New Mercedes G 350d 2019 review - is this the BEST G-Wagen?
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The G-Wagen has always been one of motoring’s intriguing anomalies. It was designed back in the late seventies as a light-use military vehicle; used and abused mostly in the deserts of the Middle East.
It gradually gained a cult following as a road car, though, and over time it became a popular left-field alternative to the Land Rover Defender and Jeep Wrangler. But it was always a bit of a shed mechanically, much like the models it sought to compete with.
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Oh well, just checked with the bank and they recommend I go back to watching the new Jimny videos!
to me they said Lada Niva videos
To me they said to sleep and dream😂
😂😂😂😂
This may be the most desirable of all the G-class models currently on sale. Yes the AMG is nuts fast but this is the one I'd actually want to own and drive everyday.
the AMG is not reliable as the diesel version, Never buy a Petrol Mercedes, only get the diesels.
@@aimxdy8680 speaking from experience?
@@joffy9373 Yes
Finally a real G class and no AMG nonsense!
what's wrong with the amg?
@@1990Thunderbolt Nothing serious, but a big semi slicks tyres and wheels, just doesn´t help in off road or comfort, is more like a Rap 4x4 or a beverly hills jewelry. This is a far more sensate G wagen
@@FEGTTTSDH i love g63 and 65 amgs!
I disagree, the G needs rigid axles! Not generic independent suspension!
TBH mate, all the G classes are soo expensive anyways, that you may aswell just get the G63 if you’re gonna buy one
thank you Auto Express for this video!!! I've been longing for a review of the diesel version of the new G, but all you can watch is: G63 here, G63 there.
Great video. I think the more “pedestrian” G wagons are much more appealing than the AMG versions.
Yeah. 👍
Got to say this is the first technically reasonable g class since the original g wagon if taken away the stupendous price. And the only reasonable thing to do is to get a diesel version just like in that video, The gearbox will have an easier time delivering low down torque and ultimately a straight 6 is just a hint better for offroading than that brilliant twin turbo v8 that comes within amg range but the crucial thing you definitely should do is to equip that wagon with smallest wheels possible as presented in that clip so there will be more sidewall on the tire for improved comfort and offroading. You can have your amg g class with big rims and still do incredible offroading but you will sacrifice the smoothness of the ride and ultimately there is a bigger risk of breaking the tyre or getting stuck in truly sticky circumstances.
Agreed
Looks better than the last one, especially the interior
You see Steve Sutcliffe, you know it's a great review!
agreed
Great review.I will get one soon.
Great video! Loving the new G class! Gave your video a like :)
It wasn't "originally designed and built by Magna-Steyr", it was always a cooperation between Daimler and Steyr assembled by Steyr, back then still Steyr-Daimler-Puch. And it wasn't "mostly used in the Middle East", it's used worldwide to this day.
Why all the down votes? Stunning scenery. Nice ride.
Yeah I know I was thinking the same thing. Some people just suck.
This no show clip was posted up more than 8 hrs ago but was only "Premiered" at around 11pm on Tues 18th, total click bait.
I think its because originaly the vehicle was built as a proper 4x4 and by this I mean: professional versions available and built for utter durability and "mountain goat" capabilities. Independent suspension and a 9 speed box kind of pretty much kills it. The problem is that there fewer and fewer genuine 4x4. The Nissan Patrol and Toyota 200 series went the same way: geared towards everyday town/ motorway use (but maintaining very high off road capabilities). What all these lack is durability and the ability to withstand long trip (4000 miles sort of thing) out in the Australian bush, in the desert etc. In these circumstances simplicity pays off as they can be repaired on site as you're litterally many 100's of miles away from civilisation. Luckily Toyota still builds the 70 series 'also known as Bush Taxy. Go into any war zone and that's what you'll see being used in various form and generation. For instance (and much like a Mitsubishy Pajero/ Shogun which has a rough engine for civil use) the engines can pretty much run on any quality diesel (and some in South America and Africa is like tar)/ chip fat/ vodka whatever. Sorry for the long reply but I hope thats useful for readers to differenciate an SUV to a true 4x4 for profesional use.
Thumbs down because this is a posh snob mobile for people that don’t venture beyond the pavement.
Because of the English jealously that’s why
Stunner, though way over my price range, I really, really, really hope Gerry McGovern is watching this and taking notes for the new defender, embrace the heritage but make it a modern car underneath. Mercedes have nailed it.
great work sutcliffe
would love to see a comparison of this and the G63
If only there was something to keep the sun out of your eyes instead of squinting and using your hand.
Damn this is nice, Finally a 6 cylinder G wagon, hows the mpg?
when is this coming to the US?
WE WANT OUR RIGID AXLES BACK! :-((
This is the G to go for. The right engine for the vehicle.
Splendid, though still begs the question whether it is twice a car of the Land Cruiser Prado hence it costs roughly twice as much too. Right, it's a Merc and more luxurious but still would it worth twice as much as another highly regarded utility vehicle that just happened to be built like a tank? Would this give you careless motoring for lets say a couple of decades? For some reason LC holds best their value!
I prefer the baby G. The 2019 Jimny is one great 4x4 and 85k less than this.
Beautiful car, beautiful scenery.
Not challenging enough for a G review. I live in Norway and drive through those conditions for 5 months of the year in my RWD 2015 Tesla Model S no problem. Unstudded winter tires as well.
Hopefully the new Land Rover defender will be something like this.
I love the Unimog, Jeeps, & Land Rover. The G Wagen is a soccer mom ride; it just doesn’t work in mud or on the trails here in Nor Cal.
Krasnaludek You obviously know nothing about the gwagen. It is a military vehicle designed to survive its life off road without breaking.
Love it 😎👍🏻👍🏻
I would love a G350d as a family wagon
as a G owner I think it looks less aggressive to jeep like. and for the luxury...if i wanted an S class I would of bought one.
Better than an Anglo Indian Range Rover any day , fedup of u reliability of range over and now driving a g wagon , just a joy
That's a scary road to drive.and beautiful.
I thought Sutcliffe worked for Autocar? Also is it available in the UK?
Steve Daire He’s freelance. Yes.
I will have to wait 8-10 years and get one used for a fraction of the price. However, I fear that these things will not have the usual Merc turbo depreciation.
This version really makes me want to jump on the bandWagen
My dream suv
I’ll take one too - top video !!
As heavy as the G-Wagon is why isn't the diesel available in the states or branded the base engine?
ask vw
I would be nervous about getting too far away from a Mercedes dealer in one of these.
If I could afford it I'd have one tomorrow!
Ditto! :)
So does he like it or not?
600 n/m is great !!!!
bravo!!!!
Which would you own for all around driving. G Class 550 or Porsche Cayenne? 2019.
I own a 2014 Porsche Cayenne. It drives like a BMW or a sports car. Fairly small and compact and easy to park. Plenty of room for passengers and cargo. Does not use up tires to quickly. Dealer maintenance is very expensive (350$ oil changes). Automatic transmission is starting to fail at 100k miles. Unable to comment yet on the G-Class.
I've had a 2003 and 2008 G wagon. In those days the suspension was very stiff so it drove like a Jeep with a plush interior. They were every day drivers for me and I enjoyed them off road and camping, BUT, I only made one road trip. That was miserable, to be honest. (Round trip was approx 1200 miles.) At the time I was well prepared for the high fuel budget but didnt anticipate how uncomfortable the drive would be.
This new model appeals as they've changed the suspension but I wouldn't recommend the older versions unless you have short commutes and close access to offroad destinations.
Super bonkers price, much like Land Rover, quietly forgetting that they used to be utility vehicles. The world still needs utility vehicles, (although the G’s pricepoint hasn’t been that for quite some time) however I suspect Land Rover will upmarket the Defender replacement making it equally useless for their traditional Defender customer base adding a further reason for their falling sales and losses.
Cruiser 70 series is the last true dinosaur and unevailable in Europe... Oh and that new Jimny.
@@chawenhalo0089 Wasn't the Isuzu Citation based on the LC70? And for some reason, I seem to remember Vauxhall manufactured a 4x4 based on the Isuzu Citation!
@@albertdesalvo7273 Not sure but if that means a cheap LC70 I'm all for it!
Want one in black.
Brilliant
Invited by Mercedes on. a fancy mountain. You know there's only one sort of "review" you're getting.
😂 the commentary takes the attention off the Benz
This guy sounds like Chris Harris.
The rear axle is a stiff one
massive infotainment system? those ipads glued together in that cheap manner are only there to reduce costs.
Scotty Kilmer says stay away...
I would'nt mind owning one
nice bit of kit, but pricey
Steeeeeeeveee!!!!!!!
Calm down guys, its 11pm because of restrictions from Mercedes
But this car has the same Nm 600
and G500 also has 600Nm
but it has v6 andg500 is v8
diesel tho, also its an i6 not a v6 dummy
Diesel??? How about emissions and possible access restrictions in some cities?
It bulletproof?
Not quite but I was rear ended in a 2008 model, at a stop and the truck was going 45. Totalled the truck but only damaged my spare tire bracket. The police said he may as well have hit a concrete wall....he had never seen a car drive off from a wreck like that.
@@poetlenoir2328 i wonder if the current model are as strong
350d g wagon 180k euro in my country without options....
Nothing really interesting here, I hoped for some real testing of the car in the snow.
All that quid and the sun visor doesn’t work 4:45
I dont think that's the case here. he is intentionally didnt bring down the sun shades.i havent see a journalist do that yet.that must be professionalism.
what a waste of money too expensive have a range any day
It’s only 6:48pm where I am
Carfan678 2 hours later and it’s only 6:48pm where I am! :P
I hear the prices these things go for and I lose interest in the videos pretty quickly.
I will say this, though...one of the few vehicles that retain value!
the rear is still rigid
I'd buy this over a new land rover discovery.
292 hp is enough ?
Torque output is incredibly high
@@d1sturb3d119 then what about your opinion for amg g63 off road capabilities??
@@arungk66 Personally I think its incredible. Unfortunately its the small things around the truck that fails and makes it scary to trust in the middle of nowhere. Those trucks are triple locked from factory. If you're a decent driver off road the things you can do with these trucks is nearly endless. Plus they're classy AF!
If I had money to do a baller build the G wagen is my dream build. Until I have that kind of money, I'm sticking to Lexus and Toyota. They've never let me down.
In my view such a daisy appraisal by what appears to be an ignorant motoring journalist, just playing to a subdued background for a vehicle test.
The Gelandenwagen was originally built for proper off road and extreme situations and it delivered. You should not compare or even discuss a Land Rover whether its a Defender or Range Rover with the Gelandenwagen.
I am disappointed in the removal of the SA. (Solid axles) Mercedes in my view playing into the sissy territory, category. I hope the G wagon is still offered with solid axles as in the 350 D professional.
Pfffft I just bought the new jimney. Don't need this anymore
Nice, picking one up,
The screens are not touch screens. The rear axle is STILL live...... come on get the basics right! Seen another review of the 350d version and the MPG is not great - not much better than the G550
Really!? Hmmmm. I was so excited by the concept of more than 10mpg. :/ Diesel fuel is higher where I live but I assumed it would get 16/18 or so.
Who loves diesels?
I can’t honestly say I’ve ever seen one, maybe I have and haven’t noticed, it’s a bit anonymous, it looks like a Farm hack, a do all, you wouldn’t know it costs nearly £100 grand, and I agree it would make you chilled out driving along, but in the end it’s just another off roader
A Jeep Cherokee 1992 4.2l handles the same for ten times less dough. Think well.
I am amaized reading people comments how few understand what a real capable 4x4 is, and its uses. and for all intent and purposes this is how the G Wagon built its reputation. I hope to be proved wrong in the next 20 yrs but this "modernised" G Wagon pretty much spells the end for that model as a true and respected 4x4. The end of a legend, what a shame. I hope they still will build a profesional version? Go Jimny and Lan Cruiser 70 series I guess!
ChawenHalo 008 agreed. Should have stuck with the tried and true formula. Part of the appeal of the G is its military origins. Now all that is gone.
@@joshquiroz I hope they still produce a professional version in Austria. It amaises me that all these car journos aren't able to communicate what a real 4x4 is about (toughness/ reliability etc.)
What a travesty it's not available in the USA
NO “TOUCH” INFOTAINMENT AVAILABLE
I truly hate the new head lights! Somehow they managed to ruin the exterior. It is the same with the vents inside the cabin tremendously ugly design! G is my dream machine and if some day can afford I'll go to a well preserved W463 from the final editions...
It’s a beautiful car inside and out but I think now it’s a little bit for the showy kind of people. If you really have the money and want a proper luxury off-road machine the answer is Range Rover and that’s it.
Range Rover is a good buy but they are terrible at reliability
Because everyone waits until 11pm on a Tuesday night to watch a video about a diesel G Wagen which no one can afford? Strange......
Speak for yourself......I am more than happy with the price...
Bring the old headlights back.
Here you can see that the Germans are smarter than LR. This car will sell and was sold well. Instead LR still has not introduced the new basic model and in the old they forget to put a V8 high power in it (it works, look at Tophat from the Netherlands). That is why the British are responsible for there own failure. LR/Jaquar is now Indian....of all countries
Nobody drives Land Rover Defenders anymore as utility, just too unreliable. even the most dedicated fans (but who actually use them in real overlanding excursions) eventually give up and swith to a some form of Landcruiser.
I'll stick with the rusty corroded free-play troublesome Defender
I'll buy it for $10k.
... to the land rover... ha haaa, what a joke.
Next level click bait
why?
16 hours ago the video hadn’t even been uploaded. Said wait for 6 more hours at the time!
Pathetic review no info on the lockers and what they do. It is an off road vehicle. Too much only on e hand on the wheel
'Proper refinement this thing got' is not a automotive review. What a fn waste.
Or just get a Suzuki Jimny
Isexwayiso No Thanks. Not if it was the only car in the world.
@@svein-haraldribland8559 An excellent one is light weight Jimny on the snowy road.
But, a main street in the downtown area is G wagon.
Your situation.
Another "Failure Model" just like the R-Class?
Total waste of people's time
This no show clip was posted up more than 8 hrs ago but was only "Premiered" at around 11pm on Tues 18th, total click bait.