Facelifted G-Class!

Merc1 · 05-02-2006, 06:36 AM

The updated/facelifted G-Class (the original G) will be shown at the Paris show this fall! Yippie!

The revised premium SUV keeps its boxy exterior looks, but will get new interior features and more powerful engines mated to a seven-speed transmission instead of the current five-speed unit.

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Can you say G550? This is exactly what I've always wanted for the G, modern mechanicials/interior combined with the classic look! Long live the OG! Hopefully the G55 will keep the supercharged V8 but with hp upped to the FL SL55 (510hp) level.

M

The Artist · 05-02-2006, 07:02 AM

wow this is gr8.. i hope it gets the new command and i hope they make bluetec diesels..

PS
I wouldnt mind a G63 AMG

Merc1 · 05-02-2006, 07:33 AM

I don't think they'll put the new AMG in the G because in naturally aspirated form it would struggle to move the heavy G and the turbo version might be too expensive. I'm betting they'll stick to the SC V8 updated to 07' SL55 specs/output.

Lets see thats a FL G and possibly and updated SLR at Paris. Now for that CL and SLK55 400hp Tracksport please!

M

The Artist · 05-02-2006, 08:24 AM

yeah could very well turn out the way you say..but then again the G is expensive.. so maybe they will give it the same AMG treatment as S,CL and SL

Yannis · 05-02-2006, 09:06 AM

Great news but i think it's time for a all new model.

The Artist · 05-02-2006, 10:35 AM

Well you have the GL its brand new

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i dont think there is a need for another MB suv maybe a small one to go against the X3 but thats it

Alx · 05-02-2006, 12:14 PM

Thats really great im sure it will bring this truck back to life... its just what it needs.

Great news!!!

GTA8.5 · 05-02-2006, 02:06 PM

This is going to be interesting! I`m still wondering what kind of changes MB will make. The bodystyle on the G is very chiseled so the changes will have to be minimal.

Giannis · 05-02-2006, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Yannis

Great news but i think it's time for a all new model.

No. Quite the opposite IMO. They should keep that boxy look. This is what makes that car unique and desirable. Com' on, it made it for more than 30 years with this look. It can last very much longer.

Centurion · 05-02-2006, 04:02 PM

Finally. The facelift will probably be an interior from an already existing model and I also hope for nicely updated front and tail lights.

05-02-2006, 06:36 AM	#1
Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 7,272 Thanks: 1,561 Thanked 2,270 Times in 1,044 Posts	Facelifted G-Class! The updated/facelifted G-Class (the original G) will be shown at the Paris show this fall! Yippie! The revised premium SUV keeps its boxy exterior looks, but will get new interior features and more powerful engines mated to a seven-speed transmission instead of the current five-speed unit. - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Can you say G550? This is exactly what I've always wanted for the G, modern mechanicials/interior combined with the classic look! Long live the OG! Hopefully the G55 will keep the supercharged V8 but with hp upped to the FL SL55 (510hp) level. M Last edited by Merc1; 05-02-2006 at 06:46 AM..

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The Artist Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 13,186 Thanks: 257 Thanked 1,235 Times in 678 Posts	Re: Facelifted G-Class! wow this is gr8.. i hope it gets the new command and i hope they make bluetec diesels.. PS I wouldnt mind a G63 AMG

05-02-2006, 07:33 AM	#3
Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 7,272 Thanks: 1,561 Thanked 2,270 Times in 1,044 Posts	Re: Facelifted G-Class! I don't think they'll put the new AMG in the G because in naturally aspirated form it would struggle to move the heavy G and the turbo version might be too expensive. I'm betting they'll stick to the SC V8 updated to 07' SL55 specs/output. Lets see thats a FL G and possibly and updated SLR at Paris. Now for that CL and SLK55 400hp Tracksport please! M

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The Artist Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 13,186 Thanks: 257 Thanked 1,235 Times in 678 Posts	Re: Facelifted G-Class! yeah could very well turn out the way you say..but then again the G is expensive.. so maybe they will give it the same AMG treatment as S,CL and SL

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Yannis Trendsetter Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Greece Posts: 8,281 Thanks: 1,886 Thanked 1,800 Times in 1,025 Posts	Re: Facelifted G-Class! Great news but i think it's time for a all new model.

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The Artist Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 13,186 Thanks: 257 Thanked 1,235 Times in 678 Posts	Re: Facelifted G-Class! Well you have the GL its brand new.. i dont think there is a need for another MB suv maybe a small one to go against the X3 but thats it

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Alx Connoisseur Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: --Poconos, PA.-- 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Posts: 6,012 Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 662 Times in 316 Posts	Re: Facelifted G-Class! Thats really great im sure it will bring this truck back to life... its just what it needs. Great news!!!

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