Mercedes G Class 2012: restyling the Carrara 4x4 Fest

As we had already been able to glimpse the first image passing men three-pointed star of the update of the historic German offroad, soon will come the 2012 Mercedes G Class. It is a redesign is aesthetic and mechanic who undergoes the venerable Jeep to continue having his circle of faithful admirers. Mercedes G Class was founded in 1979, but, thanks to the skilful work of German engineers, he always continued to enjoy great fame: over the years, while maintaining its solid appearance and squared, internally and mechanically was continually updated to keep pace with the times. All this, however, without renounce his innate gifts fuoristradistiche.


With the 2012 will come then another restyling, involving especially the interiors and mechanics, as well as some minor aesthetic detail. Let's start by design: how you can clearly see from the pictures the car hasn't changed much, in front of now adopts new LED daytime running lights under the classic round headlamps, while mirrors were revised in design. For branded versions of the big AMG Mercedes G Class 2012 are red brake calipers, wheel for more than twenty inches in diameter from the specific design and new bumper more aggressive than normal. The most amazing changes however include the interiors: the bridge on the centre console has been completely revised and now looks very modern and luxurious, perfectly in line with the latest Mercedes design course. In addition to the revamped steering wheel and dashboard, please note the big LCD screen in the middle of the dashboard that includes all the features of the new infotainment system Comand Online, manageable with the commands of the Central Hall.

More complete equipment

Also improved the budget: with the 2012 class range G can be purchased with a range of safety accessories, such as Active cruise control (DISTRONIC PLUS) or the Blind Spot Assist, able to detect obstacles in dark corners. The comfort has not been underestimated, as for example the automatic parking system, Parktronic. The new class G adopts the modern infotainment system COMAND Online. Daytime running lights and LED rear-view mirrors, both of new conception, underline the external look. Among the main novelties of the range, however, include the unpublished G63 G65 AMG and AMG, which will be discussed a little better in the paragraph below.

Mechanical innovations

For a start there are two high performance versions: the Mercedes AMG G63, equipped with a generous 5.4 liter V8 biturbo that 544 BHP and 760 Nm maximum Cup, and the AMG G65with a monstrous 12-cylinder 6.0 l V, also equipped with dual superchargers and capable of developing a maximum output of 612 horsepower. Going down slightly, the range relies on the G500, with 388 horsepower and 530 Nm provided by a 5,400 cc eight cylinder V. Excluding these more suitable for versions of the portfolios chock-full ragavan, for a market like ours in full crisis there is the most parca Mercedes G350 BlueTec, which mounts a 3.0 litre V6 turbodiesel with 211 horsepower and 540 Nm of torque, credited to an average consumption of 8.9 km/l.

The power is discharged through a good 4WD with differential lock, while transmission can count on recent Mercedes automatic transmission 7 g-Tronic. Sales are matches since last month ofJune: the price ranges between EUR 93,301 G350 BlueTEC diesel's and 269,880 euros of insane G65 AMG.