The Mercedes-Benz G-Class received a facelift a year ago, and the press photos that accompanied the announcement shocked this writer a little. Never mind that the iconic 4X4 could be had with 21-inch AMG rims and diamond design designo seats; Merc released pics of the Geländewagen in colours such as yellow, orange, purple and neon green! A neon green G-Wagen! What the…
Mercedes now realises that not everyone has the taste of a rapper, and we’re looking at the G 350 d Professional. The “highly purist variant” is optionally available with the Professional Off-Road package, and is ideally suited to gruelling off-road use and professional applications, Stuttgart says.
Like all other G-Class models, the G 350 d Professional benefits from a ladder-type frame body, permanent AWD with off-road ratio and three electrically selectable, 100% differential locks. It’s powered by a 3.0 litre V6 turbodiesel with 245 hp, which is 33% more than the power of the previous G 300 CDI Pro. Paired to Merc’s 7G-Tronic auto, the new G has NEDC fuel consumption of 9.9 litres per 100 km, 15.4% better than before.
Visually, the Pro is marked by a matte black grille and 16-inch black five-spoke alloys, wrapped with 265/70 all-terrain tyres. Pro status also brings modified suspension, which provides an additional 10 mm of ground clearance (245 mm) and sharper approach/departure angles of 36 and 39 degrees respectively (30/30 on the regular G 350 d). Payload is 592 kg and towing capacity is up to 3,200 kg.
No bare bones workman interior, though. The G 350 d Pro’s dashboard is based on the W463 model’s, and not the more functional W461 dash. Goodies such as a multifunction steering wheel, electric steering column and partially power-adjustable front seats are standard. A floor with anti-slip surface and drain means that dirt can easily be sprayed off and the interior thoroughly cleaned.
Options include a steel front bumper that’s ready for a cable winch; protective grille for the bi-xenons; and dark-tinted glass for the rear side windows and rear window. The latter package also includes the load compartment in wood finish and the preparation for a hands-free system. A roof rack with ladder and side running boards can also be added on.
This tough guy’s market launch is in September.
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The G Wagen. The toughest Benz after the Actros and Unimog
Apparently you never heard of the Zetros? ;)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_Zetros
U cant buy this as a civilian, cant u? ;)
Indeed you can buy a Zetros as a civilian (not the armored one of course):
http://www.mercedes-benz.com.au/content/australia/mpc/mpc_australia__website/en/home_mpc/truck_home/home/special_segment/agriculture/Zetros.flash.html
Its natural habitat
My Toyota Hilux can do all that…..easily.
just like showing off your hi side dontcha?
You don’t see people in business suits, high ranking army uniforms or celebrities climbing into a Hilux
Got la , same lorrrr is also a star here (acc to some doctor, you know la what doctor
Hilux survived the toughest test ever. Watch it all in Topgear.
Ppl in business suit are sissies, hiding behind the over priced, over hyped Merc….They think money would give them class and recognition.
BTW, Lee have you actually drive that Merc, when you blurted your comments of the Merc??
BTW, the celebrities you mentioned are mostly rich spoiled brats, attention seeking celebrities, and dictators from the 3rd world countries….They are not real Drivers, and their Merc isn’t a driver’s car.
For me, I have sure driven my Hilux, everywhere, anywhere, anytime and everytime. All proven of its worth. Just ask the Sarawak Timber King, or Taukeh….
Obviously you dont know what you are talking about Jinggu Mao. People driving Hilux (like you) only use it for single purpose, while people with money and taste (unlike you) drive G-Wagens because you can drive it anywhere. You are welcomed to valet park your G-Wagen, try doing that with your Hilux haha. Toyota owners have this stubborness of thinking Toyota is the best in everything, in fact they are just best at recycling old technologies. And before you asked, i’ve driven the AMG version of the G-Wagen, so dont even try to compare it with Hilux. Even illegal foreign workers drive Hilux la brother!