AD_G55

hey guys

I'm planning to order a new G55 2010, so anyone have an idea that is there any change between G55 2009 and G55 2010


waiting for ur replys

TheDogsCar

I posted the below question on another MB website a couple weeks ago:

"Has anyone heard of any changes to next years model (G-Class) coming to the US? It seems to me we got a PR by now ... and every year there are at least some modest changes"

It got 71 Views ... but 0 Replies

I hope you get a better response

TheDogsCar

Here is a little information that someone posted today out of Stuttgart:

http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-9...0-0-0-0-0.html

I realize that MBUSA does not always get the same things as the rest of the world ... so I will have to wait

Bu-E63

ya mar7aba, honestly AD i dont think there are going to be any changes due to the fact that they just facelifted the G 55, oo you probably know how the g 55 likes to keep its "classic" look. bas in my opionon i hope they have "keyless go" and put a panorimic roof on it. that will give me more of a incentive to buy one than my e 63

princemarko

I doubt there is any difference between the 09 and 10 G55's. The 09 was a facelift so I would expect they kept it the same for at least 2-3 years.

Save your money and get an 09.

jimmyg

A friend at Daimler confirmed the above press release...the 2010 G-Class will have upgraded interior options and materials, along with some enhanced telematics.

AD_G55

Thnx all for ur fast response

actually I ordered the the car with havana gold color and interior designo porcelain

any help in choosing wood trim guys

Bu-E63

لو سمحت بس بنطلب منك طلب ضغير ياريت بس تعطيني معلومات من واين انته طلبت السياره ......لأنه أريد أشتري نفس السياره.

AD_G55

mar7ba bro Bu-E63

I ordered the car from Emirates Motor Company in Abu Dhabi

Bu-E63

2010 model and who did you talk you?

Thanks bro .

jimmyg

Gargash told me they expect production of 2010 models to begin in October and deliveries in late December or early Jan; but I haven't verified this information as I don't trust most salesmen to validate their info...most of the time they are just guessing.

AD_G55

the produaction of 2010 G55 will begin in Sep 09

im expecting to get my car in Dec

jimmyg

AD_G55, you're right. Daimler just confirmed production starts in September and first deliveries in December to GCC. They also told me that the GCC spec 2010 G55 will have as standard the new leather covered dash, interior ambient lighting, and chrome package. Also, they gave me details on the new seats which I've summarized below:

- Same multi-contour front seats as the new 2010 E-Class (W212), but modified for the G-class
- Fully electric controls with revised lumbar support
- Optional ventilated seats have been improved to enhance airflow and cooling
- Some safety features from E-Class front seats not available in G-Class (PRE-SAFE, NECK-PRO, and seat-mounted airbags)
- Seat controls are from the new E-Class, better looking.
- Rear seat and rear head restraints improved to match new front seats
- If a standard leather is used, ruffled door panels replaced with smooth matching leather on the upper panels, and synthetic leather on the lower door panels and tailgate.
- If designo leather specified, than the door panels have matching ruffled leather.

Trying to get pictures, but that's all I was able to find out so far.

PCH

If the US dealers have any 'say so' we won't see a 2010 model. I haven't seen MBNA sales for 2009 however, I'd be real surprised if more then 50 units were sold to date.

jimmyg

Mercedes has sold around 150-200 G-Class vehicles in the US so far in 2009, which is down about 50% compared to the previous year. More details here:

http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Jun09/0..._May_2009.html

But just to respond to AGR, from what I've been told the 2010 model is definitely coming to the US.

Bu-E63

okay , just spoke to my friend at EMC, they are taking pre-orders on the G 55 ... so before i drive down Abu dhabi G55 or Maserati Grantourismo S Auto... Quick!! !

jimmyg

Last time I checked, finding parking in AD is a royal pain, and having a car which is capable of parking in...well...non standard places like foot paths and sand is very useful. Also, in the summer, the ventilated seats in the G55 are a life saver. The Maserati is a great second car, the way my Aston V8 Vantage is for me...but if I had to chose only one it would always be my G55.

Bu-E63

thanks Jimmy, the G-55 it is, you planning to come down to EMC to buy one with me, i got really good discount !

jimmyg

I don't have time this week to drive to AD, but if you PM me the name/number of your salesman I'll compare their price to Gargash who still hasn't confirmed a price or production date. Gargash says that their entire September production has been booked for the royal family, so earliest production I could get may be Oct/Nov.

AD_G55

thnx Jimmyg for all of these details

ill give u a ride when im receiving my car

Bu-E63

Hey jimmy gimme a call...0506322227

TheDogsCar

Sold another 37 in June

I will bet many of those sold earlier in the year, were 2008's, at a steep discount

PCH

Curious how many of those were actually exported? US dealers new ad campaign for 08/09...'Export Ready'.

clsamg

lots of infos, thanks guys,

Any idea of the retails price in gargash? any price difference or delivery date with EMC?

TheDogsCar

MBUSA Sold another 55 in July ... only the E-Class beat the G-Class in July '08 / July '09 comparison