That is the Mercedes G500 4×4², a hardcore variant of the outdated G-Class, with a much bigger footprint, revised mechanicals and off-road capabilities-enhancing portal axles.
Based mostly on the outdated G500, the G500 4×4², or the G550 4×4² because it was recognized within the States, was wider entrance and rear tracks, 450 mm (17.7 in) of floor clearance, up from the usual off-roader’s 210 mm (8.3 in), method and departure angles of 52 and 54 levels (commonplace G-Wagen: 36/27 levels) and a 1,000 mm (39.4 in) fording depth.
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Because of the fender flares, huge floor clearance, chunky rubber wrapped across the 22-inch wheels, LED lights mounted on the roof, scuff plates and rear bars, it stands out from lesser G-Wagens.
The cockpit is a bit bland, with the one issues differentiating it from the common G500 being the unique upholstery and trim, contrasting topstitching and Dinamica microfiber. Elsewhere, you get the identical outdated infotainment system and different facilities fitted to the previous-gen G-Class, respectable headroom on the rear, a giant cargo space and a really excessive driving place.
Regardless of weighing round 3 tons (~6,600 lbs), the G500 4×4² retains the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 of the common G500, which develops 416 HP and 450 lb-ft (610 Nm) of torque. Because it’s method heavier, although, the 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) acceleration takes 7.4 as a substitute of 5.9 seconds.
One other setback is the beginning worth, as whereas it used to value round £200,000 (equal to ~$270,000) within the UK when it got here out in 2015, it’s now valued at roughly £250,000 (~$330,000). So, is it really value that sort of cash? Let’s see what the next evaluate has to say about it.