Mercedes Gelandewagen - the most popular SUV in the world

Mercedes Gelandewagen is, perhaps, the most popular SUV in the world today. Interestingly, back in 1972, Steyr-Daimler-Puch, with which the Mercedes concern began to cooperate, began to develop the concept of a car that would be comfortable, safe, impressive and passable. Well, the first versions began to appear in 1973, then - in 1974 - the experimental party came out . And, finally, in 1979 the world saw a serial version, which is now known as Mercedes Gelandewagen.

Specifications

This model instantly became popular among those people who loved off-road adventures and various kinds of competitions. Needless to say, this model became popular so quickly that in 1980 Mercedes Gelandewagen was ordered as a car for the Pope.

The first generation (W460) was released in two versions. It was a standard (2400 mm) and an elongated (2850 mm) wheelbase. If we talk about the bodies, there were three - two and four-door station wagons and a cabriolet.

Mercedes Gelandewagen, a photo of which show us an impressive size SUV, was equipped with six different motors. Among them - three diesel and the same petrol. The first were 2.4-, 2.5-. And 3-liter units operating either in tandem with a 5-, 4-speed "mechanics", or with a 4-speed automatic. Gasoline engines were smaller - by 2, 2.3 and 2.8 liters. This car was so good that the model was often ordered for the armed forces of different countries. Sometimes Mercedes Gelandewagen performed even the role of special equipment.

Exterior

What is the characteristic of Mercedes Gelandewagen in terms of its exterior and interior? Well, the body design is called "cubic". To some it may seem strange, but it looks really solid. The appearance of the car is successfully supplemented by LED navigation lights and repeaters of turn signals, which the developers decided to mount into the side mirrors.

Also you can not fail to note the double radiator grille with a double "blade", which divides it into two halves horizontally, and also - a brand new bumper with large side niches of square shape. The round headlights of head light are still very prominent.

But in the interior of rounded elements much more. And the steering wheel 4-spoke, and the wells of instruments, and controls the climate system. By the way, this car, despite its external formidability, is very comfortable and comfortable inside. Wide backrests and moderately soft seats allow you to arrange anything.

Modern versions

Over the years, Mercedes Gelandewagen was getting better. And what do we have in the end for today? A powerful car, which is equipped with various engines (the weakest - 210 hp, three-liter diesel). The most powerful in its characteristics is a six-liter gasoline engine, producing 612 "horses" (AMG version). There is also a 5.5-liter version of 388 hp. (Conventional) and at 544 hp. Of the same volume (AMG). The maximum that can squeeze out the G500 is 210 kilometers per hour. Up to a hundred this machine accelerates a little more than six seconds. With regard to consumption - the engine consumes 16 liters per 100 kilometers of track. There is such a car (new) about seven million rubles. This car is for wealthy people who really appreciate true SUVs with good technical characteristics.