Since Mercedes lifted the veil off its new G-Class,
we’ve seen it in a variety of trims and appearances. And now, the latest option to surface for the fresh G-Wagen is the Stainless Steel package,
which is exactly what it sounds like it would be. The cosmetic package adds
running boards, sill protectors, door stripes, spare tire carrier, rear bumper
accents, and more – all done up in stainless steel.
As the Mercedes-Benz Passion blog points out, the
treatment already comes standard on the AMG G63 version, but will be offered on
“lesser” versions as well – which in the US, will come down to the
G550. Both versions are motivated by versions of Daimler’s 4.0-liter twin-turbo
V8, driving all four wheels and housed in the same essential vehicle, but significantly refined over the long-serving model it
replaces. Only where the G550’s engine produces 415 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of
torque, the G63’s version is handcrafted by the technicians in Affalterbach to
kick out 577 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque.
Expect other engines to be offered in markets
overseas, particularly where diesels are popular. In the US, we may not see
another powertrain option until the twelve-cylinder G65 comes along, unless we
see a hybrid version come out before then.
Setting aside the prospect of future engine options,
the Stainless Steel package is just one of the exterior appearance options
available for the new G, alongside the AMG Line and Night Packages we’ve seen
previously. The full AMG performance model also gets its own Night Package, and
we suspect there’ll be more to come in the near future as well.
