# 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.
- Title: Mercedes Baby G-Class Will Be Different · Road & Track
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Road & Track — https://roadandtrack.com/news/a74167446/mercedes-benzs-baby-g-class-will-be-significantly-different-from-the-original
- Author: Stephen Rivers
- Published: 2026-10-17T18:47:51+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mercedes-benz, g-class, baby g-class, mercedes-amg, off-road, electric powertrain, cars, sports
## 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
## Key takeaway

Mercedes-Benz’s upcoming mini G-Class will be significantly different from the original model, targeting a distinct market segment.