Local pricing and specifications for the
rough-and-tumble Mercedes-Benz G-Professional Cab Chassis ute have been
detailed. Starting at AUD 119,900 plus on-road costs, the G-Professional
definitely isn’t cheap, though it boasts a 2085 kg payload without a tray, 245 mm
of ground clearance, three differential locks that can be shifted to low-range
on the move, along with a 650 mm wading depth and adjustable engine speed
control.
The G-Professional comes
standard with a snorkel, bull bar, black-painted headlight and indicator
protection, radiator and sump protection, along with 16-inch alloy wheels
wrapped in all-terrain tyres.
On the inside, the G-Professional includes
hard-wearing vinyl seat covers, two water drain plugs, rubber floor mats,
storage compartments under both seats, air-conditioning, arm rests and a
lockable glovebox.
Also included are a 96L fuel tank, two 12-volt
batteries, a tyre pressure-monitoring system, a loose spare wheel and two wheel
chocks. Under the bonnet is a 3.0-litre
V6 turbo diesel engine, producing 184 hp of power at 3800 rpm and 400 Nm of torque
from 1600 to 2000 rpm. Drive is sent to all-four wheels (50:50 split) via a
five-speed automatic transmission.
The G-Professional quotes an approach angle of 38
degrees, a departure angle of 35 degrees, and a break-over point of 22 degrees.
Its braked towing capacity is rated at 2120 kg while unbraked it can haul 750 kg.
Meanwhile, the G-Professional claims a gross vehicle mass (GVM) of 4490 kg.
Safety-wise, the rugged Mercedes-Benz ute comes
equipped with electronic stability program with selectable on/off function,
ABS, brake assist and electronic brakeforce distribution. Only two airbags are
fitted (dual front). Six paint finishes are on offer, Polar White, Black,
Desert Sand, Deep Orange, Flame Red and Fir Green.The Mercedes-Benz G-Professional is available to
order now.
