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Spy Shots: ’07 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Mercedes’ most rugged off-roader renews itself in 2006.
 

 

Daimler-Chrysler’s biggest off-roader, the Mercedes G-Class, will get a replacement in the 2007 model year in North America.


The current G has been on the market an incredible 25 years. Again and again it was updated by adding electronic luxury like power windows, power steering, air-conditioning, and even airbags. Inside, the plain ute was updated with polished wood panelling and leather seats. The most expensive is the current AMG version, which sells surprisingly well these days, in particular in the United States.


Now, however, Daimler-Chrysler has finally planned to end the current G’s career. A replacement will be released in 2006.


Like the new Mercedes ML and R-Class, which were shown at the Detroit auto show last week, the next G-Class will be produced in the United States at the Alabama DaimlerChrysler plant.


Power will come from two diesels: a 231-hp V-6 and a 300-hp V-8. Two new V-8 gas engines — a 326-hp 4.6-liter and a 408-hp, 5.5-liter — will be available. The AMG version is rumored to deliver 460 hp.


In order not to disappoint fans of the rugged 4x4, Daimler Chrysler has developed a special top-of-the-line off-road package for the new G.


 


Full size pics here: http://thecarconnection.com/index.asp?n=178&sid=178&article=7993



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It just looks like a beefed up M class. If I were buying a G, I'd want it to look unique. The current G is rather ugly, in my opinion, but at least it's easily recognized.

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Is that second pic a chop? I don't like the smooth and flowing theme with the G. I had always liked its distinct, old yet muscular styling.

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"Is that second pic a chop?"


It's a chop based on that spy shot.

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"Is that second pic a chop? I don't like the smooth and flowing theme with the G. I had always liked its distinct, old yet muscular styling."

I don't think smooth and flowing will sell as well. The old G, in my opinion, was ugly, but it was distinct, like you said. If you were driving a G, there was no chance anyone would confuse it with anything else. This spy shot version could be confused with the upcoming M by the untrained eye, at a glance.

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I agree that the old G was distinct and unique, but I don't think it was ugly, not to my eyes at least. It was boxy, but that's what made it unique. Now this will likely be a better SUV but just 'one of the pack'.

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"I agree that the old G was distinct and unique, but I don't think it was ugly, not to my eyes at least. It was boxy, but that's what made it unique. Now this will likely be a better SUV but just 'one of the pack'."
I think what made me call the G-ugly was that it looked so old. Sure, it had a nice chrome grille and glossy new paint, but it looks like an old vehicle. Much like how I feel about the Hummer H1. Anyway, I think you're right, this one will undoubtedly have new toys and be improved and what not, but it will just be one of the pack.

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