by Keiichi (RSS feed) August 9th, 2010 at 10:39 am
Are you driving a Mercedes-Benz G-Class of model year 2002 to 2010? Then you should bring it in to your nearest Mercedes-Benz dealer. The company has just issued a recall for these models’ non-compliance with federal rules, specifically involving headlights and turn signal lights.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2 recalls have been issued. The first one covers around 3,552 G-Class units whose models date back to 2002 all the way to 2010, and whose front grille is placed in front of the turn signals. The NHTSA warrants that drivers may not be able to see the turn signal lights because the grille blocks the view. Your dealer should install new turn signal lights that work with the front grille without charge.
The second recall, meanwhile, covers around 1,938 G-Class units whose models are in the 2002-2009 range. This time, the front protective grille bar obstructs the view of the SUV’s headlights as well as the fender turn signals. It specifically violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 108, which states that the grille should not cover the headlights. Mercedes-Benz however ensures that the bars do not affect illumination of the headlights. Still, the company will remove the headlight grilles at no cost to the owner.
The 2 recalls are set to begin around October. For safety’s sake, get in touch with Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible at 800-367-6372, or call NHTSA’s hotline at 888-327-4236 if your particular G-Class vehicle is covered by the recalls. You don’t want to be pulled over by a cop, or even less want your safety compromised.
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by Keiichi (RSS feed) July 16th, 2010 at 2:28 am
Undoubtedly, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has a long list of followers all around the globe. The main reason being that it is one of the last SUV’s remaining that actually use an independent chassis. It has that old-school, boxy look to it and yet has the performance to bust many of today’s modern sport cars. Sounds far fetched? Wait till you get to drive it.
Of course, there’s always room for improvement. And that’s what Brabus proves with their latest G-Class suspension line. Their new product is a completely adjustable suspension system that promises to increase the level of safety and comfort of just about any G-Class. That’s what their customers want—immeasurable comfort, safety and performance. All three have been incorporated in the new product that promises to change your view of the G-Class.
BRABUS’ latest push-button ide control system offers G-Class owners comfort, safety and performance, as per their demands. It’s called the Brabus Ride Control Suspension, and it replaces your G-Class’ stock shock absorbers with gas shocks. These shock absorbers use electronic control valves to dampen your ride from hard to soft at a rate of about five milliseconds per shifting. The system is controlled by a blue-lit aluminum switch that’s located on the center console, allowing you to select between extra comfy or extra sporty settings.
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by Gill (RSS feed) June 3rd, 2010 at 12:42 pm
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is an iconic vehicle. Technically speaking, the car is old enough to tell bedtime stories to modern cars. Launched over 31 years ago, the G-class has aged gracefully and slowly earned its reputation of being the best off-roader, the ‘old-school’ style. Though rarely, but the car has been updated by Mercedes-Benz to keep pace with the ever-changing automotive industry. Once again we are at a threshold of witnessing another design and technical update to the historical vehicle.
According to trusted sources from inside the G-Klasse’s manufacturing facility at Graz, Austria, the vehicle is all set to receive a minor facelift. This facelift is its third in the last four years. The changes will begin this September and the updated G will most likely be launched at the upcoming Paris Auto Show in autumn.
A major addition to the G-Klasse marketing brochure will be the inclusion of Euro-5 emission standards accordance across on all of its European powertrains. Moreover, the interior will also be tweaked a little to accommodate some of the modern technology developed for cars like the new E-Klasse. As far as exterior design is considered, there will be minimalistic changes and the update will most likely consist of a trivial ‘nip and tuck’ job. A new alloy rim collection will be available for every G-class model version.
In the G500, the revered 5.5 L normally-aspirated V8 engine will be replaced with a direct injection V8 which uses twin-turbochargers to boost both torque and power while lowering the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption.
The monstrous AMG version is expected to retain its 5.4-liter supercharged V8 unit. The ‘55’ moniker is, however, predicted to be replaced by the name ‘63’ somewhere around 2012. The new V8 engine will have a power rating between 544 to 571 hp.
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by Gill (RSS feed) April 28th, 2010 at 3:54 am
After a gap of ten years, Mercedes-Benz will again launch the iconic G-class in its biggest right hand drive market. The Mercedes Benz G-Class is set to storm the UK roads this autumn with options of a diesel and a petrol supercharged engine. The G-Class is a do anything, go anywhere vehicle which recently celebrated its 30th birthday in 2009. However, don’t let age fool you into thinking that it is incapable. The old warhorse is a robust classic design and has now been twinned with the most up-to-date Mercedes-Benz technology offering peerless off-road features.
British customers will be offered two variants, namely: the G 350 CDI producing 221 hp while at the same time returning 25.7 mpg. The second engine option is the monstrous G 55 AMG KOMPRESSOR bursting out 500 hp and capable of sprinting from 0-62 mph in 5.5 seconds. Both the models offer a multitude of standard equipments which include automatic transmission coupled with low and high gears, automatic climate control; Bi-Xenon headlamps, leather upholstery (dashboard included), heated seats with memory, COMAND system with reverse parking aid and the magical Harman Kardon Logic 7 Sound system.
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by Muamer Hodzic (RSS feed) March 1st, 2010 at 4:39 pm
The latest version of the classic Mercedes-Benz G-Class off-roader, now in its 31st year, features state-of-the-art BlueTEC technology. BlueTEC is a Mercedes-Benz-developed technology designed to reduce diesel vehicle emissions, especially nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. The BlueTEC version of the G-Class uses AdBlue, an aqueous urea solution which is injected into the exhaust-gas stream. This process releases ammonia, which converts up to 80 percent of the nitrogen oxides into harmless nitrogen and water by a process of reduction in the downstream SCR catalytic converter. Since the G-Class is often used in remote areas of the world – one of its main purposes – the engineers have simplified matters by integrating the AdBlue filler cap in the vehicle’s outside tank recess. One full tank of AdBlue is good for around 12,000 kilometers.
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by Muamer Hodzic (RSS feed) February 4th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Mercedes-Benz was among the most successful brands in the readers’ vote for the “Off-roader of the Year 2010″ held by the motoring magazine “Off Road”. Within the portfolio the legendary G-Class was even able to notch up a double success: it won first place in the “Luxury off-roader” category, while the special EDITION.PUR model, which entered production in 2009 to mark the 30th anniversary of the G-Class, took second place in the “Classic” category. The M-Class achieved the same ranking in the “Luxury SUV” category. In the “Special-purpose vehicle” category, the multi-talented Unimog once again took its place on the winner’s rostrum.
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by Muamer Hodzic (RSS feed) May 8th, 2009 at 11:08 am
The legendary Mercedes-Benz G-Class is continuing to rake in award after award – thirty years after it first appeared on the automotive scene. What is by far the longest serving Mercedes-Benz passenger-car model series is celebrating its successes in the “2009 superstars” readers’ poll run by the specialist journal “4WheelFun” and the “classics of the future” vote organized by the magazine “Motor Klassik”.
Readers of the off-road magazine “4Wheel Fun” ensured that the G-Class romped its way to victory by a good margin in the luxury segment of the “2009 superstar” poll. Some 34 percent of the votes went to this ever-youthful classic, putting a clear distance between the G-Class and its competitors. This is the second time that the assertive off-roader has won this title – the first time being in 2007.
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by Muamer Hodzic (RSS feed) February 20th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
RENNTECH is celebrating its 20 years of tuning excellence with a series of extremely limited-production vehicles. Similar to what they have done to the limited edition SLR 777, they created a concept design of what the G-Class will look like. It will be powered by CDI Diesel engine and produce almost 400 lb-ft of torque. Just like with their GLK Rally concept and the SLR 777, Platune Design came up with the illustration and conceptual design. We’re looking forward to learning more about the G Concept and hopefully seeing some real pictures soon.
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by Muamer Hodzic (RSS feed) February 19th, 2009 at 11:16 am
It is built by hand based on the latest Mercedes G-Class. The exclusive five-door is powered by a BRABUS SV12 S displacement engine. Like all special models of BRABUS, G V12 S Biturbo comes with a comprehensive luxury package that The ultra-powerful 4×4 starts at 379,000 Euros.
The BRABUS SV12 S engine is based on the V12 Biturbo engine from the latest Mercedes S 600. Before being implanted in the engine bay of the G-Class, displacement of the three valve engine is increased from 5.5 to 6.3 liters (336 to 384 cubic inches) using a special crankshaft with longer stroke, larger cylinders and larger bore. In addition, the cylinder heads are re-machined and fitted with special camshafts.
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by Muamer Hodzic (RSS feed) January 20th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
The Mercedes-Benz G was first introduced to the press from February 5 – 10, 1979. Its distinctive design, largely unchanged in thirty years, and its outstanding engineering have long since elevated the cross-country vehicle to cult status and made it one of the most coveted vehicles in the automobile market.
Development of the cross-country vehicle commenced in 1972 with a joint venture agreement between Daimler-Benz and Steyr-Daimler-Puch, based in the Austrian city of Graz. In 1975 the decision was taken to launch the series and build a new plant for it in Graz, where the G is still mostly made by hand even today.
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