Next Generation G-Class - Page 3

Mr. Mercedes · 10-20-2005, 05:05 PM

If it looks like that, than its good. The side profile at least is very very attractive. The front a bit too similar to the ML, but those headlights are a nice touch.

But the same interior as the ML...ERR NO.

It obviously needs to move upmarket more to reflect its higher standing and premium price. It simply cant compare to the Range Rover interior. And from the pictures, the Q7's interior is looking pretty damn good as well.

PHYBENZ · 10-20-2005, 06:00 PM

Those are official and I think it looks great. Profile looks stunning and the front looks good, and I really like the rear lights.... I do wish the interior was different, but it does save mb some good amount of money doing the same ML interior.

Kleemann_SL · 10-20-2005, 10:55 PM

Well if you look at the last pics than its not THAT bad you know. It looks nice, ive expected something very ugly, but this aint ugly. OK, it looks too much like the ML, but....its ok. That interior

Damn!!! It should be different...something special!!!

MoSs AMG · 10-20-2005, 11:42 PM

this is dissapointing ,,, i loved the current one ,,, they should've did the same thing what bmw did with the mini ...

Matt · 10-21-2005, 12:32 AM

God, I love the old BOX. they arent old for the U.S. We received those kinda G relatively recently, right.

Hypersonic · 10-21-2005, 12:46 AM

It comes as no surprise to me that it's the American members who seem to be so sentimental about the G class - but I feel it has not been appreciated in its true context in the US. In the US, the G class is a status symbol for people who want to upstage their neigbour's ML - the G class has been sold in Europe for 26 years for god sake, it is ancient, and if MB don't replace it now they will be going against their own core values - it is time for the G to be replaced - I'm sorry if the Americans have only just discovered it, but it was around when the original golf was on sale - that is now considerred a classic car.

450SEL6.9 · 10-21-2005, 12:33 PM

I hope NSL is correct that this is an extension to the SUV line. This car does look distinctly un-militaristic. The G-Class was designed as a military workhorse. It's used all across the world. The new spy pictures look like a supermarket SUV soccer mums would drive. I love the old G-Class. The box share and straight pillars were in a way attractive. The design is dated, but proven. Range Rover met some resistance when it redesigned their Classic model, but their lineup today is arguably better than ever. Interestingly, the military variation of the Rover, the Defender 90 and 110, have not been extensively overhauled. Those vehicles still maintain the look of a military truck.

I'd like to see an evolution of the G-Class, not a revolution. I especially love the G500 Guard. It's one of my favourite vehicles in the Benz lineup.

Hypersonic · 10-21-2005, 03:08 PM

I do agree with wht you are saying here - if the new G class was to be a re-interpretation of the older model, rather than a completely new and unrelated design, it would keep a lot more people happy.

As for being a soccer moms vehicle, sadly that is precisely what the G class has become in the US.

Alx · 10-21-2005, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roberto

I do agree with what you are saying here - if the new G class was to be a re-interpretation of the older model, rather than a completely new and unrelated design, it would keep a lot more people happy.

Thats all iv'e been saying for the longest, just give us a revamp of the current model, not a newer and bigger model ML!

Hypersonic · 10-21-2005, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlxAmg

Thats all iv'e been saying for the longest.....

I know you have Alex........and I agree with you

10-20-2005, 05:05 PM	#21 (permalink)
Mr. Mercedes Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,285 Thanks: 96 Thanked 77 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Next Generation G-Class If it looks like that, than its good. The side profile at least is very very attractive. The front a bit too similar to the ML, but those headlights are a nice touch. But the same interior as the ML...ERR NO. It obviously needs to move upmarket more to reflect its higher standing and premium price. It simply cant compare to the Range Rover interior. And from the pictures, the Q7's interior is looking pretty damn good as well. Last edited by Mr. Mercedes; 10-20-2005 at 06:53 PM.

10-20-2005, 06:00 PM	#22 (permalink)
PHYBENZ Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 452 Thanks: 7 Thanked 132 Times in 53 Posts	Re: Next Generation G-Class Those are official and I think it looks great. Profile looks stunning and the front looks good, and I really like the rear lights.... I do wish the interior was different, but it does save mb some good amount of money doing the same ML interior.

10-20-2005, 10:55 PM	#23 (permalink)
Kleemann_SL Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 481 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Next Generation G-Class Well if you look at the last pics than its not THAT bad you know. It looks nice, ive expected something very ugly, but this aint ugly. OK, it looks too much like the ML, but....its ok. That interior Damn!!! It should be different...something special!!!

10-20-2005, 11:42 PM	#24 (permalink)
MoSs AMG Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bell California , USA Posts: 1,328 My Mood: Thanks: 64 Thanked 54 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Next Generation G-Class this is dissapointing ,,, i loved the current one ,,, they should've did the same thing what bmw did with the mini ...

10-21-2005, 12:32 AM	#25 (permalink)
Matt Devotee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,882 Thanks: 210 Thanked 130 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Next Generation G-Class God, I love the old BOX. they arent old for the U.S. We received those kinda G relatively recently, right.

10-21-2005, 12:46 AM	#26 (permalink)
Hypersonic Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,466 Thanks: 949 Thanked 814 Times in 496 Posts	Re: Next Generation G-Class It comes as no surprise to me that it's the American members who seem to be so sentimental about the G class - but I feel it has not been appreciated in its true context in the US. In the US, the G class is a status symbol for people who want to upstage their neigbour's ML - the G class has been sold in Europe for 26 years for god sake, it is ancient, and if MB don't replace it now they will be going against their own core values - it is time for the G to be replaced - I'm sorry if the Americans have only just discovered it, but it was around when the original golf was on sale - that is now considerred a classic car.

10-21-2005, 12:33 PM	#27 (permalink)
450SEL6.9 Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 825 My Mood: Thanks: 57 Thanked 60 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Next Generation G-Class I hope NSL is correct that this is an extension to the SUV line. This car does look distinctly un-militaristic. The G-Class was designed as a military workhorse. It's used all across the world. The new spy pictures look like a supermarket SUV soccer mums would drive. I love the old G-Class. The box share and straight pillars were in a way attractive. The design is dated, but proven. Range Rover met some resistance when it redesigned their Classic model, but their lineup today is arguably better than ever. Interestingly, the military variation of the Rover, the Defender 90 and 110, have not been extensively overhauled. Those vehicles still maintain the look of a military truck. I'd like to see an evolution of the G-Class, not a revolution. I especially love the G500 Guard. It's one of my favourite vehicles in the Benz lineup.

10-21-2005, 03:08 PM	#28 (permalink)
Hypersonic Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,466 Thanks: 949 Thanked 814 Times in 496 Posts	Re: Next Generation G-Class I do agree with wht you are saying here - if the new G class was to be a re-interpretation of the older model, rather than a completely new and unrelated design, it would keep a lot more people happy. As for being a soccer moms vehicle, sadly that is precisely what the G class has become in the US.

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