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G-Class Comes In From Cold

Caught cold-weather testing in the mag this week, the Merc G-Class is the next model in Mercedes' avalanche of new products - and it's a classic reborn.

By Ben Whitworth

05th April 2005

The chunky crossover borrows much of its underpinnings - including the all-wheel-drive chassis - from the M, creating a spacious high-riding estate. Replacing the boxy and agricultural G-Wagen off-roader, the newcomer will be far more luxurious and refined.

Designers are promising the G's cabin will be packed with clever ideas and storage features, complemented by high-standard safety kit. However, the key attraction will be its ability to carry seven passengers plus luggage. That puts the car head-to-head with Land Rover's new Discovery.

The big Mercedes features a clever third row of seats. When not in use, the two rearmost chairs individually fold flat into the boot floor. Each will have its own integrated belts and ISOFIX child seat mounting points.

When the G-Class arrives in the UK next year, Mercedes will offer a choice of four engines, including a 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel developing either 190bhp or 224bhp. There will also be 272bhp 3.5-litre and 306bhp 5.0 V8 petrol units. Each will drive all four wheels through the 7G-Tronic auto gearbox.

Meanwhile, Mercedes has launched the biggest vehicle recall in its history. Over the next eight months, the firm will repair and upgrade 1.3million models worldwide. Close to 60,000 UK cars will have work done to fix a host of electronic gremlins, including braking issues.

Affected vehicles are the E-Class, SL and new CLS, built between June 2001 and last month. All other six and eight-cylinder petrol cars manufactured between June 2001 and November 2004 are also being called back. Customers are being informed in writing.

For an alternative review of the latest Mercedes C-Class visit our sister site carbuyer.co.uk

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