DaimlerChrysler offers a series of sport utility vehicles to the public under the Mercedes-Benz brand as G-Class. From 2003, the cars are assembled by Magna Steyr of Austria. Some expected DaimlerChrysler AG to introduce an all-new G-Class at the 2005 North American International Auto Show, but it was delayed for a year. Among the engines offered in the G-Class for the 2004 model year is a 5.5-litre V8. Major models include the G500 , and G55 AMG .

Canadian army

For the first order in 2004 of 802 vehicles an armored kit can be fitted (or removed) in 8 hours by 3 soldiers.

French army

The Peugeot P4 is a derivative from the G-Class equipped with Peugeot engine and equipment.

2006

The 2006 G-Class will debut at that year's North American International Auto Show. It loses its boxy styling and body-on-frame construction in favor of a modified version of the M-Class' unibody architecture. It will be a 7-passenger (3-row) SUV with much more luxurious equipment than even the previous civilian G-Class vehicles. All future G-Class vehicles will be assembled at DaimlerChrysler's Alabama factory.

Models:

• Diesel V6, 231 hp (172 kW)
• Diesel V8, 300 hp (224 kW)
• G460 - 4.6 L V8, 325 hp (242 kW)
• G550 - 5.5 L V8, 410 hp (306 kW)
• G63 AMG - 6.3 L V8, 465 hp (347 kW)

External link

• Mercedes-Benz International