DRIVING IMPRESSION
REVIEW: Mercedes G400d is a more sensible off-road champion
Fire-spitting G63 gets all the attention, but the diesel G-Class gets the job done far more frugally
09 October 2024 - 11:53
Originally developed as a military off-roader 45 years ago, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has over the years morphed into a luxury SUV and status symbol.
Colloquially known as the Geländewagen or G-Wagen, the boxy vehicle is reputed to be a favourite of hip-hop stars, and for those seeking the whole hog in terms of speed, status and sound — complete with side-exit exhausts for maximum spectacle — the range-topping AMG G63 is the beast of choice with its powerful but thirsty turbocharged V8 petrol engine. Very thirsty; the G63 we previously tested burned through an eye-watering 20.7l/100km on average...
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