Mercedes G Wagen goes Electric - Detailed 1st Look

New Mercedes G Wagen goes EV - Better than G63 AMG? Detailed First look G Class G580 EQ Tech. In this episode the wraps are off the production electric G Wagen, and Jonny Smith gets a deep dive into the full spec of this 4 motor, 300 mile range torque monster. Although it will sit just below the G63 AMG, the EV model (whose body and chassis are almost identical) promises far better off road ability and more torque than the twin turbo V8.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
2:30 Meet the EV drivetrain engineer
3:15 4 x MOTORS
3:32 POWER OUTPUT
4:00 UNCOMPROMISED 4X4 SYSTEM
4:55 CHASSIS MODS
5:49 UNDER THE BONNET
6:20 NO FRUNK
6:39 G-roar Sound FX
7:42 4 GEARBOXES!
8:44 WADING DEPTH
9:07 EQS BATTERY PACK AND CELL STATS
10:45 CHARGING STATS
11:20 RANGE
12:00 OFFROAD EFFICIENCY
12:45 OFFROAD STATS
13:40 G TURN 360
13:50 OFFROAD DRIVING MODES
14:30 G STEERING DRIFT
16:13 REAR CABIN SPACE
17:47 MEET THE PRODUCT MANAGER
18:07 NEW MODELS LISTED
18:31 VISUAL DIFFERENCES
19:09 AERODYNAMICS?!
20:19 FLAT FLOOR
20:45 0-62 and top speed
22:21 PRICING
23:10 HAND MADE
24:14 GENIUS CABLE STORAGE
25:17 BOOT SPACE
29:23 VERDICT
27:33 INTERIOR
#electricgwagen #mercedesgeq #newgwagen #thelatebrakeshow #4k

[@andywarrington4738]

another one jumping on the net zero bull , unsubscribing

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

I've jumped no where. I've appreciated EVs since the mid 2000s. Don't get tribal - you can enjoy EV and piston products together.

[@PhineasPhlob]

'jumping on'? You know how long Jonny's been building / driving / reviewing EVs for, right?

[@Theocurrie]

@andywarrington4738 is getting all revved up 🤣🤣

[@popuptoaster]

Jonny had an EV drag car before it was cool.

[@MaxWeninger]

As if an EV is a net zero thing anytime soon if you include manufacturing. So your argument is even less a reason

[@ianrobertwhinnett158]

Hi I'm Carpenter living in Norway, the guy building the house beside my project had a G wagon he rolled it down a moutain side as in roof, doors,undercarrige about 7 or 8 times and still survived so he was totaly impressed with the strength of the box!

[@Nexus6Variant]

He’s lucky he wasn’t in the battery version then…….he would have survived to roll down hill but not the ensuing thermal runaway fireball!

[@stephenballantyne]

Do I want one? Yes. Would I feel slightly ashamed driving around in something with a worse drag coefficient than my house? Also yes.

[@drive-channel1834]

Yes, it's less aerodynamic than the mall building

[@nickthegun]

I’m the same height as Jonny so I can appreciate how weird it is to talk to someone who makes you feel short

[@NJRD977]

came to comments just to see if this comment had been made!

[@mattdedasc]

the G wagen is my favourite vehicle. I ran a G55 AMG for five years and I still miss it. I'd totally rock an electric one

[@mikebull1972]

Not for me this time, but I will always appreciate the tremendous variety that Jonny offers us. 👍

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Many thanks Mike. As you say, it's certainly not for everyone.

[@shoutinggeorge2532]

If you can get it in UN spec, white with white steelies then I'm in.

[@drive-channel1834]

Same drivetrain, minus the luxury, I agree, I'm in, too

[@besenzon1]

Great informative video Jonny. Some serious engineering involved in that. To change it to Electric without affecting the look. How cool was Manuel. He seemed to have all the time in the World for you.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Manuel and Tony were excellent. We wanted to chat to those whose passion has bled through every part of the G wagen, even if we know the world doesn't really need a 3 tonne EV SUV.

[@jovanzee5805]

What a polite Guy. Both of course ;-)

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Really passionate team. Manuel has been living and breathing this thing for years, and it shows.

[@Gothicgarlic]

Hilarious that they're showing it in an off-road setting when everyone knows it's never going to be used like that in the UK 😂

[@DuvJones]

It's never going to be used like that GLOBALLY, never mind just the UK. It's natural habitat is in shopping centres (preferably valet) parking lots, not the trail.

[@BRunner195]

I beg your pardon?! This off-road setting will come in handy when rolling over curbs, or when you have to park in a muddy field at a music festival.

[@rjnation5042]

Or anywhere else in the world, Rj in Oz

[@ardas77]

they need to sell it somehow to people with more money than sense

[@JohnnyZenith]

It's an influencer/wealthy youtuber status symbol. It's very nice of course.

[@leeavison]

I think something is wrong with my eyesight , Jonny appears to be 4ft tall , Standing in front of Manuel ! 🤣🤣😂🙏

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

He's a GIANT

[@robster230]

I like that it doesn't scream EV on the outside, just an alternative propulsion system to a classic shape, worth more than my house.

[@neiltitmus9744]

No just cost more than you house

[@Andybarney555]

Shaped like it too...

[@drive-channel1834]

Certainly worth more than my dog house

[@Coffeewax]

Won’t be in 20 years whereas your house will have more than likely doubled in value

[@MaticTheProto]

@@Coffeewax welcome to cars in general

[@blackline66]

What a nice gentleman from Mercedes. Humble and genuine. Good review. Hope it's not as nickable as Range Rovers...

[@Unedited2022]

I thought your picture was a hair on my screen and I kept trying to blow it away 😂

[@blackline66]

@@Unedited2022 sorry for that!

[@The_Foulmouthed_Cypriot]

Nothing's as nickable as a Range Rover these days.

[@ihaveacoolhat1]

I'm definitely not the target market for these, but the enthusiasm coming from the development team is infectious.

[@spk197]

Think you sum it up well, a 3 tonne electric G is far from what we need. Sad state we have gotten ourselves into.

[@elbee909]

It's ok, it's hardly as if many people can afford it

[@shiraz1736]

What do we need?

[@gonzochild]

the best way to look at it is that there is already a set of people who want to drive around London in a big showy offroader. The question then is whether we would rather those people did that in a vehicle with no exhaust emissions.

[@stoff3r]

Funny you mention it, the ice version weighs the same 😂

[@shiraz1736]

@@stoff3r @spk197 must be searching the G wagon specification booklet for a comeback on that little piece of info. Unfortunately he seems to have left the building.

[@lilPOPjim]

I'm not sure if they were testing these in Dubai in December 2023, but when I was helping support our race team, they had a few electric G wagons being charged up near where our storage unit was. The guys really didn't want us taking photos, but I got one! Doesn't show much but they (3 of them) has no exhausts, and were obviously silent. Looks like they were all of the previous model regarding body work. Saw them pootling around but nothing special. Also noticed they had a massive diesel generator to charge them lol.

[@captainashcam]

Using the spare wheel cover for storing a charging cable, instead of an actual spare wheel … priceless 🤣

[@thinfourth]

WELL i have my doudts as to the usefulness of a square wheel

[@Markussalay]

very enjoyable to hear an engineer talk in depth about the details: half interview of engineers half car review is a great combination. would it be realistic to do it independently from press events? i still chuckle a bit from learning about g-roar, g-diculous is a more fitting name perhaps?^^ btw, thank you johnny 🙂

[@TheLukanda]

Johnny what an amazing review. Interesting that this might be the first time that I'm more interested in the EV variant of a new car. Very, very cool.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Glad you liked it!

[@deltajohnny]

I'd buy one tomorrow if I had the money 👏👏👏 I drove a Police G Wagen from the Bundesgrenzschutz when I was stationed in Bulgaria and I loved it , and this electric version would be awesome 👍👍

[@urbanstrencan]

Mercedes-made electric G Wagen properly, looks like it's still a proper off-road beast, not focusing too much on the range but on proper G-ness. They know their customers well, and love that they keep a distinct G- Class look and body on frame. Jonny when are you getting yours :)

[@adamkernohan]

For my taste, no one does car reviews better than Jonny. Talks design and I love it!

[@samwell890]

Reminds me of reading "CAR" magazine back in the noughties, bit of industry insight and proper understanding of car design and functionality rather than 0-60 times and prices.

[@AnagramAutoclassics]

I can't wait to try one of these on the offroad course at MB World, Brooklands. Amazing tech - like innovations in the S Class have made their way into daily drivers, this could do the same for small EVs.

[@ymadjah]

This has been the only real auto review I've ever seen. Thank you all

[@frankhall6342]

I like this, although I have a massive soft spot for early, ex-military G Wagens. My dad had a 1978 280GE I absolutely loved that old thing.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

78? They launched in 79!

[@frankhall6342]

That should say 1979, serves me right for commenting on my phone without my glasses 😂🤣

[@frankhall6342]

He bought it in 1991,it had belonged to a Mercedes dealers in Lincolnshire. They had used it as a demonstration vehicle, then as a hospitality vehicle to take business clients shooting in. It had a Wabasto roof fitted, after a tree had fallen on it, on the estate they did the shooting on.

[@RobRandomVids]

@@frankhall6342 Thought the UK only got them in 1981?

[@frankhall6342]

@@RobRandomVids all I know is, it was on a V registration which is 1979.

[@crisholmurb007]

Great episode as usual! Thanks Johnny 🙂

[@DaveNickels-yg8bv]

Great review, totally agree with your summary at the end 👍

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Thanks for watching to the end!

[@TimP58]

Jonny is so diplomatic about this behemoth. The only possible question is why?

[@jamesmisener3006]

Excellent interview. Well prepared and presented. These vehicles are like jewelry posing as tools good at both but not tops at either. Lovely vehicle if you can turn off the fake sounds. Cheers 🇨🇦

[@nige_breaks_bikes9782]

Interesting and well made film … a polarising car and perhaps best described as a guilty pleasure … sadly the WLTP range is usually a fantasy figure and no doubt the range will be minimal if you give it the beans regularly 👍😊🌟⚠️

[@Grantly]

Nice interview guys. Cool car that I'll never be able to afford 😂

[@angeloah]

While not interested in this particular car, I do like the talent in which it’s being reviewed. The look into how companies are reacting now that the electric buzz, hehe is dying down and getting real is telling as well. Thanks Johnny.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Appreciate this comment. Thank you.

[@Paul-FrancisB]

Evening Cliff, although not strictly necessary a fresh paint job is very satisfying, have a good break, bye for now 😀

[@HomesteadAce]

Merc will ironically become the Brabus of EVs

[@hughM9]

Given they own Brabus that’s rather obvious

[@ppppw2]

what

[@gohara5]

That hurts to try decipher

[@James-semaJ]

I'm watching you on Pluto TV it's the Renault Wind episode, sadly you aren't driving it. What a funny little car.

[@stantheman_10]

Johnny did you ask the bloke wat the weather is like up there

[@rjnation5042]

Oh hell I wish I could afford one of these, but I'm strange, Rj in Oz

[@floriandutke9654]

Love it. I wonder if you could spec it (after the launch edition goes away) to look more utilitarian on the outside and all the tech inside? Hmmmm???

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Deffo prefer a more utilitarian look beyond the launch car. In our experience lost launch editions look worse and cost more!

[@jfb_ventures]

The G-Roar artficial sounds defeats the object of having an EV. It is supposed to be quiet. For the rest of it: I love it! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

It does, but they have made it switchable so the purists (us) can enjoy the silence.

[@stoff3r]

The engine sound in jaguar i-pace is great and i love it. Its toned down until you stomp the pedal to the floor. Dont hate on it until you have tried it🎉

[@thinfourth]

@@TheLateBrakeShow If i was given one that would be task umber 1 shut the bloody thing up

[@RuneONy]

3.1 tonnes. So realistically less than 400kg of payload in Europe? I understand that batteries are heavy, but that seems a bit daft for such a big car. I know it obviously will carry more just fine, but legally though... I would have thought they'd do better with weight reduction. I have to say I do love it though. Despite being exactly the opposite of what the ev market needs to do, it's really cool and I'd love to have one.

[@stoff3r]

The ice version of this car weighs the same 😂

[@Freimopp777]

@@stoff3r no way, 500kg less

[@stoff3r]

@@Freimopp777 So the 2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 550 4MATIC weighs in at 6945 lbs, that is around 3150KG. There is probably other engines that weigh less but this was the one with the most power I could find.

[@Freimopp777]

@@stoff3r Your number is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) It is the maximum weight a vehicle can safely carry, including its weight, passengers, cargo, and accessories. Curb weight is 5,554 lbs.

[@stoff3r]

@@Freimopp777 Oh ok, My bad it's not my first language. My point was that many of the ev suv's weighs about the same as the similar gasoline versions. Like the cayenne turbo, range rovers etc. And don't start talking about the huge american cars and trucks weighing a fuckload.

[@CJMVector321190]

Nice car, glad it is on the channel, G wagons are unique though, better than the ICE version i would think. Price will be eye watering. but 3 tonnes is like other big EVs a bit lazy in the design. For Evs to really work we need loads of 7 KW destination chargers that mean batteries can be smaller to get lighter more efficient EVs.

[@charlesmarsh9608]

As Johnny knows the transition continues.

[@cromulentparty]

I can't believe each wheel has it's own low range, incredible stuff.

[@cromulentparty]

Is this the first ladder frame passenger EV?

[@cme2cau]

Give one to the 4WD 24-7 boys and see how it goes off road!

[@markarnold8160]

I'm warming to these. I used to think they were boxy and a bit retro, but not so much now when you look at Kia EV9 etc.

[@Terence-mk9jh]

This is the first EV that I would buy. I need to win the lottery to afford one but it is a wonderful way to keep the G Wagen relevant in 2024. I really hope it sells well as it has clearly had a lot of thought put into it.

[@anthonywoolnough591]

Love Mercedes, love 4X4’s and I love a big old diesel but this is where we’re heading and I bet the vehicle performs! Brings me to my real reason for posting.. I tried to contact you on the website but couldn’t get through. So in the hope that you read these comments I hope you don’t mind if I drop this here? Hi, I hope this message finds you well. My friend’s dad sadly recently passed away and he has inherited his old Land Rover that has been sitting in the car port for several years. His dad and both of us have been big fans of your show and he’s just mentioned how cool it would be for you to document us recovering the vehicle and getting it running. He wants to take his dad’s ashes in the landy for one last trip to scatter them. Is this something you might be interested in? We live in Suffolk and would be so happy to have a visit from you. What do you think? Kindest regards Tony

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Please email us Contact@thelatebrakeshow. We sometimes take a while to respond, because we are snowed under. Sorry!

[@anthonywoolnough591]

I thought that was the case, your shows very popular! Thanks for the reply, ill send over the email now

[@xc43t]

Nice car. Sadly I am not a rapper or an instagram model so nothing for me (obviously I have no money). A very enjoyable review though and I like the accent of those guys. My bosses boss is from Germany and sounds the same.

[@RydeChannel]

First time seeing someone make Johnny look short! Lol..

[@OhCar_Magazine]

Yes! Finally! I’ve been waiting to see this

[@PrinsessePeach]

I think it’s awesome that this car is made!

[@philipbellew9645]

This will sell well to those shady people in the sunny climes. The macho Prius for the glitterati. This film is as usual top quality with JS looking genuinely interested in this model compared to the other piston versions of the previous film. Either that or because he had to crick his head up to talk to he very tall engineer. Everything seems bigger in Germany.........

[@darrenmccarthy5679]

Hi Jonny. Your show is quirky but real interesting. Not sure what the market is for the 3T Merc G Wagon as its weight is a problem when it comes to range. I'm in Australia own a 1965 289W Muzzy & a 2015 Forester turbo & I don't know how many times I have driven on the empty line in the Muzzy or on the orange fuel light in the Subie. I live in the country so 200-300km daily is a regular occurrence. Charging locations are scarcer than rocking horse poo. Even If I run out of petrol, I can get to the closest petrol station get back to the car & off I go. An electric car would cause issues if those scenario's arose so that is a big reason for my reluctance to go electric car. I would be the perfect candidate for range anxiety. I love the idea of greater torque & power & the environmentally friendly emissions but there are other issues concerning the exploitation of developing countries that include uncontrolled mining (cobalt) & the high use of water (lithium). Mining & the refining of the materials used in electric cars have significant impacts on the environment, the very thing that is trying to be protected. History tells us this will occur (oil). These issues are not being discussed very much when talking about electric cars. Cheers

[@pauldupre2269]

I love G-Wagon's. Epic looking Vehicle. I quite like the look of this compared to the AMG, this is less bling!...much nicer

[@ADudesRotary]

I love all this tech, but have you noticed how many people can't use cruise control on a freeway, highway, etc😊

[@signmode]

They need to make a g wagon the same size as a Suzuki Jimny. More affordable and it would be great.

[@martinogold]

Electrogenic made some restomoded Defenders that are being trialled by the Army. I wonder when we will see military applications for this. Maybe something like the Rheinmetall Caracal 🤔

[@Parakeet-pk6dl]

THE car for environmentally conscious drug dealers 😎😛🙃

[@AfricaTwinZA]

EV vehicle manufacture is worse for the environment, have a think where batteries come from and what happens to them when they are useless and the electricity that charges them...

[@enisra_bowman]

​@@AfricaTwinZA a yes, and Petrol comes magicaly from the station and converts into pure pixie dust are you really that daft or do you just liketo lie? Just say you're a lier, that makes you more intelligent than beeing an ignorant fool that seemingly never looked at oil production

[@martinogold]

@@AfricaTwinZA That's not true but don;t let that stop you posting.

[@atodaso1668]

That's debatable. There seems to be different results based on who funded the study... @@martinogold

[@hughM9]

@@AfricaTwinZAlet’s not talk about the cobalt used in refining fossil fuels, which unlike the stuff used in batteries can’t be recycled

[@timwilks666]

Locks door, pulls handle to make sure it's locked, door unlocks. Not just me who does that is it ?

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Yep, that.

[@Hix066]

As much as I applaud them for moving on, the elephant in the room is that the vast majority of buyers are just flash city types who will never use the vehicle off-road. It's akin to the JLR set who will actively drive in the middle of the road to avoid puddles and messing up the status symbol. I like EVs but I desperately wish more OEMs would provide small, light, city cars a la R5, to steer people away from the bullshit that a 3 tonne Chelsea Tractor is somewhat environmentally friendly. Especially given most people obtain them on a 3 year PCP plan. It's not encouraging responsible ownership

[@billhill4479]

Agree. However, it is the wealthy city customers that enable manufacturers to develop these cars . The technology then trickles down into more affordable models for the rest of us. Think about things like ABS brakes and airbags . Tech that was only in the most expensive of cars originally that is now standard in all cars. The battery technology that Mercedes has to develop to make the G Wagon even remotely practical will be fantastic in a small much lighter city car.

[@drxym]

That's the same with most American SUVs and trucks. They were heavily promoted by automakers skirting emissions regs such that 99% of these things will never go off-road or do work in their lives. Instead some fatso will drive their enormous vehicle to go shopping. Imo trucks, SUVs, 4x4s should be classified as commercial or specialist vehicles requiring more rigourous inspections, insurance, tax to make them onerous to buy or own outside their supposed roles.

[@Hix066]

@@billhill4479 I disagree, the mass market is where the development funds come from. Motorsport is traditionally the breeding ground for tech innovation. The HALO cars are rarely that profitable, but they serve to work for marketing. I've worked in automotive design engineering for over 20 years and the only real exception I can name is T.50, but then GMD doesn't operate like most OEMs. Even Speedtail borrowed F1 battery technology

[@JGS123WRPTP]

Gorgeous motor. Love it.

[@kennethlee6116]

Hello, i like the 240 D from the 80s. 😊

[@martinrockport2485]

I wonder how many owners will attempt to use the G-Turn function in the middle of central London when they've driven down a dead end. Why bother with the three point turn...

[@iainweller452]

I like it, I’m interested in it, but I’ll never be able to afford one, lottery ticket🤞

[@Low760]

3.1tonne makes it officially a light truck in Australia and needs a truck license if it goes over 4.5tgvm

[@dennisdenise1]

Electric vehicles, I love it, keep the reviews coming !

[@cameraprepper7938]

What about a short wheelbase 3-door version with less power and longer reach !??

[@orionsrustrepair]

I find it ironic that this G has less payload than a Renault Kangoo (petrol or electric). They need to build a two seater one to HGV reg to raise the max weight permissible.

[@johnn17golf]

The G was never anything bu a poseur machine for people with no personality or positive attributes of their own. It's the dumbest and saddest vehicle on the road after the hummer.

[@orionsrustrepair]

@@johnn17golf that’s a bit harsh. You do see old w460s used off-road in rural areas.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

No one buys them to cay heavy weight any more. That's the brutal truth.

[@andyreynolds6194]

I don’t know, mind. I bet DJ Khaled has one.

[@perpelle]

You can barely use all seats ffs. 435 kg of payload is laughable. EDIT; It's 415kg!

[@lesjayco7785]

Vhat is a G Vargon!

[@drxym]

A stupid vehicle gets a stupid EV makeover

[@specialcircs]

That guy made you look tiny, and you're a giant!!!

[@commuterbranchline8132]

I’m disappointed that the Daimler-Benz collaboration with Tesla went sour. Where would we be today had that partnership had flourished? Well done Mercedes!

[@bengchun4595]

Love Jonny's review. Well paced, chill and informative. Albiet a Mercedes invited event, Jonny tried to infuse little bit of personal thoughts here and there. Watched the same preview by TpGear and felt wasted 20mins of my life. The guy just went through the spec sheet and telling you what Mercedes marketing dept would like you to know. Just awful.

[@anthonydevono8833]

Glad you showed us this but the EV market is in danger on becoming irrelevant in the uk at least prices are a joke and so are the choices of vehicles we need every day cars with lower prices not this monstrosity

[@burrogrande]

Oh how I can't wait to see one of these with the stick on "hood scoop"

[@Koulis_]

I never really considered, before EVs came along, just how suited they would be to off road driving. It's a shame most of these Chelsea tractors won't be tested in that area. It's a nice thing to have in the world though.

[@beatles4sale2007]

Well it’s the first Mercedes EV that doesn’t look like it’s been melted in the front and rear with a candle. So that’s a positive…

[@5impleSteph]

Ok I’m not a fan on big cars or heavy cars anyway but that low hum noise just seems ridiculous 😂, feel bad saying that as the guy looked so proud of it 😅

[@Ammar_2812]

My phone needs charging 😫😫

[@ggrinfan]

Obviously this is a well thought out all-terrain ev. For price it won't be for everyone, plus many think that ev's are on the way out. But I don't think so for this segment. An ev of these characteristics makes sense in many geographic areas.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

EVs are on their way out? I think you might have your wiring around the wrong way.

[@motorcyclemadness6006]

Brilliant 🤩

[@ppppw2]

cant wait to see these on hollywood boulevard, no where near dirt

[@d.c.Jones70]

Hate to use your vid as an example but just lady week KZbin asked everyone what would make the experience better,and easily the answer was less adverts. So it seems the reply is the same amount of adverts but much longer seriously what was the point of consulting everyone.🤬😤🤯

[@kateandrews8506]

Impressive engineering but a 3 ton 4x4 for the school run is not what the world needs right now.

[@pbyfr]

Wow, it has blue stitching! Wait a minute, my Leaf have that for years. It is nice that they do an electric version, but as they continue also to do ICE, it isn't breaking news. For that Hummer is better. And if I wanted a nonsense car, I think that I would prefer the Hummer. Even if it is cheaper, it is more rare in Europe, these days, I see a G every other day.

[@andrewblakesley4202]

Is it me or is this a fantastic way to lose money? Limited edition German ICE cars can be ok to buy and keep but high end EV's are gaining a reputation as an insurance, repair and depreciation nightmare. Surely low cost low range EVs for the city are the only ones that make sense?

[@panher]

I wonder how the drag coefficient compares to the current combustion engine model, instead of the previous one. Kinda cheekie!

[@andrewstorm8240]

Looks great

[@Jamessansome]

Interesting that he said a regular Merc takes 25 hours to build and this E Gwagon takes 100 hours to build. Tesla are taking 2.5 hours to build with one rolling off a production line every minute.... Legacy auto need to get a wiggle on!

[@user-jf8gd3lv7q]

Oh..., well, therefore Tesla "build quality" is one of most ridiculous and most disgusting in the whole industry! Alone the door closing sound of the G makes this EV a much better experience than all these crappy built American EVs from a soulless carmaker, which is lead by a psychopath! Shut up, you are boooooooring!!

[@GavinByrneLand]

I find it very interesting how they engineered all the EV technology and capabilities into the G without making it look different. It's quite the achievement. I'm sure lots of people will hate it. I'm also sure the G Wagen wouldn't be on the shopping list for most of the haters regardless of the motor. Variety is good.

[@matthewbell6389]

Are customers actually asking for synthesised sound? I bloody hate it in my Taycan and even set up individual drive to have all regular settings but no sound. I think the next generation will think we were so weird.

[@PauloV8]

If the oportunity arises do the 450d Johnny...

[@RandomSubscriptions]

How much does the battery actually weigh? I read a 100kwh Tesla battery weighs around 500kg. Is that true for most batteries?

[@hughM9]

No much heavier than that.

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

I don’t understand the argument for not including a frunk.. They could’ve made the grill drop down or lift up with the bonnet, then it’d be really easy to reach into it.

[@ALMX5DP]

Probably quite an undertaking to redevelop the whole front end, move around common components, recertify for safety etc. Even some of their bespoke EVs don’t have a frunk so not surprising a shared platform didn’t go that route either.

[@Zanpaa]

The gubbins have to go somewhere. Adding a front storage would mean you'd lose somewhere else, in height or boot space or something else.

[@stoff3r]

Why do you want to open the huge bonet just to put some groceries there. Better to use the normal boot or back doors.

[@jerzee3600]

Seems like a great off road vehicle but as we all know its never going to be driven off road in reality I will be interested to see if the 4 gearboxes add a fail point that reduces the usual EV benefit of drive train simplicity and therefore lowering maintinance and failure rate. That said if you buy this car you prob dont care about running and servicing costs.

[@MacSaxe]

The g-roar on opening doors sounds like ominous foreshadowing… don’t watch Christine before driving!

[@managepay]

Get rid of the sound bar and put a frunk there.

[@stoff3r]

Frunks are useless you dont want to open the big bonet to put some groceries there.

[@jensblondrath6974]

Congratulations Mercedes you present what Rivian figured out years ago. 😊

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Ha! You could say that...

[@user-jf8gd3lv7q]

Not exactly, dude! Mercedes-Benz G-Class is lightyears ahead Rivian in terms of true offroad experience and capability. Rivian is still just a start-up project... You can't compare them to the inventor of the automobile. Rivian vehicles are a NOBODIES compared to the one and only Mercedes G-Class!

[@SomewhereInTheSolarSystem]

Best comment, and the best feature of the G-Roar is to be able to disable it. The rear box over the window blocking the view is also not great. The Hummer is way better in every aspect, and MB is still some years behind not only Rivian, but even the Chinese with amazing EV and PHEV off-roaders, look into DMO and DiSus-P for example.

[@user-jf8gd3lv7q]

@@SomewhereInTheSolarSystem A 4 tons heavy piece of shit vehicle called "Hummer" is a totally NOTHING compared to the G. Amateurs like you are ridiculous.😂

[@deojett]

I was hoping for a diesel hybrid but 3.5 T for on/off road breaking that in case of emergency will be fun

[@darrenwallis7630]

116kwh battery - 289 miles wltp - holy cow…

[@drive-channel1834]

Certainly more than enough for my daily adventure, at the local mall parking lot

[@_TheElMan]

That's the efficiency you get when you attach a battery to a house. Can't imagine you get more than low teens for the ICE one in the real world.

[@MaticTheProto]

actually superb range with that shape. Makes you wonder where Geely went wrong with the Zeekr 001