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Mercedes Baby G-Class Will Be Different
Mercedes-Benz’s new mini G-Class will target a different audience than the big G, executives say.
In brief
Mercedes-Benz’s new mini G-Class will target a different audience than the big G, executives say. Mercedes-Benz’s upcoming mini G-Class will be significantly different from the original model, targeting a distinct market segment. Originally reported by Road & Track.
Mercedes-AMG CEO Confirms New G-Class
Mercedes-AMG CEO Stefan Weckbach said the smaller off-roader will target a different audience than the big G-Class.
“We will make sure that the little G-Class will target a different segment”
G-Class DNA Link But Different Buyers
The baby G will share some genes with the big G but target a different class of buyer.
“It will be significantly different from the big brother or mother or father… It won’t target the real G customer”
CEO Highlights G-Class Off-Road Capability
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius described the G-Class’s unique off-road ability to handle steep descents at 60-70 km/h.
“I’m not kidding. There’s only one car in the world that can do that, and that’s the G”
Baby G Will Have Strong Off-Road Capability
The Little G will have very good off-road capability and both combustion and electric powertrains.
“The Little G will have very good off-road capability”
Baby G Expected Within 24 Months
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius said the baby G will arrive less than 24 months from now.
“the baby G will arrive less than 24 months from now”
The big picture
Mercedes-Benz’s upcoming mini G-Class will be significantly different from the original model, targeting a distinct market segment.
