The Mercedes-Benz G-Class off-roader will receive significant upgrades in 2017 with new exterior details, a newly appointed interior, powerful engines, and the latest safety features.

Improved range of luxurious appointments

The iconic off-roader will maintain its W463 codename and will come with an array of changes including a 200 kg reduction as a result of using additional aluminium, as well as a 100 mm increase in width taking the car to 1860 mm.

The G Class’s new front suspension will use a three or four-link set-up, while a more modern electro-mechanical steering system is also being fitted. Additional styling cues such as the angular design are said to be taken from the Ener G Force concept that debuted at the 2012 Los Angeles Motor Show.

Power comes from a variety of different engines including all-new inline six 3.0-litre petrol and diesel engines currently in development for the next-gen E-Class scheduled to debut in 2016.

In the facelifted 2017 G Class, the petrol engine will deliver more than 268 kW whereas the diesel variant will produce over 224 kW. Both engines will be paired with Mercedes’ new nine-speed 9G-Tronic automatic gearbox as standard.

Interior changes for the model will include additional space in the cabin, a new multifunction steering wheel and some additional safety and driver assistance systems as well as LED lights.

Mercedes-Benz plans to release range-topping AMG variants shortly after the launch of the standard models.

The last G Class update in South Africa was introduced in 2012, more details and prices can be found here.