Mercedes G-Wagen : Review & Price details for india

Mercedes-Benz has introduced 2011 model G–Wagen with two different versions recognized as G550 SUV and G55 AMG at 14 Feb. 2011 in Mumbai. G-Wagen is updated with extraordinary interior & exterior design and advanced features.

The word G-Wagen or Geländewagen is used for Mercedes-Benz G-Class. G-Wagen or Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a sport utility vehicle (SUV) that has been manufactured by Mercedes-Benz, a German automaker. G-wagen has been produced as durable, trustable and strong off roader vehicle. If you like military style model with luxury SUV, then go for Mercedes-Benz G Class as it is the best combination of off-roading and luxury SUV.

Mercedes-Benz G-Class models are the best off-roader vehicles provided by the Mercedes-Benz portfolio and enjoy the success of more than 30 years. G-Wagen is latest up-to-date equipment including electronic traction control and ESP.

G550 SUV and G55 AMG have capacity to climb up to 36 degrees and able to remain stable on lateral inclines up to 24 degrees. Both the version of Mercedes G-Wagen offers seating facility of 5 adults. G550 SUV has 18-inch wheels whereas G55 AMG has 19-inch wheels. You can connect your vehicles with Blackberry or iPhone as it has “mbrace” telematics system.

The G550 SUV has 5.5-liter V8 engine that generates 382 bhp and supports 7-speed auto transmission. It comes with 184.5 inch length counting brush guard and spare tire, 76.0 in height and 71.8 in width. The car has many entertainment features like Harman/kardon premium brand speakers, Memory card slot, 1 subwoofer(s), Video monitor, 610 watts stereo output etc.

It has power features like power mirrors, remote window operation, heated mirrors, 4 one-touch power windows and remote power door locks. Interior of G550 SUV includes 42.2 in. front head room, 52.5 in. front leg room, 51.5 in. front hip room and 53.7 in. front shoulder room. It also contains 53.9 in. rear hip room, 41.9 in. rear leg room, 56.3 in. rear shoulder room, 40.0 in. rear head room. It has 79.5 cu ft fuel trunk ability.

Driver and passenger seats can be adjusted according to height. G550 SUV is equipped with many safety features such as front and rear head airbags, emergency braking assist, cornering lights, engine immobilizer, traction control, stability control, post-collision safety system, self-leveling headlights and many more.

G55 AMG model comes with V8 engine, 5 Speed Automatic transmission and four wheel drive train. Fuel economy contains 11 MPG in city and 13 MPG in highway. It has 5.4L V-eight-cylinder OHC with three valves per cylinder and variable valve timing. Other features comprise Premium unleaded fuel, 25.4-gallon fuel tank, and Multi-point fuel injection.

Exterior features include standard Cab Step or Running Board, Bumper Step Up, Underbody Protection and metallic paint. Automatic Headlights, Daytime Running Lights, Fog Lights, Cornering Lights are included in Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG.

Many people like G550 SUV model’s rock-solid structure and its retro look that make it different from other models. You can go anywhere including urban jungle easily and speedily with G55 AMG. You can get the clue about what’s coming next as it has massive disc brakes. You can feel that something thrilling is in store due to fashionable side exhausts, tinted windows and massive alloys.

G550 SUV and G55 AMG both are available at the price range of $105,750 to $124,450.