Mercedes Ener-G-Force concept

[yellowh3]

Looks pretty SWEET
12 more pics here.

 

[ArtHummer]

Like a concept it looks very interesting, but if it go to production most likely will look like Touareg or Cayenne... Interesting to see how far they will take it

 

[atvspeed4]

I want one minus the goofy roof rack.

 

[ajk150]

It looks like the toy car you would get from a Matchbox pack.

 

[alrock]

For something planned out by 13 years I guess I would like to see more adventurous styling and external technology.

 

[davidh3]

:thumbs: Very nice!!!

4 independent suspensions!!!! large tires & wheels. + good body design !!!

 

[Scarsman]

Not crazy about the spacewing/roof rack thingy, and the 4 super charger intakes on the roof, but other than that it looks pretty cool.

 

[Expendable]

interesting.

I'll be at the show so I'll reserve judgement till I see it in person.

 

[ArtHummer]

Well, they sad that it was build on the gelandewagen platform and it is fairly good for off-road, but it look more like bubbled up ML on the huge wells.

 

[atvspeed4]

Even 2013 G wagons are solid axle front and rear so no way it is the same platform considering that thing is 4 wheel independent suspension. Might have the same motor and transmission but thats about it.

 

[Expendable]

Even 2013 G wagons are solid axle front and rear so no way it is the same platform considering that thing is 4 wheel independent suspension. Might have the same motor and transmission but thats about it.

maybe the frame rails of the chassis are the same?

 

[Hans3T]

I like it. And the new Defender concept as well for that matter.

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[TAPDH3T]

I have mixed feelings... First thing I noticed were them nitto mud grapplers!!! Can't go wrong now lol

 

[Expendable]

Update: went to the LA Auto Show on Saturday. Here's some Pics

 

[atvspeed4]

That thing is so cool. Props for putting that large and aggressive of a tire on a modern ifs/irs vehicle. From the side it kinda looks like an xterra http://www.google.com/imgres?start=...=24&ved=1t:429,r:81,s:200,i:247&tx=186&ty=105

Similar body lines and doors

 

[Hans3T]

Great pics, Expendable!! It looks huge. How did it compare in size to an H3?

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[Expendable]

That thing is so cool. Props for putting that large and aggressive of a tire on a modern ifs/irs vehicle.

I was expecting it to be really nice in person but I was let down. it looked so cheap in person.

I mean the whole undercarriage was covered in plastic and black tape. The plastic I understand but black tape is so tacky. What looked like Shock reservoirs in pics looked like they were faux in person because they were plastic. even the rims were plastic covers.

For all I know it could be a Solid Axle G-Wagon with a different shell on the outside :huh:

Sure it looked cool, but realistically if MBZ went through the effort to make a G-Wagon IFS/IRS wouldn't you think they would want to show it off or camouflage it nicer if this is based on a prototype of the next Gen G-Wagon.

Great pics, Expendable!! It looks huge. How did it compare in size to an H3?

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Well considering they put it on a rotating pedestal about 3 feet off the ground it was a little hard to accurately judge the dimensions of the G-Force. But I would say it is bigger than an H3 in all dimensions. if I were to venture a guess I would say 1 1/2-2 feet longer, 3/4-1 foot wider and 1/2-1 foot taller (probably taller if you consider the roof scoops and roof rack)

 

[Schwarttzy]

Looks really stupid to me.

 

[SGT-Wright]

Ditto...

 

[Hans3T]

I was expecting it to be really nice in person but I was let down. it looked so cheap in person.

I mean the whole undercarriage was covered in plastic and black tape. The plastic I understand but black tape is so tacky. What looked like Shock reservoirs in pics looked like they were faux in person because they were plastic. even the rims were plastic covers.

For all I know it could be a Solid Axle G-Wagon with a different shell on the outside :huh:

Sure it looked cool, but realistically if MBZ went through the effort to make a G-Wagon IFS/IRS wouldn't you think they would want to show it off or camouflage it nicer if this is based on a prototype of the next Gen G-Wagon.



Well considering they put it on a rotating pedestal about 3 feet off the ground it was a little hard to accurately judge the dimensions of the G-Force. But I would say it is bigger than an H3 in all dimensions. if I were to venture a guess I would say 1 1/2-2 feet longer, 3/4-1 foot wider and 1/2-1 foot taller (probably taller if you consider the roof scoops and roof rack)

Many concepts are just plastic, so no surprise there for me.

Dang, sounds like a monster. The H3 is a lot bulkier than the G Wagon....albeit shorter height-wise.

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[Pappibri]

Dont much like it. IF they were to make it more solid and get rid of the Jetsons look it might be alright..:huh: