DRIVEN + VIDEO: Is The All-new Mercedes-Benz G-Class THE SUV To Have? Better Than The Flagship Range Rover?

For eons, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class — or G-Wagen — has been the go-to choice for the C-suite, athletes and celebrities. There's a few reasons for this: It makes a statement, it has a very "bank vault" like feel and it has outstanding off-road capability.

Even if it never really saw a day off the tarmac.

People love something unique, even when it becomes a relatively commonplace staple. But, for 2019, we're seeing an all-new G-Class. Although many will not be able to distinguish the all-new G from the pre-refresh vehicle, a few keen observers will find the new details on the exterior.

On the inside? Well, it's a completely different auto, so, it won't take an expert to be able to track those changes.

That said, Doug DeMuro recently got to spend some time with an all-new G thanks to one of the biggest Mercedes dealers in the world, Fletcher Jones. Having visited that dealer with Agent 001, I can tell you first hand it is a total show, top to bottom. It's unlike any other dealer I've seen.

In his review, DeMuro notes that he thinks the 2019 G is BETTER than the flagship Range Rover. As DeMuro is a Rover owner a couple times over, this is a bold statement. So, we've got to ask: Is the G-Wagen the SUV to have? Is it better than the flagship Range Rover? What say you, Spies?



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MDarringer - 12/18/2018 8:45:12 AM

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If you're a Kardashian, rapper, baller, or inner city drug dealer, this is the ride to have, but as far as which Mercedes SUV to get, that would be the GLS. The latter is a far better piece of work and does not make you look like a poor person who has come into a lot of money and you have to have people know it.

Car4life1 - 12/18/2018 9:14:34 AM

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Or The Pope, The Terminator, or anybody who wants a bad ass truck. Where did you all find this guy? LMAO

Oh and we are glad to know you are the expert on social class. I didn’t know Hyundai dealerships hired people with such high social status and stature...

Agent00R - 12/18/2018 11:07:07 AM

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I don’t think my dentist would agree with you, Matt.

MDarringer - 12/18/2018 6:53:00 PM

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Your dentist does grilles I take it???

Car4life1 - 12/18/2018 7:31:32 PM

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Don’t forget the Honey Boo Boo Red Neck special for Sugar Bear and Mama June, I’m
Sure dem therrr new chompers will be the talk of the town

cidflekken - 12/18/2018 12:45:13 PM

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Just like any high-end car, many rich folks have them. Whether celebrities or entrepreneurs or CEOs.
The G a desirable vehicle for whatever reason people find it desirable. Personally, I love the rugged styling mixed with the luxurious interior (though those center vents can go). I would take the G over the RR mainly due to the countless reliability issues RR have.

Section_31_JTK - 12/18/2018 6:30:54 PM

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After watching DeMuro's review of how CarMax paid over $30k in repairs for his Range Rover, I'd never own one. Even if you have a warranty, who has time to run back and forth all the time for repairs?

I'll take an older non-luxurified MBZ G.