. The latest G-Wagens comes with a host of updates, including a more aerodynamic design, revised off-roading tech, and, most intriguing of all, a new powertrain.First things first, the new G-Class still looks like the G-Class you already know and love. Its boxy profile and shape aren’t going anywhere. But there have been some key tweaks made to the body.
The biggest change to the new G-Class can be found beneath the actual hood of the G550. The 2024 model’s twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 has been replaced by a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six that gets a mild hybrid assist from a 48-volt electrical system and integrated starter generator. The mill produces 443 hp and 413 ft lbs of torque, which is 27 hp more but 37 ft lbs of torque less than its predecessor.
Production of the new G-Class models is expected to start soon, with the SUVs expected to hit dealerships during the second half of the year. Mercedes didn’t say how much either would cost, but it wouldn’t be a major shock if the starting prices—the 2024 G550 starts at $143,000, the AMG G63 at $179,000—rise for both.Bryan Hood is a digital staff writer at Robb Report.