Mercedes G-Class, restyling for the incombustible 4 × 4

There is no doubt that Mercedes G-Class is the most iconic American brand model and one of the most desired. It has been on the market since 1979, with relatively few changes and still is here to stay. Now Mercedes has a new restyling badge of his SUV, with cosmetic changes, mechanical and equipment to maintain the attractiveness of the Class G. The new models will be available this summer.

The cosmetic changes only affect the normal diesel and petrol versions. AMG models receive no exterior changes. Now they take new front bumper and wheel passes in body color . The G 350 d mounted alloy wheels 18 series. ” Inside all G Class adopt a new box with a digital display watches larger. AMG also premiered the picture, but is specific. New, bold colors are also premiered in the usual catalog.

mechanical News

As was already mentioned a week ago, the Mercedes G-Class 500 receives a new gasoline engine, more powerful and efficient. It is a biturbo 4.0-liter V8 that delivers 422 horses and 610 Nm of torque. It replaces the old 5.5 V8 of 387 horses atmospheric.

The other versions of the range also carry out mechanical modifications. Thus, the G 350 d increases the power of your V6 3.0 diesel 211-245 hp won 60 Nm of additional torque reaching 600 Nm. The Mercedes G 63 AMG achieves its twin-turbo 5.5 V8 delivers 27 more horsepower (571 in total) and G 65 AMG V12 also increases its power of 612 to 630 horses and offers no less than 1,000 Nm of torque.

For the first time Stop & Start makes an appearance in the range of Class G, being standard on the three less powerful engines. A level of chassis suspension is set looking to contain the swings of the body and improve comfort. ESP, ABS and traction control have been improved. The Mercedes G 500 now offers an option of adaptive suspension with Sport and Comfort modes.