finally, good luck with the move towards the finicky looking steering wheel controls. Nice to have your brand loyalty repaid by having to re-learn controls..
On a positive note, the screen is a great change and more than likely, there's quilted stitching upholstery options that look much nicer the sport seats shown in the first pic. Also, nice that they moved to the split opening arm rest, lot more convenient if you're always traveling with a passenger.
On a positive note, the screen is a great change and more than likely, there's quilted stitching upholstery options that look much nicer the sport seats shown in the first pic. Also, nice that they moved to the split opening arm rest, lot more convenient if you're always traveling with a passenger.
Last edited by amphiprion; 12-13-17 at 04:22 PM.
12-13-17, 04:54 PM
#5
Lexus Fanatic
The nicest thing about the G-Class (Gelandewagen) is actually outside (and under) the vehicle, not necessarily what's on the inside. Designed in 1979, primarily for the German/Austrian military, It harkens back to the days, before cost-cutting set in, when a Mercedes product was arguably the most solidly-built vehicle in the world. Shut the doors on a G-Wagen, and the bank-vault-solid thud will literally amaze you. IMO nothing else at the auto shows today can compare with that solidness.
12-13-17, 06:57 PM
#6
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I like the minimalist approach to the interior except the vents they are obnoxious.
12-13-17, 07:15 PM
#7
The nicest thing about the G-Class (Gelandewagen) is actually outside (and under) the vehicle, not necessarily what's on the inside. Designed in 1979, primarily for the German/Austrian military, It harkens back to the days, before cost-cutting set in, when a Mercedes product was arguably the most solidly-built vehicle in the world. Shut the doors on a G-Wagen, and the bank-vault-solid thud will literally amaze you. IMO nothing else at the auto shows today can compare with that solidness.
To make that offroad capable, you'd probably need to remove the huge brakes, re-route the exhaust system and replace the running boards with real sliders, and install smaller wheels with an actual tire that has some beef.
They literally took a great platform and ruined it to make it more appealing for the rich to drive to the mall.
I am curious how this new model will be in person.
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12-13-17, 07:27 PM
#8
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I agree, the only other vehicles I can think of that have that kind of sound when you close the doors are the early year 911s (1970s-1990s) but that's about where the positives end for the modern era G wagen. For anything other than offroad, it's a disaster on wheels. Horrible cargo room, useless backseat, barely any room up front. Not DIY friendly and most definitely not field serviceable. Not a true 4x4 vehicle despite having lockers and solid axles. It's a shame they took a good recipe and made that thing so complex and expensive, no body in their right mind would ever wheel one of those due to the cost and inconvenience of working on them unless you're ********ing dollar bills. These things are not even set up for real offroad out of the box with the silly side mounted exhaust tips and ridiculous low profile tires and huge wheels.
To make that offroad capable, you'd probably need to remove the huge brakes, re-route the exhaust system and replace the running boards with real sliders, and install smaller wheels with an actual tire that has some beef.
They literally took a great platform and ruined it to make it more appealing for the rich to drive to the mall.
I am curious how this new model will be in person.
To make that offroad capable, you'd probably need to remove the huge brakes, re-route the exhaust system and replace the running boards with real sliders, and install smaller wheels with an actual tire that has some beef.
They literally took a great platform and ruined it to make it more appealing for the rich to drive to the mall.
I am curious how this new model will be in person.
12-13-17, 07:28 PM
#9
Lexus Fanatic
12-13-17, 07:36 PM
#10
Real 4x4s always have been to a degree field serviceable. Look at Australia, home of the Land Cruiser and arguably the biggest 4x4 market in the world. Majority of that market is all either Toyota or Nissan with some oddball Land Rover and other brands mixed in.
The reason a Gwagen is not a true four wheeler is mainly cost, difficulty to service, parts wait-time and availability, impossible to repair anything in the field.
I have been around a fair share of Gwagens to know that it's not something you would ever consider to taking into any remote place. Pop the hood of a G63 and you'll know what I am talking about. Those things do not leave more than 100 mile radius of a MB dealership for a very good reason.
All the G's you see being used are all old school with basic small motors and drivetrains, proper sized wheels and tires, proper exhaust system that's tucked up high, so on and so forth.
The current model is a rich folks toy.
The reason a Gwagen is not a true four wheeler is mainly cost, difficulty to service, parts wait-time and availability, impossible to repair anything in the field.
I have been around a fair share of Gwagens to know that it's not something you would ever consider to taking into any remote place. Pop the hood of a G63 and you'll know what I am talking about. Those things do not leave more than 100 mile radius of a MB dealership for a very good reason.
All the G's you see being used are all old school with basic small motors and drivetrains, proper sized wheels and tires, proper exhaust system that's tucked up high, so on and so forth.
The current model is a rich folks toy.
12-13-17, 07:41 PM
#11
Why is Jeep Wrangler so popular in America and the favorite 4x4 vehicle?
-Cost
-Easily serviceable
-Parts availability
-Set up properly at the factory
Current Gwagen is basically a Frankenstein product. A great platform that was drastically compromised by the way they are set up out of the box. To modify one would cost stupid amounts of money and probably why nobody really messes with them for offroading here.
-Cost
-Easily serviceable
-Parts availability
-Set up properly at the factory
Current Gwagen is basically a Frankenstein product. A great platform that was drastically compromised by the way they are set up out of the box. To modify one would cost stupid amounts of money and probably why nobody really messes with them for offroading here.
12-13-17, 07:42 PM
#12
Lexus Fanatic
In Australia you can get stripped down models. You can even get a chassis cab G wagon there as well.
12-13-17, 08:10 PM
#14
Lexus Fanatic
They absolutely have legit G wagon models in Australia and I think Africa as well
