Just a few hours after Mercedes dropped the first
technical details of the new G-Class, a set of camouflage-free photos have
surfaced online. Courtesy of
AutoWeek.nl, we get to see the new, heavily revised off-road icon in all its
glory and rather unsurprisingly it looks almost the same.
The biggest visual differences can be spotted at the
headlights, bumpers and front grille, which are not that big to the untrained
eye. The new Mercedes logo on the grille also houses the radar sensors
necessary for the semi-autonomous functions the new G-Class is expected to
offer.
The highlights of the new generation G-Class however
are to be found under the skin: Mercedes has already confirmed the addition of
a new independent front suspension that should help the G-Class not only offer
better on-road manners but also improve the already impressive off-road
capabilities of its predecessor.
The new Mercedes G-Class will offer approach and
departure angles of 31° and 30° as well as a maximum fording depth of 70 cm. Breakover angle is 26 degrees while the ground clearance between
the axles is 241 mm. A new 9G-Tronic nine-speed automatic
transmission, paired with low-range, three lockable differentials and an
all-new off road-oriented G-mode will also be present.
The overhauled interior now features the familiar
twin digital displays as an option, two removable cup holders, as well as more
room for everyone: rear passengers get an extra 150 mm of legroom and
an extra 56 mm of elbow room.
The new Mercedes G-Class will be revealed at the
Detroit Auto Show on January 15, where we’ll get the full details, including
powertrains and the full list of its tech features.
