MERCEDES BENZG-Klasse Cabrio (W463) 2007 - 2012

　　In 2007, Mercedes-Benz completed the upgrade to the G-Class that it started in 2006, and besides some exterior changes, the car also sported a new interior.

　　While the vehicle looked virtually unchanged since the introduction of the W463, the 2007 Convertible also gained some points in the styling department. The car had already gained a status icon on the market, and the convertible was far from being the lowest-priced version in the family. On the contrary, it became pricier than its three-door sibling or the five-door station wagon. It was an unusual decision for a vehicle that cost less to produce than both its brothers. However, Mercedes-Benz considered increasing the price since the demand for this rag-top model was high. But that price came with more standard features, making life easier for the automakers’ salespeople. Customers, mostly, only had to choose the colors they wanted for their rugged G-Classes.

　　While many other vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz lineup had already received Xenon lights for a few years, surprisingly, the G-Class was not one of them. As a result, the automaker corrected this issue, and starting with the 2007 model year of this nameplate, it introduced them as standard for the Cabriolet version. As a result, the front fascia looked a little bit more modern despite sporting the same flat grille and slim bumper. In addition, the G-Class gained cornering lights for the newly installed oval-shaped fog lamps integrated into the bumper. As usual, the turn signal and the parking lights were left on top of the front fenders, like on all the other previous G-Class models.

　　From its profile, the short wheelbase 2007 G-Class Cabriolet W463 sported body-colored wheel arches and side sills. As an option, customers could get the car fitted with steps, which helped with the ingress and egress to the vehicle, especially for those seated in the back. The manually retractable canopy was stored behind the rear bench seat, limiting the trunk’s space to a tiny area, although usually, people didn’t buy the G-Class convertible to move too many things around.

　　Inside, the automaker ditched the instrument panel carried over from the non-facelifted C-Class W203. It replaced it with a new one, with a large speedometer and tachometer that flanked a new, black and white LCD for the car’s onboard computer, inherited from the C-Class W203 facelift. In addition, Mercedes-Benz installed a coolant temperature indicator on the left and a fuel level gauge on the right. The center console housed a new COMAND infotainment system carried over from the E-Class. Its front seats were available with heating, even though the car was not exactly desirable for winter driving due to its rag top.

　　Under the hood, Mercedes-Benz installed a choice of two engines: a 3.0-liter V6 and a 5.0-liter V8. The former was a turbodiesel, and the latter was a gasoline-powered powerplant. Both were paired with a seven-speed automatic gearbox, which has been on other Mercedes-Benz vehicles ever since 2003. Power went in all corners via a two-speed transfer case.

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