1972
Development of a new type of off-road vehicle — one that
will excel in the toughest terrain yet provide the comfort
and safety engineering for which Mercedes -Benz is
renowned — begins in a cooperative agreement between
Daimler-Benz in Germany and Steyr-Daimler-Puch in Graz,
Austria. Mercedes -Benz engineers in Stuttgart focus on
the design and testing of the new vehicle, while the team in
Graz develops the production plans.
1979
Production of the new “G- Model” begins in Graz.
1983
A specially prepared and modified 280 GE enters — and
wins — the torturous Paris–Dakar Rally.
1994
The model line is officially renamed the “G- Class.”
1999
The first AMG-powered G- Class debuts with a 354-hp V-8.
2001
A series of refinements coincide with the U.S. market
launch of the G- Class. New wheels, a chrome grille and
body - color bumpers surround a more luxurious cabin.
A series of new dynamic control systems are added,
including the Electronic Stability Program (ESP
®
), Brake
Assist and 4-wheel Electronic Traction System (4-ETS).
2004
At the 25th anniversary of the G- Class, the G 55 AMG is
upgraded with a supercharged V-8 developing 476 hp.
2006
A documentary filmmaker is the first foreigner to reach
the world’s coldest region, in Siberia, with a passenger
vehicle in winter. His stock G 500 drives nearly 19,000 km
without a breakdown in temperatures as frigid as –63°F.
2009
As of its 30th birthday, over 200,000 units have been
handcrafted in Graz since the start of production.
2012
Extensive reengineering for safety and performance, plus
an exquisite new cabin, reassert the G’s enduring appeal.
G 63 AMG shown with optional
designo
Magno Platinum metallic paint,
designo
Exclusive Leather Package and Black 20" AMG 5 - spoke wheels.
Forty years ago, Mercedes-Benz set out to create a “cross-country” vehicle with the robust reliability and capability
for industrial and military use, plus the comfort and safety for everyday enjoyment. Equally functional in its operation
and its aesthetic, it matched extreme off-road ability with on- road agility. After decades of winning coveted awards,
grueling endurance rallies and the confidence of its drivers, the legendary “G” remains steadfast in its mission.
CREATED TO GO THE DISTANCE.
