New Gelaendewagen to debut in September at the Paris Auto Show
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New Gelaendewagen to debut in September at the Paris Auto Show
According to Autospies the Gelaendewagen will be getting a fresh makeover and will make it's debut in September at the Paris Auto Show. The G will be getting a new interior and a seven speed transmission.
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Originally Posted by rake55
According to Autospies the Gelaendewagen will be getting a fresh makeover and will make it's debut in September at the Paris Auto Show. The G will be getting a new interior and a seven speed transmission.
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I think we'll see a G550 with the new V8, a GL55 AMG with the revised 5.5 supercharged V8 from the 07's SL55 AMG with the full 510hp instead of 469hp. The G will finally dump the 01' C-Class/03' CLK interior furnishings and go with something from the E or even perhaps the S-Class. DVD based nav and the Comand system from the SL. There should be some tweaks to the lights/bumpers too and finally there should be new G320 and G420 diesel models for Europe.
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The car could use some updates to "freshen" up the look; more power is always welcome. But they must retain the hard core old school tank look. IMHO, that is what makes a G Class a G.
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Originally Posted by Germancar1
I think we'll see a G550 with the new V8, a GL55 AMG with the revised 5.5 supercharged V8 from the 07's SL55 AMG with the full 510hp instead of 469hp. The G will finally dump the 01' C-Class/03' CLK interior furnishings and go with something from the E or even perhaps the S-Class. DVD based nav and the Comand system from the SL. There should be some tweaks to the lights/bumpers too and finally there should be new G320 and G420 diesel models for Europe.
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Originally Posted by Paganis Zonda
Im guessing it will have an interior more along the lines of the Current ML and GL. ![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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We'll see. I think they're very limited by the hardpoints of the antique of a structure the G has. It will be interesting to see what they can come up with.
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Can't wait to see this one.
The engine and transmission are welcome changes.
However, I think it desperately needs:
1) New interior... not the C/CLK stuff (the G wagen is an $80k+ car!)
2) Xenon/Bi-Xenon headlights....
The engine and transmission are welcome changes.
However, I think it desperately needs:
1) New interior... not the C/CLK stuff (the G wagen is an $80k+ car!)
2) Xenon/Bi-Xenon headlights....
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Originally Posted by Holson
Can't wait to see this one.
The engine and transmission are welcome changes.
However, I think it desperately needs:
1) New interior... not the C/CLK stuff (the G wagen is an $80k+ car!)
2) Xenon/Bi-Xenon headlights....
The engine and transmission are welcome changes.
However, I think it desperately needs:
1) New interior... not the C/CLK stuff (the G wagen is an $80k+ car!)
2) Xenon/Bi-Xenon headlights....
I agree. They need to raid the S-Class/CLS parts bin if they aren't going to design something unique for the G. Budget says they'll likely just raid the parts bin for such a low volume vehicle, but still the C/CLK stuff didn't look right. Whoever at MB designed the 01' C-Class speedo should have been taken out back and horse whipped!
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emercedesbenz.com released a 07MY list just yesterday. the changes made on the G are listed as well:
http://www.emercedesbenz.com/May06/2...formation.html
I hoped they would change the steering wheel. (aargh!)
http://www.emercedesbenz.com/May06/2...formation.html
I hoped they would change the steering wheel. (aargh!)
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I wonder how they got Bi-Xenon headlights for the car? I'm guessing they must use Bi-Xenon projectors?...
The G must look pretty funny with two tiny projectors inside the round headlights.. but what do I know![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Can't wait to see it. Long live the G-Wagen
The G must look pretty funny with two tiny projectors inside the round headlights.. but what do I know
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Can't wait to see it. Long live the G-Wagen
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I wonder how they got Bi-Xenon headlights for the car? I'm guessing they must use Bi-Xenon projectors?...
The G must look pretty funny with two tiny projectors inside the round headlights.. but what do I know![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Can't wait to see it. Long live the G-Wagen
The G must look pretty funny with two tiny projectors inside the round headlights.. but what do I know
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Can't wait to see it. Long live the G-Wagen
.....the DVD nav is no suprise.
......what is not correct on that page is the suggestion of the supercharged G55 in combination with the new 7 speed tranny. This information is either incorrect or the torque limitation of the 7 speed tranny has been solved......this of course would have been major news given its implications for a more powerful 6.3L AMG engine in the E, CL, CLS, SL, and S class.
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I think the article stated that the 7-speed tranny would be in the G3xx and G500 -- not in the G55.....
...........below are the quotes from the website. It lumps the G500 and G55 in the same category when discussing the 7 speed tranny. It definitely does not state that the G55 will not be getting the 7 speed.
G500 and G55 AMG models continue
DVD navigation, bi-xenon headlights and seven-speed transmission now standard
Redesigned fog lamps and center console controls
Leather door handle grip and improved front seat cushioning
DVD navigation, bi-xenon headlights and seven-speed transmission now standard
Redesigned fog lamps and center console controls
Leather door handle grip and improved front seat cushioning
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The MBUSA Press Release was specific in mentioning that only the 'lesser' models get the 7-speed:
The G 320 CDI and the G 500 will be equipped with the seven gear 7G-Tronic automatic gearbox as standard.
In the link they list changes as the 7-speed tranny now comes in the G-Class as standard -- yeah, in the G320 CDI and G500 -- I guess the guys in that link lost it in the translation....
Somewhere else I read of the 2007 G55 changes - not as many as I had hoped -- but enough.
I am hoping that we do indeed see it here in the USA in September.
The G 320 CDI and the G 500 will be equipped with the seven gear 7G-Tronic automatic gearbox as standard.
In the link they list changes as the 7-speed tranny now comes in the G-Class as standard -- yeah, in the G320 CDI and G500 -- I guess the guys in that link lost it in the translation....
Somewhere else I read of the 2007 G55 changes - not as many as I had hoped -- but enough.
I am hoping that we do indeed see it here in the USA in September.
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...I sure hope they don't "round the corners" on the new G, and remain content in making only the GL an ugly hunk of metal... JMNSHO.
Ya, gimmi a diesel. But with its weight, you think it'll do better then 25mpg at 11sec 0-60 performance?
Ya, gimmi a diesel. But with its weight, you think it'll do better then 25mpg at 11sec 0-60 performance?
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The are most probably going to round the corners, look at the new s and the coming CL. And honestly, I think they should keep the G the way it is and not mess it up. Besides, it is the ultimate offroading vehicle, even though the G 55 is a big waste of money, it is still fun for offroading
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The changes haved already been announced. Body stays the same.
FWIW, some photos of the G assembly line in Graz, Austria can be viewed here:
http://www.pbase.com/flydutch/gclass_assemby
FWIW, some photos of the G assembly line in Graz, Austria can be viewed here:
http://www.pbase.com/flydutch/gclass_assemby
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Originally Posted by Omarus
I didn't know, that military G's and regular ones are assembled at the same line. Great photos, thanks.