Mercedes-Benz has revealed the first official images of the upcoming G-Class Cabriolet. The arrival of a Cabriolet counterpart of the G-Class comes a decade after its previous version was discontinued. While a launch date has not been announced, the carmaker has already begun testing the SUV in Austria.
- Features a foldable roof with powered opening and closing.
- Expected to arrive in AMG guise with a 585hp twin-turbo V8 engine.
Open-top versions have long been a part of the G-Class portfolio. The first was introduced as part of the original lineup in 1979, as a two-door short-wheelbase model and was in production till 2013. Then in 2017, the G-Class Maybach 650 Landaulet was introduced. It was a four-door SUV powered by a 630hp 6.0-litre V12 engine.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Cabriolet: Expected exterior details
Sports a powered foldable roof whilst retaining rugged looks
Partially camouflaged images of the G-Class Cabriolet were showcased by the German luxury giant. The main distinction of the cabriolet over the standard G-Class is that the upper rear-most section has been chopped off and in place comes a powered, foldable roof. The exposed boot is used up by the motorised roof when folded.
For the most part, the boxy silhouette of the standard model has been retained. This includes circular LED headlamps, flared wheel arches, side steps, dual exhausts at the side and a similar design for the alloy wheels, which are likely to be 22 inches in size. Despite having changes to its body to accommodate the foldable roof, you continue to get a tailgate-mounted spare wheel.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Cabriolet: Expected interior details
Expected to retain standard counterparts' interior layout
Mercedes has not yet revealed the interior of the G-Class Cabriolet. But it is expected to feature a similar cabin layout as the standard counterpart that's highly configurable. On the regular G-Class, there's a dual-screen setup for the digital driver's display and infotainment system, a dashboard-mounted grab handle, and turbine design for the air con vents. The convertible is expected to arrive with additional switchgear to control the foldable roof.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Cabriolet: Expected powertrain details
To likely arrive with a twin-turbo V8
While powertrain details have not been confirmed, ‘AMG’ branded license plates suggest that the G-Class cabriolet would arrive in a ‘G 63’ avatar. For reference, the standard G 63 AMG gets a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine with 48V mild hybrid assist producing 585hp and 850Nm of torque. The 0-100kph time is claimed at 4.6 seconds, and it can reach a top speed of 220kph.
Though the arrival of the G-Class Cabriolet for India remains to be seen, it will likely be pricier than the standard G-Class SUVs currently in our market if it does come here.
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