26/04/2010
The Return Of The Mercedes-Benz G-Class
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is to return to the UK in the autumn with a choice of diesel or supercharged petrol engines.
The vehicle, absent from the right hand drive UK market for 10 years, retains its classic look but with updated technology. Over 200,000 units have been sold worldwide since 1979.
Dermot Kelly, managing director, Mercedes-Benz Cars said: "Despite G-Class being the longest-serving passenger car series in the history of Mercedes-Benz, we are delighted to welcome it as a ‘new model' in right hand drive for UK customers.
"The long wheelbase version in particular blends style, technology, practicality, impeccable build quality and unbeatable off-road credentials in a shape that is as seductive today as it was when originally launched."
The G 350 CDI produces 221 hp and returns 25.7 mpg, and the range topping G 55 AMG Kompressor, produces 500 hp and reaches 0-62 mph in 5.5 seconds.
Standard equipment includes automatic climate control; automatic transmission, with high and low gear ratios; Bi-Xenon headlamps, heated seats with memory, leather upholstery (including the dashboard) as well as COMAND, a reverse parking aid and a Harman Kardon Logic 7 Sound system.
There will also be a commercial G 300 CDI Professional.
(LB/GK)
The vehicle, absent from the right hand drive UK market for 10 years, retains its classic look but with updated technology. Over 200,000 units have been sold worldwide since 1979.
Dermot Kelly, managing director, Mercedes-Benz Cars said: "Despite G-Class being the longest-serving passenger car series in the history of Mercedes-Benz, we are delighted to welcome it as a ‘new model' in right hand drive for UK customers.
"The long wheelbase version in particular blends style, technology, practicality, impeccable build quality and unbeatable off-road credentials in a shape that is as seductive today as it was when originally launched."
The G 350 CDI produces 221 hp and returns 25.7 mpg, and the range topping G 55 AMG Kompressor, produces 500 hp and reaches 0-62 mph in 5.5 seconds.
Standard equipment includes automatic climate control; automatic transmission, with high and low gear ratios; Bi-Xenon headlamps, heated seats with memory, leather upholstery (including the dashboard) as well as COMAND, a reverse parking aid and a Harman Kardon Logic 7 Sound system.
There will also be a commercial G 300 CDI Professional.
(LB/GK)
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