Geneva 2015: Mercedes G500 4X4 Squared Arrives

by Cameron Aubernon

Published: March 3rd, 2015

geneva 2015 mercedes g500 4x4 squared arrives

Climbing down the Swiss Alps, the Mercedes G500 4X42 bowed at the 2015 Geneva Auto Show.

The G500 4X42 rides upon 17.7 inches of ground clearance, double what one can have on the standard G Wagen, and moves over the rocky trails with help from its 4-liter twin-turbo V8 with 422 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque.

Were it to go into production the G500 would have 22-inch alloys or 18-inch wheels mounted on 37-inch beadlock tires, providing 52- and 54-degree approach/departure angles, respectively; breakover is 47 degrees.

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Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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NoGoYo on Mar 03, 2015

Can I have a 6x6 instead?

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- Sigivald on Mar 05, 2015
  
  Yes. http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/mercedes-benz-prices-2015-g63-amg-6x6-pickup-europe
  
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- NoGoYo on Mar 05, 2015
  
  @Sigivald No I can't, Mercedes sold all the roughly 100 that they made and don't plan on making any more. :( http://www.autoblog.com/2015/02/19/mercedes-g63-amg-6x6-is-sold-out/ The G500 4x4-Squared concept is basically the G63 6x6's suspension and overall look on a standard G Wagen, but...it's just not the same. I'd settle for one of the military ones with the diesel, though.
  
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Lorenzo on Mar 04, 2015

Finally! A daily driver/carpool commuter! It was looking like all Geneva has is valet parking attendant wet dreams, ill-suited to the dd/cc purpose.

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