600,000th Mercedes-Benz G-Class: Success story continues

• G 580 with EQ Technology rolls off the production line in Graz as 600,000th G-Class
• 600,000 G‑Classes highlight the enduring popularity of the revered model series
• G-Class remains true to tradition with iconic design and extraordinary off-road capability

Production anniversary for a brand icon: the 600,000th unit of the legendary Mercedes‑Benz G‑Class rolled off the production line in Graz, Austria – a Mercedes‑Benz G 580 with EQ Technology in Obsidian Black Metallic. The off-road icon, often praised for its remarkable off-road prowess, has been writing its own success story since 1979. The G‑Class achieved cult status within its growing fan base with its unique combination of unmistakable design and exceptional off-road capability.

The degree of individualization available for the G-Class is among the highest in the Mercedes‑Benz lineup. With the MANUFAKTUR portfolio, customers have numerous possibilities for personalization. Over 90 percent of G‑Class customers worldwide now choose at least one MANUFAKTUR option – on average, it’s three per vehicle globally. MANUFAKTUR also fulfils the increasing demand from G‑Class customers for heritage paint colors and exclusive hues inspired by iconic designs.

Since 1979, the top model among luxury off-road vehicles has set new standards

Alongside the S- and E‑Class, the G-Class is one of the longest-produced model series in the history of Mercedes‑Benz passenger cars. The very first model combined superior off-road capability with on-road comfort and a high level of safety typical of Mercedes.

In the past four decades, the G-Class has evolved from its utilitarian roots while retaining its unmistakable character. All-wheel drive, differential locks with 100 percent locking and the robust ladder frame have been part of the G‑Class since the beginning. Iconic design elements such as the round headlights, the exposed spare wheel on the side-opening rear door and the distinctive silhouette ensure the off-road icon is still recognizable today as the first model in 1979.

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