AUTO SPIES EXCLUSIVE: Best pics yet of the upcoming next generation Mercedes G-class

Agent001 submitted on 2/17/2005 Auto Spies Photos Timestamp: 8:24:54 PM

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We’ve caught the best pictures yet of the all new Mercedes G-Class! Codenamed X164, the G-Class will share a new unibody structure with the just-introduced M-Class and upcoming R-Class, and will be built in Alabama.

As predicted by the Spies, the next G will be a much larger truck, 2.5 inches shorter than the current Chevy Suburban.

Power for the new G-Class is expected to come from a variety of powerplants, including a 4.6-liter V8 with 326-horsepower, and an optional 408-hp 5.5-liter V8. Two diesels will be offered – a V6 and V8, and the AMG version is expected to have nearly 460-horsepower when it arrives.

For the more serious off-roaders – an optional off-road package will be available.

It has an interesting shape...could this also be the platform for the rumored Jeep Grand Wagoneer?

Also of note...the headlight housings look very similar to the re-freshed Cayenne headlights...

Special thanks to Brenda Priddy.