Mercedes is working on a new 'baby' G-Wagen
Published on Feb 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Feb 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
Mercedes-Benz is currently working on a ‘baby brother’ for the G-Wagen.
Ideally marketed in the same category as the Ford Bronco, it will be available with a gas engine as well as with electric power.
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The new model draws its inspiration from the Mercedes Ener-G-Force (pictured), a concept car unveiled a few years ago.
However, it will be built on a brand-new body-on-frame platform.
Mercedes calls it the MMA, and it will be used for the next-gen CLA, CLA Shooting Brake, GLB and GLA.
And the baby G-Wagen, of course.
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The MMA platform is designed to be used for cars that measure around 4.5 meters.
For reference, this would make the Baby G around 300 mm (11 inches) shorter than its big brother.
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There’s more good news because the baby G will be electric, but it will also be available with an internal combustion engine.
We can safely predict a hybrid version, too.
This is chiefly because Mercedes boss Ola Källenius is famously absolutely in love with the G-Wagen.
Not only does he want to keep the nameplate alive, he has been working tirelessly to expand the line-up.
This is why Mercedes recently introduced the new EQG, the electric G-Wagen, alongside its upgraded gas-powered twin.
Crucially, this is also the reason why we can expect the baby G to debut sooner rather than later.
The new MMA architecture is slated to debut sometime next year.
As for the Baby G-Wagen, we expect a full reveal by 2025 or 2026 at the latest.
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After beginning his automotive writing career at DriveTribe, Alessandro has been with Supercar Blondie since the launch of the website in 2022. In fact, he penned the very first article published on supercarblondie.com. He’s covered subjects from cars to aircraft, watches, and luxury yachts - and even crypto. He can largely be found heading up the site’s new-supercar and SBX coverage and being the first to bring our readers the news that they’re hungry for.
