To whom, and the owners of this car do not need to explain what treasure they possess. As a good brandy, he does not get worse over the years, standing outside of fashion and out of competition. I do not exclude that at the beginning of the next century it cannonize him as a classic car.
It is considered that Gelaendewagen. (In the literal translation from the German - a car for off-road) was developed by order of the NATO military. But the facts are against: the car went to production in February 1979, and its first military options appeared only in the 81st.
Moreover: Brave Bundeswehr officers finger on the finger did not hit this all-terrain vehicle. And even demonstratively turned away from the Concern Daimler-Benz, when he suggested himself Gelendwagen..
The main reasons for the refusal were two - economic and political. Military confused high cost departure-gelendvagen., due to its design, into which almost a threefold margin of safety was laid. But the main - Daimler-Benz. Played "not according to the rules", first by inviting the all-terrain vehicle by the German army, but ... to someone else's state.
Who ordered the concern from Stuttgart such an unusual car? Alas, some of the customers to the beginning of the release of all-terrain vehicles Gelaendewagen. No longer left alive. And the chief Shah Mochhamed Reza Pekhlevie - was forced to escape from Iran in the United States, where, tormented by a deadly disease, lived last days. The Islamic revolution ruthlessly broke the distant plans for Daimler-Benz.
But there was a moment when the largest shares holder of his German concern Friedrich Flick was ready to sell his 38 percent stake east. Then the Iranian Shah wished to get 20 thousand original all-terrain vehicles for his guard, and Daimler-Benz. and Steyr-Puch. It was easily laid out 100 million brands to create a new enterprise in the Austrian city of Graz.
And where did you then give the unnecessary Iran carried away? At that time, no one thought that this car would wait for an unusual and long life. In 1983. G-Wagen., Slave Jackie X and Claude Brass, won the Paris-Dakar Super Marafon. Special armored all-terrain vehicles G-Wagen. used Pope Rimsky During meetings with believers. Everybody was able to work in escorts of many important persons, including the president Yeltsin.
And the military recognized G-Wagen to their: he was adopted on weapons first in Argentina, Norway and Indonesia, and then in two dozen other countries.
Mercedesov G-Wagen.Sometimes sometimes are quite different from each other (three wheelbase lengths, four engine variants and several bodies are not counting). First, according to the existing agreement, in Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Slovenia and Croatia they are supplied under the brand Mercedes-Benz., and Puch.. Here, you know whether the role of the national attitude towards the Austrian and German goods played the role. Secondly, Gelaendewagen. Can have or permanent drive of all wheels, or a transmission with a shut-off front wheel drive.
They differ in factory designation, not so, however, used among Russian motorists, as W-140 or W-126. Under the index " 460 "The initial option is hidden, the most modest, with a disconnected drive to the front axle. Now he is replaced by an improved " 461 "Model next to, however, the main sign is the disconnected front-wheel drive - preserved. Very rare version - "462th", it was not produced in the Austrian Graz itself, and in the form of a "designer" came from there to Greek Thessaloniki, where she was going for the needs of the Greek army. Similarly, the assembly took place G-Wagen. In Poland and Turkey, and only body, bridges and frames arrived in France. The engine and transmission was installed by Peugeot, so the all-terrain route was sold under her brand. Agree, extensive geography!
In 1989, it started more convenient in the management and expensive series "463", with a constant full-wheel drive. It is her a trip to the XXI century.
To the twentieth anniversary company Daimlerchrysler, together with its Austrian partner, prepared a special model G 500. Classic (Series "463"). It is painted in a special color - black, under the sunny rays, changing shade on eggplant. Bumpers are painted under body color. 18-inch cast wheeled discs have an original drawing and polished to a mirror glitter. A special decorative strip along the body's sidewall and the inscription "Classic" emphasize the exclusivity of the model. In the cabin amazed by most all all-terrants finishing the skin "Nap" and a nut tree - this work is performed manually.
Walking so walk - in the anniversary all-terrain vehicle, much of the fact that in the preceding models was installed at an additional cost, included in the standard list of equipment. For example, heated rear seats and ultrasonic parking sensor. Mercedes-Benz G500 Classic is equipped with an eight-cylinder v-engine with a capacity of 296 horsepower, is able to develop speed up to 190 km per hour and consumes an average of 16.7 liters of better gasoline by 100 kilometers.
Buying aesthetics of this car withstood the test of time - anywhere in the world for such money you will not become the owner of completely flat glass of body combined with an expensive finish. Someone Gelaendewagen will seem the most remarkable anachronism of the outgoing automotive century. Let it be. Obviously one thing: twenty five years must go from the moment of the car, so that it is enrolled in the category of classic. And Mercedes-Benz Gelandewagen has every chance to meet this memorable event on the conveyor.
09.12.2017
Mercedes Gelendvagen (Mercedes-Benz G-class) is a premium German SUV of the G-class, which is made by the Austrian company Magna Steyr and is sold under the brand name Mercedes-Benz. For 37 years, the assembly appearance of this car practically did not change and today is considered a classic - doors with outer loops, iron buttons on the handles and always recognizable chopped silhouette. Such brutal design attracts and repels at the same time. Recently, this car has become a real "Rolls-Royce" among all-terrain vehicles and with each update it only becomes more expensive. Many model fans do not have enough money to buy a new "helical", so forced to look for more accessible options in the secondary market. But how justified the purchase of such a car and what problems will be faced during the operation of the used Mercedes Gelendvagen, now and try to figure it out.
A bit of history:
The first Mercedes of the G-class was created in early 1926, while trial Mercedes G1 was appeared on the domestic market in Germany, with two rear bridges. The history of modern "Gelika" began in 1972. It was then that the Iranian Shah Mohammed Reshelev, at that time he was one of the shareholders of Mercedes, asked to begin production of special vehicles for military personnel of his country. To develop such a car was instructed by the Austrian company Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG, which is part of the Mercedes concern. Mercedes Gelendvagen was made of wood, presented it in April 1973, and next year a metal prototype was created. The debut of the serial civil version of the car took place in early 1979 on the road in Le Castell located near Marseille.
The second generation of Mercedes Gelendvagen (W 461-463) was submitted for general review at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1990. In the same year, the first serial instance of this model came at the factory in Austria from the conveyor. Gelendwagen feature is that, despite a large number of restyings spent, an externally did not change the car to today. The first update "Gelika" was held in 1994 - the front ventilated disc brakes and immobilizer appeared. In 1996, Gelendwagen was launched in the body of the convertible, which was called "Mercedes-Benz G Cabrio". Another significant modernization was carried out in 1999, but the changes affected only the top version G 500. After updating the main differences from ordinary steel versions: the steering wheel equipped with the multimedia equipment control buttons, the more informative dashboard display, the key position on the instrument panel has changed.
The next restyling was spent in 2000, after which the car was drastically changed - the door lining changed, the COMMAND Multimedia block appeared, and the location of the differential lock buttons also changed. In 2001, a more in-depth restyling of the SUV was held, this time the changes were extremely brave and touched not only the cabin, but also the power units and gearboxes (the Tiptronic function appeared in the automatic transmission). All changes correspond to the new concept of the concern. A new multifunctional steering wheel, a multimedia display with the possibility of controlling the buttons on the steering wheel and climate control so well joined the interior that the forms of the body became the "classic" deposited into the background, since external changes consisted of new white scatteens of turning signs and rear lights.
Debit one of the most popular versions of Mercedes Gelendvagen - G55 AMG, its capacity was 476 hp, held in 2004. In 2006, 2009 and 2012, Mercedes conducted minor restylants, which, as a rule, carried minor cosmetic changes. In 2009, in honor of the 30th anniversary of the model, from June to August, a limited series of model G 500 Edition was produced. The premiere of the most charged version of the vehicle - G65 AMG with a capacity of 612 liters, took place in 2012. In 2016, engineers began work on creating a third generation Mercedes Gelendvagen (W464), whose debut should take place in 2018-2019.
Weak places Mercedes Gelendvagen (W461-463) with mileage
Paint coating is quite weak ( especially on the auto recent years). Because of this, paint in front of the car, wheel arches and thresholds quickly sandblasts and requires constant update. Many owners of Mercedes Gelendvagen to reduce costs, rushed to glue the body with a protective film. Despite the fact that the car has flat lines of the body, it turned out that "Gelik" is one of the most complex machines for pasting film, so the cost of such work is large enough. With increasing age, there are a lot of questions and to the corrosion resistance of the body. Loop doors are considered the weakest place - begin to corrode after 5-6 years of operation. In the first years of the life of the car on the outer hinges, the paint will also appear rust drums. For cars older than 5-8 years, significant traces of rust can be found on the welds, the frame of the windshield, the thresholds, the trunk doors and in the roof gutters.
On the car of the first years of release the brackets of the fastening of the body, shock absorbers, rear support springs, are rotten without proper care and fall off from the frame. You can find rust in the area of \u200b\u200bthe rear optics, and in the absence of the insulating screen of the muffler and on the floor of the body. The development of corrosion under the layer of paintwork is considered a fairly common phenomenon, the presence of such a problem will be known for the swollen areas of paint. If a problem is not solved for a long time, it may not be that steel in this place rotes through. Also prone to corrosion exhaust system and metal ribbons fastening the fuel tank. In five-door versions of machines, the probability of cracking sealant at the joints in the rear, while three-door versions and convertible are deprived of this problem.
Special attention requires the VIN-number of the body. The fact is that it is located on the frame in the area of \u200b\u200bthe arch of the front wheel, and exposed to moisture, dirt and reagents. The frame is another weak point of this car, if it does not follow it, it can be corroded to a state when exploitation is already contraindicated. Often headaches to the owners add moldings and door seals - dug. Windshield, owners are often called the consumable, since with frequent trips along the highway it has to change every 30-50 thousand km, and here the reason is not as glass, but in its unsuccessful location. More from chronic sores, you can note the wear of the axes of windshield janitors and the overlooking the mechanism of the hatch drive. In machines equipped with hatch, it is necessary to clean drainages, otherwise the hatch can start leaking. Over time, I begin to close the doors badly, and the glasses of side windows begin to rattle, especially in a semi-open state.
Power units
Mercedes Mercedes Motor line was collected from the best Mercedes-Benz concern engines. Depending on the volume of the power unit, the appropriate index was assigned:
- Petrol - 2.0 (113 hp) - 200 GE; 2.3 (126 hp) - 230 GE, G 230; 3.0 (170 hp) - 300 GE, G 300; 3.2 (210-220 hp) - G 320; 5.0 (240 hp) - 500 GE; 6.0 (331 hp) - 500 GE AMG; 5.0 (296 hp) - G 500; 5.5 (388 hp) - G 500, G 550; 3.6 (272 hp) - G 36 AMG; 5.4 (354, 476, 500 and 507 hp) - G 55 AMG; 5.5 (544 hp), 6.3 (440 hp) - G 63 AMG; 6.0 (612 hp) - G 65 AMG.
- Diesel - 2.5 (94 hp) - 250 GD; 2.7 (156 hp) - G 270 CDI; 3.0 (113 hp) - 300 GD and G 300 Diesel; 3.0 (177 hp) - G 300 Turbodiesel; 3.0 (224 hp) - G 320 CDI; 3.0 (136 hp) - 350 GD; 3.0 (136 hp) - G 350 Turbodiesel; 3.0 (224 hp) - G 350 CDI; 3.0 (211 hp) - G 320 BLUETEC; 4.0 (250 hp) - G 400 CDI.
Disadvantages of gasoline engines:
The weakest atmospheric power units M102 have volume 2.0 and 2.3 are not common - installed on cars released at the beginning of the 90s. From the common ailments of these motors, it is possible to note a small resource for the camshaft and the timing chain - 100-150 thousand km, "Zhor" oil - appears as a result of wear of the oil-circuit caps, quickly fail the engine support. To date, most of these power units was made overhaul, the question is only as much as it was high-quality and what details were applied. Buying Mercedes Gelendvagen with the M102 power unit, you need to be ready for everything, and in the case of a serious breakage, it is better to buy a more fresh engine, as it is not known how to operate and served a motor and how many non-original spare parts during this time they had time to put there.
In more recent machines, M103 engines of 3.0 liters are installed, the design is very similar to the M102 series engine, but has a greater number of cylinders. You can attribute to the common disadvantages of these power units: unstable operation of the engine - arises as a result of clogging fuel injectors. The low quality of the P-shaped laying of the front cover of the engine - over time begins to flow. Like a senior motor, once every 100-150 thousand km have to change the oil-challenge caps. If this does not make the expense of the non-cheap corporate oil surprise. The timing chain begins to stretch closer to 15,000,000 km, simultaneously accelerating the wear of the tensioner and stars. Given the elder age of the power unit, it can be safely argued that during operation there will be other breakdowns associated with natural wear. Both engines with proper maintenance without serious problems have more than 500,000 km.
In 1994, M103 gave way to M104 Motor. This power unit has become more reliable, but not ideal. The main problem of these engines is to flow the gaskets of the GBC and the gas filter heat exchanger body. Also, you can note the tendency of the motor to overheating. The main source of the problem is the poor condition of the cooling radiator and the viscous food, the resource of which rarely exceeds 100 thousand km. As a result of overheating of the engine, as a rule, cobbles the head of the cylinder block. When using non-original engine oil, the probability of clogging of the oilball is increasing, which leads to jams in cylinders and more noisy engine operation. From time to time, it is necessary to check the state of the wiring harnesses under the hood - over time it cracks and can be closed with each other. Very often, this leads to the failure of the engine control unit. With proper maintenance, the motor does not require serious interventions to 400-600 thousand km.
In 1998, this motor was replaced by a more complex strength unit of the M112 series. As with senior power units, increased oil consumption is considered common. The reasons may be two - pollution by right of the ventilation of crankcase gases and wear of the oil-challenge caps. Often, the owners note the appearance of leaks through the oil heat exchanger seal. When using poor-quality gasoline, you should not count on the long-term operation of the nozzles (60-80 thousand km). The problem is manifested by a drop in power. The engine is the engine of this unit is about 300+ thousand km. Similar disadvantages and resource also has a 5 liter engine V8 M113. The M113 change in 2007, a more powerful 5.5 liter M273 engine came, which is considered the most unsuccessful - quickly wear out the metal-ceramic stars of the balancing shaft, often there are problems with the flap of the exhaust manifold, the exhaust manifold plugs. In more detail about the shortcomings of this power unit, I wrote in .
For "charged" versions of the car (AMG), the engines of the M113, M137, M157 and M275 are used. The M137 power unit turned out to be not very reliable, because of this, he was installed for a short time - from 2002 to 2003. Most often, the failures arise in the ignition and control systems for the unbalanced operation of cylinders, as well as in the system of deactivation of the left range of ZAS cylinders. Even the current diseases can be attributed to current heat exchangers, weak threads in the holes under the clerk fastening bolts. More modern M157 and M257 motors are also not fragile, but considering who and how they drive, problems with them can be very serious and expensive. But if you have money on the purchase and content of the 550-strong car, then on this occasion you should not worry much, since in case of any trouble, you can pull repairs.
Diesel motors installed on Mercedes Gelendvagen
Old atmospheric Om602-603 is not only simple and reliable, but also have an impressive resource - about 1,000,000 km of run. But they have a weak place - the engines are prone to overheating. Therefore, it should be closely monitoring the level of engine temperature and the state of the radiator, nozzles and fluids in the cooling system, so as not to overload the motor. If this trouble happens, in most cases it is necessary to change the head of the cylinder block. The 177 strong three-liter motor (OM606) is considered no less successful. The first serious problems with it, as a rule, appear after 400,000 km of run. The most common disease of this engine is considered to wear the rods of the rods (400-500 thousand km). From small troubles, it is possible to note the malfunction of the B2 relay unit - the problem is solved by the blocking block.
The main drawback is that the temperature sensor in this motor is located unsuccessfully, because of this, drivers often find out that the engine temperature is at a critical mark - the high probability of overheating with all the ensuing consequences. For the restoration of the power unit of mechanics, you will ask you at least 1800 bucks for replacing the GBC. More modern power units with the CDI console in the title are equipped with fuel equipment with the Common Rail injection system, not only sensitive to the quality of the diesel fuel, but also require high repair and maintenance costs. Mercedes Gelendvagen owners with the OM612 engine are often faced with the failure of dampers in the intake manifold and the pump, also on some copies there have been problems with the GBC.
In the most common three-liter Motor OM642 (since 2006, the only diesel engine in the ruler) to 200,000 km may require replacement of nozzles and timing chains with tensioner. But the biggest trouble is the destruction of the intake manifold. When the collector's particle is destroyed, they fall into the turbine, damaging its blades, shaft, as well as the geometry change mechanism. If you monitor the state of the reservoir, the turbine will last a minimum of 200-250 thousand km. To avoid unexpected expensive repairs, it is necessary to change the glow candles in a timely manner, the fact is that in non-working state they quickly accumulate and unscrew them with the natural way, it is not always possible - removal of the GBC is required to drill the burned candle. If during the engine operation there is extraneous noise and vibrations are felt, first of all pay attention to the condition of the crankshaft pulley coupling.
The most powerful 4.0 CDi engine (OM628) has serious structural miscalculations with fuel equipment, which entail constant notable repairs, and also significantly accelerate wear of the piston group, and block heads. Most often, fuel equipment - piezoquormsinki and TNVD. The timing chain, as a rule, begins to stretch closer to 200-250 thousand km, often on the same mileage requires a turbine replacement. The solution of any of these ailments will require no small investment. It is worth understanding that the majority of the Mercedes gelendvagen power units have already been influenced by the time of time, therefore, to the failure of the control units, relays and all sorts of sensors, you need to be prepared from the first days of the purchase of a used "gelka". On a car over 10 years old, the wiring dissipates from the old age, the air hinged equipment fails, air supply appears.
And what longer?
A large number of transmissions were installed on Mercedes Gelendvagen, a full drive system with three differentials, and its legendary "unnecessary" suspension requires special maintenance. That all this will be speaking in my article.
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The updated Mercedes-Benz G-class SUV in 2018-2019 debuted on traditionally opening its doors in January Detroit Auto Show. The car in the body W463, leading his story since 1990, survived the next modernization, almost not affected by external design, but seriously influenced the inner decoration, complete set and technical equipment of the model. For sale, the new Mercedes Gelendvagen 2018-2019 will go in June of the current year at a price of 107,040 euros (about 7.37 million rubles). It is at this so much will cost in Germany a version G 500 C 4.0-liter burbed motor V8, outstanding 422 hp Power and 610 Nm of torque. The cost of diesel and "charged" (Mercedes-AMG G 63) modifications will be voiced later. Collect New Mercedes Gelandewagen is still planned at the factory in the Austrian Graz.
New Body: Sizes and Patency
Do not change something radically in appearance, the developers thoroughly revised the power structure of the SUV. It is based, as before, there is a staircase frame, but its rigidity has been increased by 55% - from 6537 to 10162 nm / hail.
Rama New G-Class
Mained with a body of the body, consisting mainly of high-strength steels, received some aluminum elements - these are doors, hood and wings. As a result of the improvements, the new G-Class dropped 170 kg from its origin weight, but at the same time retained the curb weight of more than two tons.
Body
During the update, Mercedes Gelendvagen added in dimensions - the length increased by 53 mm (up to 4715 mm), the width increased by 121 mm (up to 1881 mm). The clearance became six millimeters more, reaching 241 mm. The geometric passability of the body of the German all-terrain vessel is quite a bit, but improved: the angle of entry was 31 degrees (+1), the ramp angle is 26 degrees (+2), the angle of the congress is 30 degrees (unchanged). The maximum depth of the overcome fusion rose to 700 mm (+100 mm).
Picky appearance
Mercedes designers very carefully approached the correction of the appearance of the charismatic and still successfully selling an SUV (about 20 thousand implemented copies in 2016). The new model has retained the classic profile and characteristic chopped shapes returning to the army past of the car. Also did not go anywhere from branded "chips" - flat windshield, towering hood, alaepy door handles with buttons, outdoor hinges of doors, enclosed in the pan's casing on the fifth door.
Photo of Mercedes G-Class 2018-2019
However, innovations on the body of the modernized Mercedes G-Class abuse, even if not all of them are easily detected when a fluent inspection. First of all, the novelty issues a recycled nose body part of the body, which acquired LED headlights and a new bumper with smoothed in order to increase the safety of pedestrian corners. Finding other differences from a little more complicated, but at least a good look will be easily located on the location of the gas tank hatch (from now on the right above the back wing), the absence of seals at the windshield, the disappearance of the air ducts on the front wings, rounded door corners. Another nuance is a fit of the body details of the new Gelendvagen made more carefully, so the gaps between them are now minimal.
New design of the stern
The contours of the SUV did not affect its aerodynamic characteristics. The CX coefficient of the new G-Wagen is the same as the previous version of the model - 0.54.
Large-scale interior reorganization
If from the outside Gelendvagen remained 100% recognizable, then inside it was transformed literally in every detail. At the same time, the fact that he managed to modify the interior, perhaps the most "male" car designer-woman - Lilia Cherneev. It is not surprising that when developing a bias was made in the direction of technologicality and comfort, however, and in the new vision there was a place for the toporest and even coarse elements, which does not allow to forget that the interior of the Broutal SUV interior, and not a sedan or coupe. But first things first.
First, focus on a thoroughly shut-off front panel, in the design of which there are many borrowing from the latest Mercedes new products - sedans and. For example, a new steering wheel with a convenient joystick of the transmission control, obviously, went to Gelendvagenu from the flagship four -road. As for round ventilation deflectors, which came to replace the archaic rectangular, they were no doubt with. In general, the panel as a whole and the central console in particular began to look much more stylish due to the appearance of modern information displays and push-button blocks.
Photo of the interior of Gelandewagen in the basic configuration
But immediately make a reservation that two advanced 12.3-inch screens, combined into a single block and placed under one glass, rely not to all versions of the new G-class, but only expensive. In the initial execution, the car is equipped with a classic dashboard with arrow pointers. But the COMAND ONLINE multimedia system control panel is present in all the equipment and is located on a fully updated interpassazhir tunnel, who saved the PPC lever (now the transmission is shifted on the steering column) and the handbrack handle (the electric parking brake is now used). The discharge of the tunnel also allowed to organize a two-rolled box-armrest and a couple of cup holders. About the old helike in the cabin of the new model is reminded only by the handrail for the front passenger and the three thrust buttons for controlling the locks of differentials on the console (there are accuracy between the blowing deflectors).
Stock Foto Salon top version
The top package of the new Mercedes G-Class will be delighted by an unprecedented abundance of available equipment. In addition to tandem 12.3-inch screens, the list of equipment includes several finishes using high-quality materials (leather, Alcantara, wood, aluminum), electrified in front armchair Active Multicontour Seat (heating, massage, ventilation, adjustable side support), three-zone climate -Control, wireless charging of smartphones, burmester premium acoustics with 16 speakers.
Chairs of the first row
All the above improvements are good, but the main positive outcome of the update in relation to the gelendvagena salon is still worth recognizing the increase in its size, and as a result, the amount of free space on both rows. First of all, the landing scheme in front has changed - now Sedoki will not feel crammed in their shoulders, and the driver will receive an additional space for the right leg, so it can comfortably manipulate pedals (surprisingly, but in the pre-reform car there were problems with this). Increasing the convenience of the placement of front passengers has a digital expression: the booster in the field of the legs was 38 mm, the same thing became more spacious in the shoulder zone.
Rear seats
Most of the coziness and hospitality are now ready to offer the rear seats Mercedes Gelendwagen. First, the passengers of the second row will immediately feel more freedom due to the fact that the distance between the backs of the front and rear seats has increased by as much as 150 mm, and an additional 27 mm of stock appeared in the shoulders area. Secondly, the sofa itself became much more convenient, it is equipped with adjustable backs and a central armrest, followed by a hatch for long-term. And finally, thirdly, the rear passengers will receive a personal climate installation control panel (three-zone "climate" is available not to all versions) and spacious door pockets.
Technical characteristics of Mercedes Gelandewagen 2018-2019
Specialists of the Mercedes-AMG division specialists worked on the chassis of the new Gelendwagen. They completely revised the old construction, as a result of which the SUV was acquired by an anterior independent double-tailed, fastening directly in the frame (a subframe was used before). Behind the car installed a continuous bridge, complemented by four levers and Panari.
Chassis Mercedes Gelendvagen.
The drive in the novelty, of course, full. The dispensing box is combined with a checkpoint, in the presence of a lower transmission (ratio 2.93) and blocking of three differentials (the central differential mechanical with the electron-proof clutch blocking). Standard traction is distributed between the front and rear axles in the proportion of 40/60. You can change the driving mode using the Dynamic SELECT switch providing for five movement programs: Comfort, Sport, Eco, Individual and G-Mode. When choosing one or another mode, the settings of the motor, gearbox, electric power steering and adaptive shock absorbers are corrected. The inclusion of any of the locks or "ply" initiates the forced activation of "G-MODE" regardless of the current position of the selector.
From the first days of sales, the new Gelandewagen will be offered in total in the same version - Mercedes-Benz G 500. Under the hood of such a car, a gasoline turbine unit 4.0 V8 with a return of 422 hp and 610 nm. A couple will be a nine-step "automatic" 9G-Tronic. According to the manufacturer's estimates, the average fuel consumption of the G500 should fluctuate in the region of 11.1 liters per 100 km.
By the end of 2018, the beginning of 2019, the G-class modifications line will be replenished with a "charged" Mercedes-AMG G 63 with a 612-strong Motor V8 and a diesel version with a 2.9-liter "six" (intended G 400D index).
Photo Mercedes Gelendvagen 2018-2019
My friends!
Finally, we got to such a topic as cars ... Yes, and not just cars, and car legends who have become a sign of a certain era.
Yes, Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen can be considered one of these chic cars by law. What is this model and why does almost every car enthusiast know about her?
Today I will tell you about it: history, characteristics, prices, reviews, test drives, etc.
Melendwagen: History of creation
The first G-class car appeared in 1929. It is clear that he was released by the German concern Mercedes-Benz. This model was not much more than a modern "black monster", but it was she who marked the development of the G-class Mercedes models.
The initial version of the modern Gelendwagen is an SUV, the serial release of which began in 1979. This model was designed by specialists of two concerns - German Mercedes-Benz and Austrian Steyr-Daimler-Puch GMB. The model came to taste to rich customers and already in 1986 the G-class car was released from the factory in a third-party. After that, the plant designers began to constantly change the design and specifications of the model. However, the design of the square body did not undergo significant changes.
And in 1991, the concern has improved the running part of the car, which made it even more secure in management and ensured the crossing in those places where it is impossible to drive another car. Different models with different modifications of G-class Mercedes were produced.
And in 1999, Mercedes Gelendwagen came out in a new, special G500 Classic series. It is at this time that the "black monster" appears on the onboard computer device.
To date, Gelendvagen is produced with two engines: 5.4 gasoline with a capacity of 507 horsepower and 5.4 diesel, 388 horsepower! There is a five-speed automatic, Mercedes constantly operates a four-wheel drive.
It is worth noting that an imperious, straight-time army appearance of the car is becoming increasingly popular among ordinary people. The square body does not cause surprise or disapproval - on the contrary, against the background of modern "tight" car designs, it is immediately striking with its originality. Yes, and the level of comfort for the driver and its passengers is not at all army, but at the most elite level.
Mercedes Gelendvagen: Main characteristics
We have this car called a "cube", "square" or "gelik". It is he who has been working in the service of the President of Russia at the moment. Gelendvagen immediately recognize on its "aggressive" appearance, it is not even impossible to imagine that you can not give him the road ... Black "Gelik" looks so that no one is doubt the status of its owner.
The main technical characteristics of Mercedes Gelendwagen include the following indicators. The site will consider the general characteristics for all cars G - class.
- Body type: SUV;
- Body length: 4662 mm;
- Body width: 1760 mm;
- Car height: 1951 mm;
- Wheel base: 2850 mm;
- Number of doors: 5 pcs;
- Number of seats: 5;
- Assembly: Germany;
- Engine volume: from 2987 to 5980 cubic centimeters;
- Power: from 211 to 630 horsepower;
- Maximum speed: from 175 to 230 km / h;
- Acceleration up to 100 km / h During: from 5.3 to 9.1 seconds;
- Fuel consumption 100 kilometers: from 11.2 to 17 liters.
“How can not even understand the experienced motorist, the characteristics for the SUV are very impressive. Fuel consumption is very high, but this is caused by the increased power of the engine and the passability in off-road ".
Almost all men before buying an expensive car, looking for test drives on the Internet.
Video with a test drive Mercedes Gelendwagen, of course, also exists on the pages of sites and YouTube. It can be seen in the off-road opportunities "Cube", see how he confidently passes all the tests. Experienced drivers talk in detail about their personal sensations while driving on Gelendvagen.
And then you can already call the salon and sign up for a test drive to feel the management of the "black monster" with your own hands.
Mercedes Gelendvagen 2018
The new modification of the "gelika" of this year is equipped with a 422th bithotrum, volume 6.0.
Mercedes-AMG G 65 2018 releases under the hood of 630 "horses" and is able to overclock up to 100 km / h in 5.3 seconds.
For the most expensive modification, the option "Edition 463" is available. Mercedes Gelendvagen 2016 has a chrome appearance, protection of steel and huge, 21-inch discs. The luxurious salon is covered with special skin and has inserts from carbon.
Buy New Mercedes Gelendvagen can afford not everyone. However, the possession of a sparkling "black monster" is capable of not only to emphasize the personality of the driver, but also to say a lot about his material well-being and style of life. Do not forget Gelendvagen - the perfect SUV! Consider the prices of 2017 to the new Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen models.
| Mercedes G-Class, SUV five-door | price, rub. | Engine type, V | Power, in hp | Engine volume, ccm. | Type of fuel | Drive unit |
| G -350 D. | 6.370.000 | 6 | 245 | 2.987 | diesel | full |
| G 500. | 8.050.000 | 8 | 421 | 3.982 | petrol | full |
| G 500 4x4 | 18.400.000 | 8 | 421 | 3.982 | petrol | full |
| Mercedes-AMG G 63 | 11.110.000 | 8 | 571 | 5.461 | petrol | full |
| Mercedes-AMG G 65 | 20.220.000 | 12 | 630 | 5.980 | petrol | full |
Impressive, isn't it? The most "simple" gelendvagen on diesel fuel will cost more than 6 "lemons"!
After estimating the price expressed in the seven-and-hazardous figures in the price of the new Mercedes Gelendwagen, the person itself comes: Is it possible to buy a used Mercedes Gelendvagen? Of course, you can! On the portals of the sites of the sale of cars (for example, Avito.ru, Avto.ru, etc.) you can meet and notes about the sale of Mercedes Gelendvagen with mileage. Used car will cost you much cheaper - approximately two or three times, depending on the modification and year of release.
"Advises to think about buying Mercedes Gelendwagen with mileage, because this fact affects his quality."
To date, Mercedes Gelendwagen serves in the army of 20 countries around the world. Its value does not frighten government structures, because the quality of the machine and its fantastic off-road characteristics are able to give an advantage in the defense of the state boundaries
"Gelika" can be called a real German veteran: it is produced since 1979. Nevertheless, this car is indulging, apparently not going. The demand for it is not distinguished by enchanting indicators, but it always remains stable. Our compatriots believe that the reason for the generally accepted admiration of the German auto industry, the real durability of Mersa, as well as its unchanged appearance. Indeed, the quality of the car doubt does not cause, and the design remains the same of the generation to generation, although some modernization of Mercedes Gelendvagen is definitely periodically exposed.
By the way, many drivers call for another reason for the distribution of this car with representatives of the "Lidh 90s", when the tonoded black "suitcase, who stopped in front of you, foreshadowed serious trouble. In general, the history of this MERSA in Russia is quite saturated, so it's time to familiarize yourself with the personal opinions of its owners.
Brutal
The exterior of Mercedes Benz Gelendvagen is very simply described by some nicknames that the car has acquired for all the time of living in Russia: this is a "cube" and "refrigerator". Indeed, the car has rough rectangular features. As the owners say, it is such an appearance that, first of all, attracts the most, secondly, most corresponds to the essence of the SUV. It is powerful, brutal and serious. For all the years of release, the Germans made not so many changes in the body:
- of course, the most serious change was the appearance of a rigid roof (and at first, the "Gelik" had a folded soft riding) and the elongation of the base. But these changes were associated with the transition from the military police car to the Civil Corner;
- optics periodically modernized, especially relateing to restyings of recent years;
- and since 1981, a model with a protective lattice on the headlights appeared.
Perhaps it makes no sense to consider the appearance of the car in detail, since it is known to everyone, and any characteristics are not revealed by our drivers. Looks better inward.
According to the owners, a car salon, especially if we are talking about the most expensive equipment, truly royal. What is positive allocated in the interior?
- First of all, very high quality finishes. Since plastic is present in the cabin in the minimum quantity, then the manufacturer did not have the best option. Over the years of operation, no one complained about the screens, rattling, other noise of individual elements of the exterior;
- Conveniently, according to motorists, and the fact that after opening the door, the steering wheel is automatically lifted, which is done specifically to facilitate the driver's landing. Exactly the same combination occurs after removing the key from the ignition for a convenient exit of the car;
- Owners are positive about the factory musical system, which is capable of presenting true pleasure clean, soft sound.
But there is in the salon "Gelik" and some drawbacks:
- First of all, we are talking about noise insulation. It is classically performed in the best traditions of the German automaker. However, all its properties are reduced to "no" body shape and, as a result, low aerodynamic qualities. Experienced drivers say that in cars until 2000-2002, there was very noisy when driving over 100 km / h. If Gelendvagen is new, then there is an additional compaction of the cabin, which slightly reduced noise, but it was not completely to get rid of it;
- There is also a certain problem with visibility. If we talk about the front of the car, everything is fine here: some compare the quality of visibility with classic zhiguli according to the principle "where the hood ends, the car ends there." The only nuance that car owners warn is associated with visibility back. The fact is that the rear door has very wide racks, moreover, part of the review covers the outlet. In addition to this, the drivers say, the salon rear view mirror is too small for such a car. The excellent side mirrors are saved in this situation, as well as rear view chambers installed as an option or in the standard versions package from AMG.
That's all the features of Mersa's salon. As you can see, the small disadvantages of the interior has, but they forget about them immediately after being inside. Judge for yourself: already basic equipment includes high-class seat upholstery, air conditioning, airbags, full electric car and ABS.
Powerful German
But the main advantage of the gelika lies under his hood. A series of engines in Merc is wide enough: there are a modest 2.7-liter and 3.2-liter diesel engines, and there are also the most powerful 500-strong and 614-strong compressor units from AMG with a volume of 5.5 liters. As experience, the volume and power of the engines in the "Gelic" affects the fuel consumption and soundtrack. For example, a 5-liter apparatus requires at least 22 liters of fuel in the city and about 15 liters when driving on the highway. There are much more economical options, but, on the sustainable opinion of the owners, for such a car, the flow rate is quite appropriate.
As for the characteristics of the engine (and the reviews are almost the same, it does not matter the volume and power, if we talk about the quality of the work of German engines), then we can note the most important points from the point of sight of our compatriots.
Taking into account the fact that the stock of the "horses" from "Gelika" is usually solid (we have a good "charged" of his versions well), it should be understood why the accelerator pedal is such a tight. Otherwise, it would be possible to simply lose control over this beast. And so, they say drivers, the movement of the car is very smooth, soft, without jerks. However, if necessary, a frisky jump forward is possible - a sharp pressing of the gas pedal turns the machine into the most real projectile.
"I am alone familiar to me that the car takes just an instant, as if the loader spread empty boxes. Figuratively, but very accurately. "
With all this, the aggregates please their owners with a wonderful morning sound, which, honestly recognizing drivers, sometimes it is so nice to listen to that you forget to move from the place. In general, at the first acquaintance, there is always an acute desire for Gelendvagen to buy.
What to expect from the management of "Gelik"?
To summarize all drivers about how the famous German is on the road behaves, several nuances should be noted:
- the most comfortable driving speed of the car is 100-110 km / h. With a larger acceleration, they begin to declare themselves already mentioned noise from air flows. In principle, motorists are said, and movement at speeds 130, 150, even 180 km / h. But in such cases there is no longer a high comfort;
- given the dimensions of the car, you need to take turns very carefully. The fans of "Gelic" celebrate overly large rolls;
- the suspension is still quite tough. But, according to motorists, the concept is relative. In general, the picture is formed such that irregularities and pits make the car shudder, although the bodies are not transmitted to the body;
- special praise deserved its brake system from the car. The car weighing 2.4 tons stops almost instantly and at the same time smoothly when pressed on the brake pedal. Those of the owners who manage the passenger compatriots of the SUV, say that in this plan "Gelik" surpassed his younger fellow.
Ending the conversation about the driving qualities of this car, we give one of the warnings from the experienced owners:
"On this car, the side wind is very well felt. With inappropriate, he can decently demolish from the course, so keep the steering wheel stronger. "
"What about off-road qualities?" - you ask. The fact is that there is little owner of this SUV, especially if we are talking about a relatively new model, agree to use it in the field. But still some experience is available. Actually, on this side, the car does not have flaws at all. He is not frightened by dirt or snow, nor in general the overall lack of road surface. But it is all the same not for this, although it has a solid potential.
Final words about exploitation
Thus, it is possible to express the overall impression of our compatriots in the following words: Mercedes-Benz Gelandewagen is really very good, reliable and status car. His appearance invariably will attract attention, the salon will always surround you with comfort and a sense of security, and the impeccable engine will allow not to worry about movement around the city. Behind the city "Gelik" will not let down, will not be afraid to get dirty and calmly takes to the destination.
The only "but" of this car is the cost of its service. As motorists say, this pleasure is too expensive: service will fly away to you at least 300 US dollars only for overpowering. Of course, you can not be serviced from dealers, but then everything, as they say, at your own risk and risk.
In general, the car is worth spending it. True, the cost of Gelendwagen in the version from AMG with the most powerful engine and in the maximum configuration is as much as 14,000,000 rubles.
