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We give the 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class a point above average for its
engines and another for its off-road ability, but we鈥檝e dialed back
two for its rudimentary steering and the choppy ride caused by a short
wheelbase. That brings it to a 5 out of 10 on our scale. The base G550s
use a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 rated at 416 horsepower and 450
pound-feet of torque. That鈥檚 enough to sprint this tall SUV to 60 mph
in less than six seconds. The G-Wagen鈥檚 body-on-frame design and its
solid axles endow it with tremendous off-road ability. In a pinch, a
trio of locking differentials accessed via chrome-emblazoned buttons on
the dashboard make it even more capable. Tread carefully, though: the
AMG models have stiff suspensions and sporty tires that make them
poorly suited to traversing rougher terrain. The G鈥檚 8.3-inches of
ground clearance isn鈥檛 as impressive as its approach and departure
angles of 36 and 27 degrees and its ability to ford nearly two feet of
water. In terms of four-wheeling prowess, the G-Wagen鈥檚 flexy
suspension and relatively compact dimensions are assets against
bulkier, more modern 鈥榰tes like the Toyota Land Cruiser and Land
Rover Range Rover.
We give the 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class a point above average for its
engines and another for its off-road ability, but we鈥檝e dialed back
two for its rudimentary steering and the choppy ride caused by a short
wheelbase. That brings it to a 5 out of 10 on our scale. The base G550s
use a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 rated at 416 horsepower and 450
pound-feet of torque. That鈥檚 enough to sprint this tall SUV to 60 mph
in less than six seconds. The G-Wagen鈥檚 body-on-frame design and its
solid axles endow it with tremendous off-road ability. In a pinch, a
trio of locking differentials accessed via chrome-emblazoned buttons on
the dashboard make it even more capable. Tread carefully, though: the
AMG models have stiff suspensions and sporty tires that make them
poorly suited to traversing rougher terrain. The G鈥檚 8.3-inches of
ground clearance isn鈥檛 as impressive as its approach and departure
angles of 36 and 27 degrees and its ability to ford nearly two feet of
water. In terms of four-wheeling prowess, the G-Wagen鈥檚 flexy
suspension and relatively compact dimensions are assets against
bulkier, more modern 鈥榰tes like the Toyota Land Cruiser and Land
Rover Range Rover.
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Bounding through the western Colorado countryside on an early spring
day, the only snow in sight capping the tops of local mountains, it
almost felt like cheating to be luxuriating behind the wheel of the
all-too-capable, overachieving 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. You will
come to know the GLS as the successor to the GL sport-utility vehicle,
a popular and well-rounded fixture of wealthy suburbs and determined
Brooklyn parkers. FOLLOW DAILY NEWS AUTOS ON FACEBOOK. Haven鈥檛 we
seen you before? If you think the new 2017 GLS-Class looks an awful lot
like the GL, you鈥檙e not wrong. An evolution of the GL鈥檚 proven
design of the GL, and depending on who you ask at Mercedes-Benz, the
GLS has turned either more aggressive, thanks to added bluntness in the
nose, or softer and more feminine. Save for a revised grille and new,
oversized taillights, I see the same shape as the GL. Finding the sweet
spot in a lineup as wide-ranging as GLS鈥?is tricky.
Bounding through the western Colorado countryside on an early spring
day, the only snow in sight capping the tops of local mountains, it
almost felt like cheating to be luxuriating behind the wheel of the
all-too-capable, overachieving 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. You will
come to know the GLS as the successor to the GL sport-utility vehicle,
a popular and well-rounded fixture of wealthy suburbs and determined
Brooklyn parkers. FOLLOW DAILY NEWS AUTOS ON FACEBOOK. Haven鈥檛 we
seen you before? If you think the new 2017 GLS-Class looks an awful lot
like the GL, you鈥檙e not wrong. An evolution of the GL鈥檚 proven
design of the GL, and depending on who you ask at Mercedes-Benz, the
GLS has turned either more aggressive, thanks to added bluntness in the
nose, or softer and more feminine. Save for a revised grille and new,
oversized taillights, I see the same shape as the GL. Finding the sweet
spot in a lineup as wide-ranging as GLS鈥?is tricky.
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New arrival bought and serviced at Mercedes-Benz. This diesel 4MATIC
AWD looks great in Tenorite Grey on Black ARTICO. Pricing shown
includes all applicable dealer fees including Freight/ PDI, Admin, EHF
Tires, Filters and Batteries, AC Levy and applicable provincial fees.
Prices do not include taxes, insurance and license fees, as well as any
other products or services not listed that may be available to you
through your selected Mercedes-Benz dealership. Vehicle prices subject
to change without notice. Dealer may sell for less. Please contact the
dealership directly for exact pricing details. Vehicle may not be
exactly as shown. Some vehicles may be shown with optional equipment or
equipment not available in Canada. Regarding towing capacity listed:
Maximum permissible gross weight of the trailer, if the trailer is
equipped with a separate functional braking system. Please make sure to
comply with local trailer load regulations. Over the years, we鈥檝e
consistently placed the satisfaction of our customers at the forefront
of our goals as a company.
New arrival bought and serviced at Mercedes-Benz. This diesel 4MATIC
AWD looks great in Tenorite Grey on Black ARTICO. Pricing shown
includes all applicable dealer fees including Freight/ PDI, Admin, EHF
Tires, Filters and Batteries, AC Levy and applicable provincial fees.
Prices do not include taxes, insurance and license fees, as well as any
other products or services not listed that may be available to you
through your selected Mercedes-Benz dealership. Vehicle prices subject
to change without notice. Dealer may sell for less. Please contact the
dealership directly for exact pricing details. Vehicle may not be
exactly as shown. Some vehicles may be shown with optional equipment or
equipment not available in Canada. Regarding towing capacity listed:
Maximum permissible gross weight of the trailer, if the trailer is
equipped with a separate functional braking system. Please make sure to
comply with local trailer load regulations. Over the years, we鈥檝e
consistently placed the satisfaction of our customers at the forefront
of our goals as a company.
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The second-generation Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the first complete
redesign in its 40-year history. It鈥檚 still remarkable to think that
the Mercedes-Benz G-Class went on sale nearly 40 years ago, in 1979.
Back then, it was steeped in rugged, capable military roots. Since then
it鈥檚 gotten way more luxurious and powerful, culminating in monsters
like the AMG G65, with its massive V12 engine. Under the hood, both the
G550 and G63 AMG pack a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8. The version in
the standard model makes 416 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque. Step
up to the AMG model, on sale next year, makes 577 horsepower and a
monstrous 627 lb-ft of torque. Both engines mate up to a nine-speed
automatic transmission. The new model may not have a massive V12 at the
top of its range, but you have to admit, the V8 still sounds pretty
good. Not only is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class more powerful, but it鈥
檚 physically larger as well. The new model is two inches longer and
five inches wider than the outgoing G-Class. Despite the increased
size, don鈥檛 think the G-Class has lost a shred of its off-road
ability.
The second-generation Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the first complete
redesign in its 40-year history. It鈥檚 still remarkable to think that
the Mercedes-Benz G-Class went on sale nearly 40 years ago, in 1979.
Back then, it was steeped in rugged, capable military roots. Since then
it鈥檚 gotten way more luxurious and powerful, culminating in monsters
like the AMG G65, with its massive V12 engine. Under the hood, both the
G550 and G63 AMG pack a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8. The version in
the standard model makes 416 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque. Step
up to the AMG model, on sale next year, makes 577 horsepower and a
monstrous 627 lb-ft of torque. Both engines mate up to a nine-speed
automatic transmission. The new model may not have a massive V12 at the
top of its range, but you have to admit, the V8 still sounds pretty
good. Not only is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class more powerful, but it鈥
檚 physically larger as well. The new model is two inches longer and
five inches wider than the outgoing G-Class. Despite the increased
size, don鈥檛 think the G-Class has lost a shred of its off-road
ability.
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