Mercedes-Benz is working to create a reduced version of the cult G-Wagen, which will become more accessible to buyers. It is rumored that a new SUV can get a completely electric power plant.
CEO of the company Ola Kellenius confirmed the development of a compact G-Wagen during the IAA Motor Show in Munich in 2023. Then he stated that "good things worth waiting."
What is known about the "Junior Brother of Helandwagen"
At a recent meeting with investors, Mercedes officials have officially confirmed the development of a compact G-Class. At the same time, the details of design, technical characteristics and the date of entering the market are still secret. Currently in the media appears 2026 as the most likely date of appearance.
Rumors indicate that the novelty will be equipped exclusively with an electric power plant. If this is confirmed, it will probably receive a platform related to the G-Wagen electric version. However, Mercedes has not yet provided official confirmation of this information.
New A way to design
Small G-Class, most likely, will be very similar to a full-size version. The company also plans to significantly change the overall design of all its models. In the future, Mercedes-Benz seeks to reduce the visual differences between electric vehicles and traditional gasoline and hybrid cars. Different power plants will be options, not individual models. The first car to be created by this approach will be Cla-Class.
It is worth noting that Mercedes-Benz already has an electrified G-Wagen line, a G580 model with EQ technology, which develops 579 hp. and 1165 nm of torque. Although the most popular among fans is the AMG G 63 version of 4.0-liter V8 Twin-Turbo with a capacity of 577 hp