Mercedes-Benz has officially introduced its Gelandewagen to the U.S. The G-Class presents a utilitarian appearance with flat glass and flat body panels made of thick steel. It backs that up with its truck-based ladder-frame, permanent four-wheel drive, and a heavy-duty off-road suspension. The G prefix comes from the German word "Gelandewagen," which roughly translates to off-road car. The U.S. gets the top model, loaded with luxury features and the Mercedes 5.0-liter V8. Its progenitor was born from a request by the Shah of Iran for some military vehicles. The Shah's existing military vehicles were too slow and cumbersome on normal roads, so Mercedes designed a sturdy utility vehicle that was ready for production by 1979. By then, however, the Shah had been deposed. Next, the Argentine army came to Mercedes, looking for an off-road car. Strained relations with Britain had prevented the Argentines from buying British Land Rovers, so there was pent-up demand. The current generation began production in 1989 and was revised last year, but overall, the looks haven't changed.
Mercedes-Benz
G500
2002
2002 Mercedes-Benz G500
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Overview
Specs & Features
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Overall Crash Safety Rating
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Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
5.0L V-8 / 292 HP / 336 ft.lbs.
Transmission
5-spd Touch-Shift w/OD
Drive Type
Full-time All Wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
12 / 14 / 13 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | 5.0L V-8 / 292 HP / 336 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Full-time All Wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 12 / 14 / 13 Mpg |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc |
Front Suspension | Leading Link |
Rear Suspension | Rigid Axle Trailing Link |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Aluminum |
Fuel Tank | 30.4 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Premium Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $117 |
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume | 79.5 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 124 Cu.ft. |
Exterior Length | 183.5 " |
Exterior Width | 69.3 " |
Exterior Height | 72.3 " |
Front Headroom | 42.2 " |
Rear Headroom | 39.9 " |
Front Legroom | 52.5 " |
Rear Legroom | 41.9 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 53.7 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 56.3 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 5,423 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 112 " |
Turning Radius | 21.7 ' |
Exterior Features
Door Count | 4 Doors |
Wheels | 18.0 " Silver Aluminum / 18.0 " |
Paint | Metallic Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Heated, Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
Bumpers | Body-colored With 1 Front Tow Hook(s) / Front Body-colored With 1 Front Tow Hook(s) |
Grille Moldings | Chrome |
Rear Spoiler | |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel |
Interior Features
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Side Crash Safety Rating |
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Rollover Crash Safety Rating |
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Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | |
Anti-Lock Brakes | 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs) |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | |
Security Systems | Security System |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable | Immobilizer |
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Roadside Assistance Months | Unlimited Months / Unlimited Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
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