Baby Mercedes G-Class Could Arrive Around 2026

After years of rumors, a child G-Class might arrive later this decade and be based mostly on the identical platform that underpins the subsequent GLA and GLB

by Michael Gauthier

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by Michael Gauthier

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The Mercedes G-Class is likely one of the model’s coolest and most wanted autos. On account of its reputation, rumors of a ‘child’ G or GLG have been circulating for years, however to this point, Mercedes has not but launched such a mannequin.

Nevertheless, Handelsblatt is reporting the corporate needs to launch a “mini-G” round 2026. The mannequin would reportedly be barely shorter than the true G-Wagon, however be considerably decrease and presumably much less succesful.

The mannequin is rumored to journey on the upcoming MMA platform, which is slated to debut in 2024. The structure will likely be used to underpin the corporate’s next-generation “Entry Luxurious” autos, that are anticipated to incorporate the redesigned GLA and GLB in addition to the subsequent CLA and CLA Capturing Brake.

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Taking it a step additional, MotorTrend says that ought to it’s authorized, the G-Class impressed SUV will almost certainly be an electrical automobile with a spread exceeding 300 miles and quick charging functionality due to the 800-volt system.

Apparently, Mercedes has already confirmed plans to “cut back the variety of [Entry Luxury] mannequin variants from seven to 4 whereas considerably elevating the technological substance of those merchandise.” Handelsblatt alluded to this because the report talked about the A- and B-Class are getting the axe.

Whereas Mercedes-Benz Group Chairman Ola Källenius is reportedly a giant fan of a “mini-G” mannequin, little else is thought in regards to the automobile at this level. Some reviews point out that there are others inside the firm who’re against the mannequin, leaving its manufacturing prospects unsure. Regardless of the hypothesis, no official statements have been made by Mercedes-Benz concerning the event of the automobile.

Though various questions stay concerning the rumored “mini-G” mannequin, a smaller and extra inexpensive tackle the favored G-Class feels like a sure-fire technique to generate profits and faucet into the booming off-road SUV market.