The Mercedes-Benz G-Class hasn't changed much in over 30 years, at least in terms of styling. The current model still looks like the original of the late 1970s, which debuted first as a military vehicle.
Few people know that the G-Class was developed based on a suggestion made by the Shah of Iran, a key shareholder of Daimler at the time.
Of course, Mercedes-Benz has a much longer history of off-road performance. Daimler founder Gottlieb Daimler's son, Paul, developed the Dernburg-Wagen for the German government’s officers in Africa way back in 1907.
The updated 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class came close to being the last one ever produced, but strong demand from Chinese and Russian customers prompted the automaker to revise its plan.
Few people know that the G-Class was developed based on a suggestion made by the Shah of Iran, a key shareholder of Daimler at the time.
Of course, Mercedes-Benz has a much longer history of off-road performance. Daimler founder Gottlieb Daimler's son, Paul, developed the Dernburg-Wagen for the German government’s officers in Africa way back in 1907.
The updated 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class came close to being the last one ever produced, but strong demand from Chinese and Russian customers prompted the automaker to revise its plan.