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Mercedes-Benz is testing the prototypes of the upcoming G-Class, and the next generation model is about to receive a bunch of changes.
The design of the G-Class will be an evolution of the iconic shape of the model, but the biggest modifications will come in the passenger compartment and beneath the body.
We already know that the G-Class will feature more technology than ever before, and that its interior will also be overhauled for more comfort.
At the same time, the next G-Class will get a new platform. It will bring a massive diet that will shed almost 440 lbs (200 kilograms). Its engine range will be improved for more efficiency, while the AMG versions will get the famous twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 unit employed by current models in the Mercedes-AMG range.
The latest rumors regarding the next Gelandewagen refer to its suspension. Instead of a conventional solution, Mercedes-Benz is expected to fit its legendary off-road model with a pneumatic suspension.
The addition of an air suspension to the G-Class will allow drivers to raise ride height in off-road driving, while operating the model on the road will be done with a lower ground clearance.
Air suspensions are not a novelty in the automotive industry, and they have recently become an attractive addition to tuned cars. Evidently, Mercedes-Benz will opt for a reliable OEM system that will be designed to stand the test of time and severe off-roading.
Other rumors include the likelihood of shifting the G-Class to an independent suspension configuration. Along with the pneumatic replacements of shocks and springs, the change would bring a dramatic improvement in handling.
We must note that official sources have not confirmed these rumors, but the Gelandewagen would not be the only off-road model that would come with an advanced suspension system.
Nissan’s 2016 Navara features a five-link suspension for the rear axle of the double-cab models, which came as a more comfortable option for the passengers.
The multi-link solution could be employed for Mercedes-Benz’s next G-Class, especially since the German brand has a partnership with Nissan, and they already share the Navara’s platform for the upcoming pick-up truck from Mercedes-Benz.
We already know that the G-Class will feature more technology than ever before, and that its interior will also be overhauled for more comfort.
At the same time, the next G-Class will get a new platform. It will bring a massive diet that will shed almost 440 lbs (200 kilograms). Its engine range will be improved for more efficiency, while the AMG versions will get the famous twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 unit employed by current models in the Mercedes-AMG range.
The latest rumors regarding the next Gelandewagen refer to its suspension. Instead of a conventional solution, Mercedes-Benz is expected to fit its legendary off-road model with a pneumatic suspension.
The addition of an air suspension to the G-Class will allow drivers to raise ride height in off-road driving, while operating the model on the road will be done with a lower ground clearance.
Air suspensions are not a novelty in the automotive industry, and they have recently become an attractive addition to tuned cars. Evidently, Mercedes-Benz will opt for a reliable OEM system that will be designed to stand the test of time and severe off-roading.
Other rumors include the likelihood of shifting the G-Class to an independent suspension configuration. Along with the pneumatic replacements of shocks and springs, the change would bring a dramatic improvement in handling.
We must note that official sources have not confirmed these rumors, but the Gelandewagen would not be the only off-road model that would come with an advanced suspension system.
Nissan’s 2016 Navara features a five-link suspension for the rear axle of the double-cab models, which came as a more comfortable option for the passengers.
The multi-link solution could be employed for Mercedes-Benz’s next G-Class, especially since the German brand has a partnership with Nissan, and they already share the Navara’s platform for the upcoming pick-up truck from Mercedes-Benz.
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