The production of the Mercedes Clase G 500 4x4² is coming to an end

There have been many madcap ideas and works of genius from various brands, but if we must single out one, it is undoubtedly the Mercedes Clase G 500 4×4² and its big brother, the 6×6. Unfortunately, the German company brings us sad news about its most rugged off-roader.

Production of the G 500 4×4² will come to an end at the end of October, while its more modest variant will continue to lead the G-Class range of the star brand, although its facelift is imminent. This off-roader was born as a “less radical” alternative to the 6×6, which we should remember is a G-Class with three axles on each side. Without a doubt, it is perfect for tackling any kind of asphalt.

The G 500 4×4² saw the light of day in 2015, becoming one of the most capable off-roaders on the market. Compared to the 6×6, the G 500 is more agile thanks to its smaller size and has very impressive off-road capabilities.

Its ground clearance of 45 cm stands out, making it high enough to clear any obstacle that may come across our path. It also has a very particular feature that allows us to deflate the tyres to tackle certain terrains.

To enhance the capabilities of the G 500 4×4², it also features adaptive suspension, which adjusts depending on the demands of the surface and the type of driving you want to do. But the 3,021 kg that the 4×4 of Mercedes claims to weigh does not move by itself.

To accomplish this task, German engineers installed a twin-turbo V8 engine deep inside the G 500 4×4², producing 420 CV, enabling the Clase G to move with ease. This twin-turbo engine allows the G 500 4×4² to reach 100 km/h in just 7.4 seconds, a very impressive figure considering it weighs over two tonnes.

But the life of this giant bids farewell at the end of this month and must make way for its next generation, of which no details are yet known, but it will surely be just as striking as, or more so than, the one that is leaving. It is unknown whether the future G-Class will keep the same structure as its first generation, but if you are a lover of it and do not want to take a risk and have 231,693 euros in your wallet, you had better run to your nearest Mercedes dealership to order one of the last G 500 4×4².