Agar Mercedes G-Class hamesha se expensive hone ki wajah se ek distant dream jaisi lagti thi, then ho sakta hai ki bas 1-1.5 years mein aap khud ko ye treat de pao.
2026 ka winter testing season ab start hone wala hai, or northern Sweden ki snowy roads par sirf Volkswagen hi testing nahi kar rahi. Mercedes-Benz ki team bhi wahan arrive ho gayi hai, or unka ek sabse zyada awaited new model already spy photos mein capture ho chuki hai.
Ye first images hai ek production prototype ki jo almost ek small G-Class jaisi lagti hai, size or proportions bhi world ke most authentic off roader jaise hi rakhe gaye hai. Is model ko aap pehle bhi ek unofficial teaser mein dekh chuke hai, or hum iske kaafi important details share kar chuke hai. Design bilkul boxy or straight lines se filled hai, almost apni massive G-Class ka carbon copy. Round headlights bhi is future 2028 mercedes GLG ki ek clear image hai, or saath hi kuch special details jaise 5th door bhi milti hai.
From speculations to confirmation Mercedes verifies GLG
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Mercedes ne officially confirm kar diya hai ki wo ek small G-Class develop kar rahe hai, or ye brand ke long term plan ka official part hai. Internally is project ko GLG ke name diya gaya hai. Ye normal G-Class ke below position hogi, or chances hai ki Mercedes ke modular compact platform pe based ho, jo future mein outgoing B-Class ko replace karegi.
Pehle expectation thi ki ye mini G-Class late 2026 ke around debut karegi or 2027 mein market mein aayegi. Kaafi time se iske render images bhi tease ho rahe hai. Previous reports ke according, ye ek three door off roader jaisi ho sakti hai, jiska design full size G-Wagon se kaafi inspired hoga, jaise straight upright windshield, flat roofline, round headlights or overall strong, solid proportions. Basically, small size mein wahi proper rugged G-Class vibe dene wali hai.
First Spy photos: GLG in Winter Testing
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Recently, production ke liye ready GLG prototype ke spy shots aaye hai jo winter testing ke during spot hua. Isse clear ho jaata hai ki launch se pehle iski development kaafi fast ho rahi hai. Test car mein classic G-Class ke design elements dikhte hai, jaise bold, boxy shape or round headlights, bas size mein kaafi zyada compact hai.
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Traditional ladder frame G-Class jaise hardcore off-roader ke comparison mein, GLG itna extreme off-road nahi hoga, because iski ride height lower hogi or platform bhi zyada compact hoga.
Primarily Electric, yet versatile powertrains?
Latest prototypes se lag raha hai ki GLG ka first production batch sirf electric hoga. Front bilkul sealed hoga, jo usually EVs mein hota hai. Mercedes maybe isme rear motor ya dual motor setup offer karegi, or expected range minimum around 500 km hogi. Battery options bhi different ho sakte hai, jaise LFP ya normal lithium-ion batteries.
Pehle jo info aayi thi uske according, Mercedes hybrid options pe bhi soch rahi hai, market demand or full EV G-Class variants ka performance dekh ke.
Positioning and Market Outlook
GLG ko ek niche, premium compact SUV ke form pe position kiya jaayega, ye koi mass market car nahi hogi jo other models ko replace kare. Ye Mercedes ke plan se match karta hai jahan wo G-Class ko ek different sub brand banana chahte hai, or un buyers tak accessible karna chahte hai jinko traditional G-Wagon ya toh bahut bulky lagti hai ya phir kaafi expensive.
GLG ka official unveiling late 2027 mein expected hai, 2028 model year launch se pehle.
Mercedes GLG Testing starts for compact G-Class EV
Mercedes-Benz ne officially confirm kar diya hai ki wo apni legendary G-Class family ko expand karne wala hai, or is baar ek compact, electric GLG SUV lane ka plan hai. Isme classic G-Wagon wala tough look hoga, but saath hi modern EV technology bhi offer hogi.
Winter testing ke during jo spy shots aaye hai, unme GLG ka almost production ready prototype dikh raha hai, round headlights, boxy/angular design or strong proportions, same bulky G-Class jaise, bas size thoda small hoga.
Launch Timeline
- Development confirm ho chuka hai, Mercedes ne GLG project ko shareholders ke discussion ke during publicly kar diya.
- Anticipated launch in late 2027 unveiling.
- Market launch in 2028.
EV first strategy with strong range
GLG ke prototype dekh ke lagta hai ki ye pure electric hi hogi, front mein sealed grille design milega, or rear motor ya dual motor options ho sakte hai. Range roughly 500+ km tak jaane ka chance hai. Battery ke liye LFP ya lithium-ion options mil sakte hai.
Traditional blends with contemporary compact
Heritage G-Class ka iconic styling leke, but ek compact or city friendly package mein, GLG un buyers ko target karta hai jo legendary G-Wagon look chahte hai, but more pactical, electrified SUV form mein, jahan premium design, off road attitude or sustainable mobility ka perfect mix milta hai.