Mercedes-Benz to bring new G-Class in 2017

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class hasn’t quite received any remarkable upgrades for a long time but is now set to set to undergo some exhaustive changes in the upcoming years. The overhaul will be so major that Mercedes-Benz claims that it will pretty much be an all-new vehicle. 

In an attempt to reduce weight, the new G-Class will go through some major structural changes and will make extensive use of weigh-saving materials. The current G350 BlueTec weighs nearly two and a half tones and the Stuttgart-based manufacturer intends to reduce the overall weight by nearly 200kg. The dimensions of the new G-Class will also be different from the current generation model. While in most parts the car will retain its traditional boxy design with the near-vertical windshield, it will also get some its cues from the futuristic Ener-G-Force concept that was unveiled at the 2012 Los Angeles motor show.

The width will be increased in order to make room for a new front suspension. This will also result in a considerable increase in interior space that will be used up to accommodate the new wider seats at the front as well as at the back. The dashboard too will get a modern look and will have some bits and pieces borrowed from the new C-Class. Needless to say, the technology levels will also be upped as well. 

Details of the engine specifications are still sketchy but rumour has it that the new G-Class will host a 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder petrol and diesel engine borrowed from the next-gen E-Class and will be mated to the 9G-Tronic automatic gearbox. 

All said, the G-Wagon has remained one of the least touched upon models in the Mercedes range. This will probably be its first major overhaul in 35 years and while a lot of things surrounding it might still be vague, Mercedes will surely try to retain its DNA.