- Owning a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon in Nigeria gives off wealthy vibes.
- Unarguably, there’s nothing else on the road that’s quite like the 2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon, especially on the Nigeria road.
- The original G-wagon is an icon, a military vehicle with the interior of an S-Class, Owned by politicians, celebrities, and top-class businessmen and it has remained that way to date.
The redesigned second-generation version of the SUV arrived in 2019, retaining all of the looks, panache, and capability of the original but with a more refined interior and better in-car tech and driver aids. That said, it’s far from the most comfortable or best-driving luxury SUV on the road. The G63 wins on charm more than anything else.
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In this article, we will be looking at the latest G-Wagon, the 2024 model, its trims and its current price in Nigeria.
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Overview of the 2024 Mercedes Benz G-Wagon
The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon was redesigned in 2019, but for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon, the SUV sees only a few minor equipment changes. New for 2024, a G Professional package includes a roof rack, spare wheel holder, cherry wood trim for the luggage compartment, and matte black 18-inch wheels. An optional logo package is also newly available.
Adding to the Mercedes-Benz G63’s off-road chops, the interior is all about luxury and offers more space for people and cargo than the previous generation. Standard features include a 12.3-inch fully digital gauge cluster, heated front and rear seats with leather upholstery, a power-adjustable steering column, and three-zone automatic climate control. With the check of a few option boxes, buyers can enjoy massaging front seats with ventilation, a heated steering wheel, Nappa leather upholstery, and a digital gauge display.
Trims of the 2024 Mercedes G-Wagon
The 2024 Mercedes G-Class comes in standard G 550, performance-tuned AMG G 63, and outrageous AMG G 63 4×4 Squared specification. Each includes a generous list of standard equipment. Feature highlights include:
Overview of the Features of the 2024 G 550
It’s not the most expensive version of the G-Class, but the G 550 provides everything you need for storming the castle:
- Turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine (416 horsepower, 450 lb-ft of torque)
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
- All-wheel drive
- Two-speed transfer case with low-range gearing
- Three locking differentials (help provide extra off-road traction)
- 19-inch wheels
- Brush guard
- Tow hitch receiver
- Three-zone climate control
- 12-way power-adjustable front seats
- Leather upholstery
- Heated front and rear seats
- LED ambient interior lighting
- Power sunroof
Highlights of the onboard technology include:
- 12.3-inch digital instrument display
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
- Satellite Radio
- Navigation system
Performance of the 2024 G-Wagon
The V8 engine of the G-wagon sounds burly and muscular when you mash the gas and, in our testing, gets this SUV from 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds. That’s an average time for a V8-powered luxury SUV.
Beyond that, the G isn’t much of a performer. The high centre of gravity and noticeable body roll don’t instil confidence around corners. The traction and stability control systems also aggressively activate to keep your wheels on the ground should you try to get enthusiastic with your driving, which is probably just as well. The steering is precise and weighted appropriately but entirely numb. A wide turning radius makes navigating tight spaces a chore.
When it’s on, the auto engine stop-start system is jarring and intrusive. On the plus side, the transmission is smooth and responds quickly to driver demands.
The Interior Quality and Comfortability of the 2024 Mercedes G-Wagon
The G 550 is compromised in places by its design. The ride is a bit truckish, but it takes the edge off bumps and avoids feeling busy over rough pavement. The seats are nicely cushioned and supportive — perhaps overly so. The seats are rather narrow, especially for a vehicle in this class, and the adjustable side bolsters just don’t open enough for even relatively svelte drivers.
Noise from the road and other traffic is pleasantly muted, and the engine settles into a deep, unobtrusive rumble when cruising. But there’s noticeable wind noise at freeway speeds, which is likely due to the G-Class’ upright styling.
The G-Class’ boxy shape results in some serious ergonomic limitations. The seats are rather high, and while there’s some adjustability, the only seating position that works is to sit tall and square. While the headroom is superb, the shorter door openings and high seat cushions mean passengers will have to duck while navigating the high step-up. The step rail is too high to be very useful. While rear passenger space is reasonable, the rear doors’ limited range of motion creates more difficulty in getting in and out than it should.
You get a commanding view of the road ahead, but the front window roof pillars are thick and upright — enough to hide pedestrians waiting to cross at a stoplight. The rear view is partially obstructed by the rear-mounted spare tire, and the small side mirrors don’t show you a whole lot either.
The G-Class is far from the most practical large SUV. The side-opening cargo door requires space to operate, but at least it’s hinged properly for curbside use. The load floor is high and not that deep, and it is limited on the sides by bulky body intrusions. The second-row seat doesn’t fold flat. Its resulting ledge makes it so long, that bulky items can’t simply be slid back. Cabin storage for personal items is also rather limited for such a large SUV.
Infotainment and Tech Features in the 2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon
The G-Class is stuck with the old Mercedes-Benz COMAND infotainment system rather than the newer MBUX. It’s not a bad system, but it’s comparatively limited in functionality. The navigation display and commands are less sophisticated, for example, and the voice commands are finicky and limited.
Adaptive cruise works well enough, though it lacks the Traffic Jam Assist feature of other Mercedes products. Lane-keeping, however, is abrupt in its intervention, engaging the brakes to drag the vehicle back into line. It’s upsetting to experience, and it makes the G-Class unpredictable to other drivers. Worse, it only intervened occasionally without any real way to tell whether it was primed to go off or not.
How Much is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz in G-Wagon in Nigeria
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz G63 in Nigeria ranges from ₦350,000,000, Additional features will come with more fees, These include the Exclusive Interior package that adds the nicer Nappa leather upholstery and snazzier trim pieces.
The Seat Comfort package includes massaging front seats with ventilated cushions, and the available adaptive dampers allow adjustable ride quality. The only other option we’d choose is the heated steering wheel.
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