2018 Mercedes G-Class
The next-gen Mercedes G-Class is currently under
development and being tested in Europe. As the project advances, new details
are emerging about the model.
The G-Class is Mercedes-Benz’s ultimate passenger
off-road vehicle, and air suspension could take things a level higher. Variable
ride height would help driving in challenging off-road situations by allowing the
SUV to adapt according to the surface in a matter of seconds. Not just that, in
urban or highway driving, the driver could lower the ride height with AIRMATIC
and make the SUV easier to handle while concurrently benefiting from higher
fuel economy due to the reduced drag.
Spy shots confirm that the next-gen Mercedes G-Class
will retain the current model’s boxy, utilitarian character, and feature an
evolutionary design. The Gelandewagen will not switch from its body-on-frame
construction, however, due to the considerable usage of lightweight materials
like high-strength steel and aluminium in the body, the 2018 G-Class will
reportedly be 400 kg lighter.
The fully revamped interior appears to have two
colour displays on the dashboard, one in the instrument cluster for the driver
information and in the centre for the infotainment purpose.
The 2018 Mercedes G-Class will come with an array of
six- and eight-cylinder petrol and diesel engines internationally. The
9G-TRONIC transmission is said to be a standard offering. A 48-volt mild-hybrid
system is said to be employed for more efficiency, but concrete information is
awaited on that.
