While many SUVs make the transition to the world crossover car-based, military-grade Mercedes-Benz G-Class on his body jolts up, fantastic choice of powerful engines, and downright miserable fuel economy.
One competitor, really, the Land Rover Range Rover and HUMMER H2 old G-Class has been raised for the Iranian military in the 1970s. Rather than shelve the project during the revolution of this country, instead Mercedes began building and selling the vehicle, which continues to this day, nearly in the same form since the 1980s, but with improvements its major internal communications and security devices.
With its flat sides, nearly vertical windshield, and body square surprisingly, it is easy to see the martial applications of the G-Class. Climb inside, however, and a really rich interior paneling and leather upholstery welcomes drivers and passengers, as it does in the Mercedes-Benz the most.
Buyers of the $ 100,000 or more G-Class is offered two choices in performance. 2011 Mercedes G550 sports smooth, valiant 382-power V-8 engine mated to a seven-speed automatic. The 5.5-liter, 500 hp G55 AMG adds a supercharger intercooled and modernization of a more beefy five-speed automatic push the body barn door through the atmosphere. The G550 speeds up to 60 km / h in 8 seconds, the G55 AMG flows more beastly to 60 km / h in 5.4 seconds, while gulping gas to the tune of 11/13 mpg. The smaller V-8 manages 12/15 mpg. Aesthetic distinctions between them are rare, although the G550 has a new 18-inch wheels this year, while the G55 AMG 19-incher, and unique emblem and chrome trim, door sills with illuminated.
Thank you to its empty weight and huge great body, the G-Class handles with a feeling too heavy which requires attention to driving on the highway, especially in crosswinds. Ultimately, it has amazing grip, and with the overload of the G55 is manic power, the big SUV can be really fast. Off road, it's a goat, with an exceptional ability to crawl and three locking differentials - and a true low range - to keep plugging away in the mud, gravel and snow.
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