Mercedes-Benz G300 CDI Pickup
Australians have just welcomed the G300 CDI. Going back to basics by being able
to tackle just about everything Mother Nature has to throw at it, the rugged
vehicle carries a starting price of AUD 119,900 (US$ 89,282).
Besides being able to approach angles of 38 degrees,
departure angles of 35 degrees, tow up to 2,120 kg, boast a 2,085 kg payload
without a tray and drive through 63.5 cm of water, it also features a snorkel,
16-inch alloy wheels with 265/75 all-terrain tires, a bull-bar and drain plugs
drilled into the floor.
The rugged G300 CDI is as Spartan as
it gets. However, its work-focused interior does bring air conditioning,
storage compartments under both seats, vinyl seat covers, armrests, and rubber
floor mats.
There is also a tire pressure-monitoring system,
along with two 12-volt batteries and a 96-liter fuel tank. Power comes from a
184 PS and 400 Nm V6 turbodiesel, sent to all four corners (50:50) through a
five-speed automatic transmission.
