STRONGER THAN TIME

What started out as a special edition is now a mantra that applies in more ways than one. The G-Class has received the latest-spec big diesel engine, with more advancements, power, and torque than ever before. We got our hands on it ahead of its launch

- Story: Jim Gorde Photography: Sanjay Raikar

THE GELÄNDEWAGEN, GERMAN FOR “OFF-road vehicle” and often shortened to “G-wagen”, is one of the most iconic symbols of the automotive present. Being in production for 70 years in what could be considered a consistent form—apart from a few nips, tucks, and LED elements outside and a world of changes underneath—the G-wagen has stood the test of time. With a history of service in the military and constant evolution of the car, to keep it not just relevant but also desirable, the G-wagen is the proverbial money tree for Mercedes; every shake drops a new version, or limited edition that doesn’t just carry a hefty price tag but also sells out with a line out the door. The secret? A simple and unchanged formula. An embodiment of the philosophy Das Beste oder Nichts—“the best, or nothing”.