2025 Mercedes G-Class: A Blend of Luxury and Off-Road Capability

Discover the revamped Mercedes G-Class with more power, hybrid upgrades, and advanced tech. Dive into its off-roading prowess and luxurious features.

• Mercedes G-Class blends opulence with off-roading prowess.
• The new G550 boasts a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six mild-hybrid engine, offering 27 more hp.
• Advanced tech, luxurious interiors, and off-road features enhance the G-Class experience.

The Mercedes G-Class has its very own cult following. While Mercedes’ offerings like the C, E, and S class ooze opulence, the G-Class combines that opulence with a word that is less associated with the German brand - off-roading. This is precisely the reason why the G-Class has a special place in Mercedes’ product portfolio.

Powertrain Evolution: From V8 to Mild-Hybrid V6

The G-Class has received a refresh and there’s some bad news; the base G550 has parted ways with the V8 for a new turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine with mild-hybrid assist. The trend of electrification has finally reached the G-Class, but worry not, the mild-hybrid V6 gives the new G550 27 more total hp than its predecessor.

The big brother, the AMG G63, retains its old-gold 577-hp twin-turbo V8, but just like the G550, there is mild hybrid assistance on offer in the form of a 48-volt hybrid system. Both models also get better aerodynamics.

Advanced Technology Features

There’s loads of tech on offer for both models. For the off-road enthusiasts, a special set of gauges can be displayed on the instrument cluster to provide details such as:

• Steering angle
• Altitude
• Vehicle position

The 360-degree camera system has been updated and can even display a view of what's under the SUV. Mercedes calls this feature "Transparent Hood."

Luxurious Interiors

The interior is as good as it gets with the super smooth MBUX infotainment system coming with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Moreover, the G-Class gets ‘climate controlled’ front cupholders, a wireless charging pad, and 11.6-inch touchscreens for rear passengers.

Don’t think that all these creature comforts mean the G-Class lacks the off-road prowess of previous models. It still has 9.5 inches of ground clearance, with the G550 also getting three mechanical differential locks.

Off-Road Mastery

The G63 AMG can be purchased with even more off-road features, including:

• AMG Active Ride Control for better ride comfort
• Less body roll with hydraulic roll stabilization
• Adjustable adaptive damping
• AMG Offroad Package Pro

Production of the all-new G-Class is set to start soon, with Mercedes remaining coy about the prices.