Exterior:

The electric G-Class follows the design tradition of the model series with its angular silhouette.

Even the front view of the G 580 looks familiar, partly owing to the classic round headlights. The radiator grille has four horizontal louvres. The radiator grille panel and exterior mirror housings are finished in body colour as standard.

The electric G-Class gets a distinctive look with the optional black-panel radiator grille. It has tinted lighting units as well as an animated LED light band and chrome surround. As an elegant optional accent, the LED light band can be activated as a running light.

A slightly raised bonnet and so-called “air curtains” in the rear wheel-arch flares are among the other design elements that characterise the all-electric model. Together with new A-pillar cladding and a spoiler lip on the roof, they contribute to optimised aerodynamics.

On the rear door is a box for items such as charging cables or tools. Inside are a Velcro strap and two luggage nets (one in the door and another in the box itself).

Edition One:

From the launch of the all-new electric G-Class, the Edition One, the exclusive special edition is available in five paint finishes. The outer protective moulding has an insert with a blue trim strip as well as brake callipers, also in blue.

The design box on the rear door is finished in body colour and black. Customers can choose the spare wheel at the rear as an option. Edition One is equipped with the radiator grille with four horizontal louvres as standard.

The features of the AMG Line and the Night Package are included as standard in the Edition One. These include high-gloss black painted and aerodynamically optimised 20-inch AMG 10-spoke alloy wheels and tinted lighting units.

Interior:

Square-edged air vents and the passenger grab handle bear the typical G-Class signature. The trim elements are finished in open-pore natural walnut wood as standard. The multifunction steering wheel of the current generation with touch control panels is covered in nappa leather. Ambient lighting and leather upholstery are also part of the standard equipment.

Electric drive:

With four individually controlled electric motors close to the wheels, the G-Class offers unique driving characteristics both on and off road.

The four motors are integrated in the ladder frame – two in each housing at the front and rear axles. They are driven via short half-shafts, meaning the rear electric motors can also be bolted to the chassis.

Each of the electric motors develops a peak output of 108kW, which adds up to a total output of 432kW. The maximum torque is 1 164Nm and the claimed range is 473 kilometres.

The G 580 has a switchable low range off-road gear reduction. Each motor close to the wheel has its own transmission, which is shifted centrally. This ensures the independence of the motors. This configuration facilitates an off-road reduction ratio. It ensures maximum torque and smooth temperature management.

Mercedes-AMG G 63:

The new Mercedes-AMG G 63 retains an ICE with the tried-and-tested 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine. It delivers 430kW and 850Nm torque. A new feature is the combination with 48-volt technology and an integrated starter-generator (ISG). This provides an additional 15kW and 200Nm for a short time. It takes 4.4 seconds from 0 to 100km/h.

Pricing:

G580 (R3 823 457), G580 EDITION ONE (R4 647 456) and the G 63 AMG (R4 415 916).