Mercedes has
revealed the all-new 2019 Mercedes-Benz G550 Geländewagen a.k.a G-wagon at the
detroit auto show and it marks the rebirth of an important automotive icon, and
it doesn’t disappoint.
The iconic
Mercedes-Benz G-Class off-roader has been around since 1979 and has never had a
major redesign in all that time,until now.
Retaining
the SUV’s signature boxy shape,the G-Class grows in every dimension for 2019.
It's 2.1 inches longer than before, 4.8 inches wider, and sits on a 1.6-inch
longer wheelbase, but despite this, the 2019 G is around 375 lbs lighter than
its predecessor. That's thanks to increased use of high- and
ultra-high-strength steel, and aluminum for the hood, doors, and fenders.
It also
features a multifunction steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls for the
infotainment system, metallic accents, and wood or carbon fiber trim.
An optional
Active Multi-contour Seat Package adds additional power adjustment, massage,
ventilation, and rapid heating functions.
Air chambers
within the bolsters inflate and deflate automatically, helping to keep people
secure and supported. Mercedes says these seats are recommended by the German
spinal health organization Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V.
The $130,532
SUV comes with analogue gauges, but these can be replaced with a 12.3-inch
digital instrument cluster to complement the 12.3-inch infotainment display.
Thanks to a 1.6-inch longer wheelbase and repositioned rear seats, rear
passengers have an extra six inches of legroom.
Four dynamic
select driving modes are available: Eco, Comfort, Sport, and Individual. The
SUV’s G-Mode activates if the driver engages 4-wheel-drive Low or one of the
three differential locks. The G-Mode setting adjusts throttle response,
steering sensitivity, and the transmission for maximum off-roading capability
The new 2019
Mercedes-Benz G550 is equipped with a carryover turbocharged 4.0-liter V8
engine making 416 horsepower and 450 lb.-ft. of torque between 2,000 rpm and
4,750 rpm. Performance, however, is no doubt improved because it is paired with
a more responsive and quicker shifting 9-speed automatic transmission.
The All-New
Mercedes G-Class will be launched in Germany in June and will go on sale in
late 2018.
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