Since its birth in 1979, the G-class off-road vehicle has been an unshakable off-road totem in the hearts of countless off-road enthusiasts. The day before the Beijing International Auto Show, the first pure electric production model of the G-class off-road vehicle family, the all-new Mercedes-Benz pure electric G-class off-road vehicle, ushered in its world debut. As the world's first luxury pure electric hard-core off-road vehicle, it not only fills the gap in the luxury pure electric off-road segment, but also improves the ability of human off-road travel to a new height with the leading electric off-road ability, once again demonstrating Mercedes-Benz's vision and determination to embrace the future of electrification.
Inheriting the classics, the all-new all-electric G-Class off-road vehicle continues the family's boxy shape and recognizable round headlights, and retains the famous off-road trio in the electric era: electric virtual differential lock, non-load-bearing body and electric low-speed off-road transmission. It also uses Mercedes-Benz's forward-looking intelligent electric drive system - 4 independently controllable wheel motors and 4 electric two-speed gearboxes, with high-precision torque vectoring control function, bringing millisecond response speed to any wheel, achieving off-road ability and unprecedented off-road driving fun. Since then, Mercedes-Benz has officially realized the mass production electrification of all brands. At the same time, the all-new Mercedes-Benz G 500 and the all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 made their debut in the Chinese market, bringing together the most diverse lineup of powertrains ever produced by the G-Class off-road vehicle family.
Classic, through time and space, timeless
Since its birth in 1979, the G-class off-road vehicle has become an off-road totem in the hearts of countless fans with its angular and hardcore shape and unstoppable hardcore performance.
Times have changed, but the legend remains. The all-new all-electric G-Class off-road vehicle continues the pure family genes and brings the classic aesthetic of the G-Class into the electric era. The iconic box-shaped shape, the classic round headlights, the trapezoidal turn signals on the bonnet, and the distinctive door handles make the legend a testament to the legend. The unique closing sound of the G-class off-road vehicle brings an exclusive sense of ritual to every expansion journey.
The all-new G-Class off-road vehicle features a black panel radiator grille surrounded by illuminated LED strips that provide innovative dynamics when unlocking and locking the vehicle. The slightly raised hood, A-pillar and roof spoiler have all been aerodynamically optimised to further enhance the off-road vehicle's driving efficiency. At the rear, the new tool-containing decorative box restores the classic spare wheel cover design while further enhancing practicality.
Classic inheritance, more than innovation. The all-new all-electric G-Class off-road vehicle inherits the family's traditional off-road three-piece set: electric virtual differential lock, non-load-bearing body and electric low-speed off-road gear, continuing the 100% climbing ability of the G-Class off-road vehicle when fully loaded. Among them, the family-style non-load-bearing body adopts double wishbone independent suspension on the front axle, and the rear axle adopts a rigid axle independently developed for the electric drive system. After the chassis has been fully upgraded, the double-layer battery pack is optimized and embedded in the trapezoidal frame to achieve a low center of gravity layout of the vehicle.
The all-new all-electric G-Class off-road vehicle is equipped with four independent wheel motors, combined with the intelligent torque vectoring function, to achieve an "electric virtual differential lock" to ensure millisecond-level response to each wheel. The intelligent control system with automatic locking provides full steering capability even in off-road mode. Even if only one wheel has grip, the vehicle continues to provide the ability to get out of trouble. Equipped with an electric two-speed gearbox, the all-new all-electric G-Class off-road vehicle can achieve electric low-speed off-road gearing, increasing the driving torque through a 2:1 gear ratio, maintaining the power output in the low-speed and high-torque operating range, giving the vehicle unlimited potential to challenge the limit.
The more electric the smarter, the more Mercedes-Benz off-road
In the electric era, the powerful and intelligent electric drive system enables the G-class off-road vehicle to achieve stronger off-road ability than before.
Four independently controllable wheel motors paired with an electric two-speed gearbox deliver 432 kW of peak power and 1,164 Nm of torque, enabling it to accelerate to 100 km/h in just 4.7 seconds. With a minimum ground clearance of up to 250 mm, the all-new all-electric G-Class still achieves 100% (45 degrees) of climbing ability and roll stability at 35 degrees. The 850 mm wading depth is 150 mm higher than that of the gasoline model, and the wading capacity is further improved. The ESP® is an electronically controlled vehicle driving system that accurately distributes power and braking forces to provide excellent driving stability.
With the blessing of forward-looking electric technology, it brings a more intelligent "new off-road three-piece suit" to the new pure electric G-class off-road vehicle. The "off-road crawl" mode can intelligently control the vehicle to choose forward or backward in the process of climbing or descent in 3 ways of cruise control, while the driver only needs to hold the steering wheel and focus on the driving route. Among them, it can travel at a speed of 2 or 8 km/h at a fixed speed, and can exit at any time when intervening in acceleration or braking, and can increase the speed to a maximum of 14 km/h by accelerating when changing speeds, and exit when braking, making it easier for novices to control and let veterans run more off-road. The "G-STEERING" function locks the inside rear wheel with the wheel side motor, significantly reducing the turning radius of the new all-electric G-Class off-road vehicle, helping the vehicle to pass the extreme hairpin curves with more ease. The "G-TURN" U-turn function uses four motors to control the wheels on both sides to rotate in reverse, making it easy to turn on the spot at high speed on flat ground, helping the driver to easily return to the road before the extreme dead-end road.
Empowering the off-road legend with digitalization, the all-new pure electric G-class off-road vehicle brings a more immersive off-road experience. The driver can open the "Digital Off-Road Cockpit" interface, and obtain professional real-time data including level, compass, altitude, front and rear wheel steering angle, torque, power, tire pressure, etc. through the digital instrument screen and central control screen, so that driving control is under control. The "Real-time Off-Road Image" function, combined with a 360-degree camera, shows the road surface under the front hood on the center display, helping the driver clearly judge the road conditions and make the best route selection in time. In addition, the all-new pure electric G-Class off-road vehicle provides an exclusive sound experience for the electric era, and fully releases the passion of off-road with a unique sound, and provides two exclusive special effects sounds, "aura" and "event", to interact with the driver at the beginning and end of the journey.
An electric car that can truly take care of off-road and urban travel
To determine whether an electric vehicle can truly go off-road, not only the range and charging ability are considered, but also the battery safety and rigorous testing are also essential.
The all-new all-electric G-Class off-road vehicle is equipped with a 12-module battery pack with a usable power of 116 kWh, giving it a range of approximately 570 km in CLTC mode. From Beijing, it only takes one charge to reach the foot of Mount Tai. At the same time, the vehicle supports DC fast charging with a maximum power of 200 kW, which can be charged from 10% to 80% in just 32 minutes. The outer protective layer of the battery is resistant to water, dust and stone splashing. The body guards, supported by patented lightweight composite materials, are extremely corrosion-resistant and weigh only 57.6 kilograms, which is one-third the weight of steel and aluminium of the same shape, but even more rigid. An efficient battery management system consisting of 3 active cooling layers keeps the vehicle at an optimal operating temperature in all operating conditions.
Before its official debut, the all-new all-electric G-Class off-road vehicle underwent the family's rigorous off-road testing. Like every generation of G-Class off-road vehicles, the all-electric G-Class prototype underwent 336 ascent tests on the Austrian Sjöcker Mountains, each of which had to traverse an extreme outdoor proving ground at an altitude of 1,445 meters, with a gradient of up to 60 percent and a roll gradient of up to 40 percent. It is worth mentioning that it can go back and forth to the summit of Sherkel 14 times on a single charge, which is equivalent to climbing Mount Everest once. Not only that, but the prototype test vehicle also crossed the treacherous plains of Perpignan and defied the extreme cold of Sweden to prove the pure lineage of his family with a reliable performance.
"G" is not only a symbol of indomitable off-road spirit, but also a symbol of individuality and lifestyle. With an upgraded interior atmosphere and digital experience, the all-new all-electric G-Class off-road vehicle extends the excellent experience of "Frontier Luxury" to the city.
The vehicle is equipped with the second-generation MBUX intelligent human-machine interaction system as standard, as well as a 12.3-inch high-definition instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch central touchscreen. Keyless entry allows owners to start exploring without having to unlock it with a key. Compared with its predecessor in the G-Class, the all-new all-electric G-Class optimizes the speaker layout of the Burmester® 3D surround sound system, adds 6 new channels, and adds a speaker with ambient lighting to the headliner, paired with Dolby Atmos ®, bringing an immersive audio-visual feast like a concert hall. The "Mind Reading Voice Assistant" has been fully upgraded, with some functions supporting wake-up word-free activation, and more than 20 G-level exclusive voice commands, bringing a more convenient cockpit experience to car owners.
The third-generation G-Class off-road vehicle family offers a wide range of options
On the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the birth of the G-Class, the G-Class family of off-road vehicles welcomes the new Mercedes-Benz G 500 and the new Mercedes-AMG G 63 models, with the most diverse product matrix in history, fully satisfying the individual tastes and diverse needs of customers.
The all-new G 500 features a four-spoke front grille design, with a new front and rear bumper shape, while retaining the three lock buttons, adding a number of off-road function buttons, allowing owners to open the "digital off-road cockpit" with one click, and easily grasp off-road related professional data. It has three new off-road driving modes, "Trail", "Rock" and "Sand", and a powerful 3.0-liter inline-six twin-turbo engine paired with ISG's intelligent motor system to achieve 000 acceleration in 5.4 seconds, which is 0.5 seconds faster than the previous model. It has a more relaxed performance in all scenarios.
The all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 is equipped with industry-leading, newly upgraded AMG powertrain and chassis technology, combined with new AMG-exclusive design elements and an upgraded intelligent human-machine interaction system, demonstrating a purer spirit of "extraordinary driving". The exterior features a newly designed front bumper with a family waterfall grille and AMG family badge on the hood, while the interior features an AMG high-performance steering wheel with AMG control unit, and AMG lettering on the floor mats, seats and treadboards. The all-new AMG G 63 achieves 000 acceleration in 4.3 seconds. The AMG Dynamic Handling Choice offers 5 on-road driving modes and 3 off-road driving modes, allowing it to switch between different driving characteristics. In addition, the new AMG G 63 is equipped with AMG Active Ride Control suspension with Active Hydraulic Roll Stabilisation and the optional AMG Off-Road Package PRO for further off-road performance.
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