Mercedes Prepares Compact, Electric G-Class
A New Chapter for the Icon
Mercedes-Benz is set to launch the "Baby G," a compact, fully electric version of its legendary G-Class SUV. This new SUV is expected within two years and will become the entry-level model. It marks the start of a strategy to make the G-Class a brand in its own right, similar to Range Rover's approach with Land Rover.
A Unique, Tailor-Made Platform
According to Markus Schäfer, Mercedes' Chief Technology Officer, the Mini G will be based on brand-new architecture. It will be built on a mini-chassis designed specifically for it to preserve the G-Class's authenticity in a smaller format.
"We couldn't just reuse an existing platform. Everything had to be custom-developed," Schäfer explained, adding that even the door handles have been redesigned to honor the G's identity.
A Faithful but Modernized Design
Gorden Wagener, the head of design, promises a style that is instantly recognizable: a square silhouette and round headlights with more modern, bolder graphics. The Mini G will be "even more modern" than the 2024 electric G580 EQ while retaining the features that have made the G-Class an icon.