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Report: Mercedes-Benz preparing a smaller version of the G-Wagen

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The Mercedes-Benz G Class, also referred to as the G-Wagen or more properly as the Gelaendewagen, is famous for its go anywhere attitude and its hefty price tag. In the U.S., the cheapest, if you can even call it that, G-Wagen is the G550 that has an entry-level sticker price of $113,000.

The top of the line performance monster G-Wagen is the G63 AMG that can be yours for $134,300. Looking at these numbers, the likely garage for these vehicles will be in the prime communities in California or New York but ironically, they are more at home at off-road conditions.

Now, a report says that Mercedes-Benz is developing a smaller and more affordable G-Wagen that is designed to go against the likes of the Defender by Land Rover. The new G-Wagen will most likely be called GLG and will get a modern interpretation of the boxy styling of the G Class. Experts are assuming that it will look similar to the current GLK. The GLG will use the MFA platform and will have an equivalent street-focused crossover, the GLA.

The base models of the new G-Wagen will have a front-wheel drive configuration but the 4Matic AWD system of Mercedes will be available as an option. Before the fans of the G-Class scream blasphemy, it is good to note that the new Defender from Land Rover will also have an entry-level unit on a FWD configuration.

Most of the new G-Wagens will depend on a 2.0L four-cylinder powerplants running on gasoline and can output around 211 horses. There will also be a diesel engine option to be offered and most likely it will be the 204-hp 2.1L engine.

There is also a GLG45 AMG variant that will be able to churn out 350 horses. It will also come with bigger brakes and a suspension system that is sport-tuned.

Do not expect though that the GLG will hit the showrooms soon. The best case scenario for the new compact SUV will be an official roll out by 2015.


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