The facelift Mercedes-Benz G-Class has just been revealed and will be arriving in SA by the end of 2024.
The facelift Mercedes-Benz G-Class has received the smallest of changes and it will take a keen eye to spot the differences. There are new paint options, new wheel designs and a new-look front bumper.
The good news is that the 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbocharged petrol engine has been retained, but gains an integrated starter generator hybrid system and outputs of 430 kW and 850 Nm are on offer. It’s still going to be ballistic quick, with a 0-100 kph claimed time of 4.2 seconds.
While all eyes will be on the mighty AMG-fetted G-Class, the diesel-powered G gets an update too. Badged as the G450d (G400d was the outgoing badge), the 3.0-litre turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel now makes 270 kW and 950 Nm, which is quite the increase in comparison to the predecessor’s 243 kW and 700 Nm.
A mild-hybrid system has been introduced to reduce emissions and to provide a temporary power boost. With such increases, performance has increased too and the facelift Mercedes-Benz G-Class is said to sprint to 100 kph in 5.8 seconds, which is six tenths quicker.
All facelift Mercedes-Benz G-Class variants will feature an updated 9-speed automatic transmission. Later this year, we’ll see the reveal of the all-electric EQG.
It will still be a supremely capable offroader, with three diff locks, low-range transfer case, 30 and 31 degree approach/departure angles and 270 mm of ground clearance. For 2024, Mercedes-Benz has added some offroad-specific graphics to the car’s MBUX infotainment system.
Facelift Mercedes-Benz G-Class arrival in South Africa?
Mercedes-Benz SA has confirmed the G-Class arrival for our market, with an expected showroom debut planned for December 2024/January 2025. The electric EQG has also been confirmed.
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