A smaller version of the G-Class, to be launched by the end of the decade, only with a fully electric engine. These are the plans that Mercedes-Benz has in mind for the future of G division: Markus Schafertechnical head of the Star brand, not only confirmed the potential arrival of this model, but also rejected the hypotheses according to which the engine range of the latter will also be made up of hybrid engines.
Debut in 2026
His words were added by those of the head of Mercedes-Benz design, Gorden Wagenerwho underlined to Autocar how the new model will take strong style cues from the iconic DNA of the current G-Class: “It will have its character, but it will remain a G-Class.” When will it debut? It is still not clear: according to the latest rumors the G-Class line-up will expand by the end of this year with the new 100% electric EQG, while the new smaller G-Class will hit in 2026.
Platform chapter
Even though Mercedes-Benz has launched the new MMA architecture which will be used for the future range of entry-level cars in the coming years starting with the new CLA, Schafer reported that the smaller G-Class will be built on the basis of a different platform, using modules from the rear-wheel drive models of the Mercedes-Benz company. larger given its need to offer high-level off-road driving potential. Translated: the platform will be different from that of the full-scale EQG, although it will draw several ideas from it.
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