Forget the 'Ring, Watch Where the Mercedes G-Class Goes Testing
Before Mercedes-Benz officially unveils the new G-Class, the German automaker is making sure everyone knows it remains a “true G.”
While sports cars use the Nürburgring race track for testing and even bragging rights, the G-Class had to conquer the Schöckl. It’s a 1,445-meter high local mountain near the Austrian city of Graz, and the German automaker sees it as a test track for the G-Class. The nearly 3.5-mile (5.6-kilometer) route includes gradients of up to 60 percent and lateral inclinations of up to 40 percent. Although the video is rather short, Mercedes-Benz reassures us the new G-Class “masters the route with noticeably more control and comfort,” presumably compared to its predecessor.
SEE ALSO: 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Leaks in Full Ahead of Debut
Photos of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class leaked earlier, ahead of its official debut at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show. The rugged SUV rides on a standard ladder-type frame and features three 100-percent differential locks and low range off-road ratio.
Expect more details to be released in the coming weeks on the new G-Class before its big roll out in Detroit.
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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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