It Took Nearly 40 Years to Produce the 300,000th Mercedes G-Class
The 300,000th Mercedes-Benz G-Class rolled off the assembly line at Magna Steyr in Austria this week sporting an eye-catching Mauritius Blue Metallic finish.
The iconic Mercedes G-Class SUV has remained relatively unchanged for the better part of its existence, and now the special 300,000th example of the classic SUV will be on display across the automaker’s social media networks. According to the Mercedes, the color combination for the vehicle was selected by fans from all over the world, who voted on the official Facebook page of the G-Class. Along with the blue exterior, the cabin features black leather seats with contrast white stitching. The SUV also got outfitted with the Off-Road package that includes black 16-inch wheels with all-terrain tires and a roof rack.
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Sales of the G-Class have continually grown since 2009, the automaker said. Last year, it achieved a new sales record with nearly 20,000 units sold in 2016. The model has hit a new sales record every year since 2012.
“The G-Class has been produced by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria, on behalf of Mercedes-Benz since 1979. Today our off-road icon is more successful than ever,” said Dr Gunnar Güthenke, head of the off-road product group at Mercedes-Benz. “The production of 300,000 G-Class models is an impressive milestone. The team which has contributed substantially to this success includes employees who have been part of the story of the G-Class for 38 years. We have enjoyed decades of successful cooperation with Magna Steyr in the production of the G-Class.”
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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