More spy shots of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class G4x4² have emerged.

Picture credit:S. Baldauf/SB-Medien. We have paid for these photos and at the photographer’s request, have watermarked them.

We’ve been waiting quite some time for this special version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class to make an appearance. In fact, the first spy shots of the G4x4² were sent to us back in March 2020! We assume the pandemic and the subsequent pausing of life as we know it were the key reasons behind this model’s delay.

As a reminder, the G4x4² is not your average G-Class SUV. It features enhanced ground clearance thanks to porthole axles, uprated suspension, larger wheels and plenty of accessories, like ladders and roofracks.

While it’s not going to feature an electric powertrain, unlike the Mercedes-Benz EQG Concept, petrolheads will be pleased to know that it still will feature a thundering V8 turbo petrol engine.

Recently, two G4x4² prototypes were spotted in the winter testing areas of Scandinavia and Germany. The eccentric colours remind us of the special Mercedes-Benz G-Class Crazy Colour Editions, where customers could choose from vibrant shades for their vehicles. Could Mercedes-Benz be contemplating a revisit for the 2022 Mercedes-AMG G4x4² ?

We also noticed that the blue prototype featured a camouflaged grille and other details, possibly suggesting a mild facelift is on the cards for the rest of the G-Class range. The current generation model was revealed back in 2018 and has had some very minor updates since then, and by rights, a facelift model should be due in the next 18 months or so.

We’ve had considerable time with the current-shape G-Class and we think the G400d offers the best bang-for-buck value in the range. The AMG version is crazy and thoroughly entertaining, but would you ever take it offroad? Unlikely, which is why we’d err towards the diesel model.

Browse for new and used Mercedes-Benz G-Class units for sale here.