Vossen design releases a new version of an old G with custom wheels and then takes it off-road and literally off the road.
From a massive Landaulet to a 6×6 off-road brute, from high-powered AMG V8 and V12 to a jacked-up G500 4×4, the previous-generation Mercedes G-Class came in an exceedingly wide array of versions. Another derivative was the three-door body design, which is unlikely to come back since three-door SUVs have fallen out of favor. Vossen is currently reminding us of the unpractical G courtesy of a brand new video highlighting the custom wheels.
Riding on the HF-3 wheel set from Vossen’s Hybrid forged Series, the three-door G-Class doesn’t mind obtaining a touch dirty whereas tackling the muddy terrain before getting some serious air time. Seeing this version of the venerable G within the united states is an incident considering how rare these are on our shores.
In regards to the wheels, pricing begins from $549 per wheel and you get to choose from a large number of finishes, as well as a glitzy gloss gold look. The ones fitted to the G-Wagen have a less flashy polished silver look and measure 22 inches, together with the rear-mounted spare wheel. As an alternative, customers can go as little as 19 inches or as massive as 24 inches.
While the initial G in its military application was supposed to be a go-anywhere vehicle, its trendy equivalent hardly ever leaves the tarmac despite retaining the off-road chops. That’s not stopping Mercedes from further bolstering the vehicle’s all-conquering capabilities as spy shots have discovered a brand new 4×4 is in the works.
The G-Class has a bright future up ahead taking into consideration a completely electric version is due later this decade. Whereas the V12-powered AMG G65 isn’t returning, Brabus has found some way to cram the twin-turbo 6.0-liter within the new model’s engine bay, complete with 888 HP. Speaking of the Bottrop-based tuner, it has also released a truck version to be certain it’s covering all the bases.
We won’t be too shocked if Brabus or another tuner can get rid of the rear doors and bring back this offbeat and less family-friendly body style.
