ashishNJ

May be an old news but I was looking at mb site and saw there is no v8 ? Only option is straight 6 and electric motor.
I am wondering if they will yank up the MSRP.
l love the v8 and now debating if those hybrids are worth it

Bob Z.

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Yeah, old news - check out the threads about the 2025s. And the reveal is coming on the 24th.

nsgymd

I find it funny that MB recently put up the MY 2024 build site in the U.S. even though all 2024 G wagons have been built. They always seem to be a full model year behind in the U.S.

W205C43PFL

If you are ok with the G 63 you still get V8 though.

ashishNJ

so the 6 flat is optional engine ?

streborx

It's the only way G550s will be built. If you want the V8, buy the G63.

300SE1993

It's an inline 6, not a flat 6 like a Porsche 911

tonygwagon

I’m still processing why MB would move to a V6 in the G500/550. No one buys a G for fuel efficiency. Even if the new V6 has “more” HP than the V8 it will never have that V8 sound or torque.

3.Pointed.Czar

Regulations are the most likely reason. They downsized the E63 and C63 from V8s to 6 or 4 cylinder engines so not a shock they did the same here. Now the only way to get the V8s are the top of the range MB's: SL/GT, S 63E, GLS 63, G 63 etc. which lowers their numbers and MB gets to make the most bang for buck for the V8s.

tonygwagon

Yeah I know they have limits based on emissions. I just figured they would keep the V8 on the G500/550 and save on emissions with the smaller engines on other vehicles in their lineup.

streborx

If you buy a G63 and a GLA, you'll help balance MB's mpg numbers (lol).

3.Pointed.Czar

They have already done this. The entire MB lineup has been gradually getting downsized in engines. Next on the chopping block was any non AMG/Maybach models.

SLS

Even with that, you can’t config it with Magno Copper Orange, the wood deck for the back or the roof rack. It’s exactly the same website as before, except 2024 vs. 2023.

W205C43PFL

Well, inline 6 but you get the idea, the V8 is only available in the G 63 moving forward.