The ageless 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is set to arrive at Mercedes-Benz dealerships in November starting at $120,825, including a $925 destination charge, reflecting a $4,500 price increase over the base 2015 G-Class.

2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

The base 2016 G550 will receive redesigned bumpers, larger wheel arches and standard 19-inch five-spoke wheels. It will also feature an updated instrument cluster and a new 4.0-liter turbocharged V8 engine rated at a respectable 416 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque. Increases of 34 hp and 59 lb-ft of torque compared with the outgoing 5.5-liter naturally aspirated V8.

Pricing announced on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class this week.

The midrange 2016 G63 AMG is priced at $140,855, including shipping. Output on this model is increased to 563 hp, an increase of 27 hp.

The new top-of-the-line 2016 G65 AMG costs $218,825, including shipping. It is making its debut in U.S. showrooms after being sold in other global markets. It features a 6.0-liter turbocharged V12 engine rated at 621 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque.

The G-Class off-roader will go head-to-head this year with the Lexus LX 570, Land Rover Range Rover and Porsche Cayenne Turbo.

The EPA has not released official fuel-economy numbers on the 2016 G-Class, although Mercedes-Benz said the G550 is “more fuel-efficient.”

The V-12 powered Mercedes G65 AMG may be available in the U.S. in 2016 – this according to company sources. The all-powerfull, go anywhere SUV has been sold outside the U.S. since 2012, so it is about time for it to make its way to this side of the pond.

The G65 AMG is powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V-12, the G65 AMG, capable of outputting 604 hp, and reaching a limited top speed of 143 mph. Expect prices around $250k for U.S. market.

G65 AMG

It is not only the car brands that are premiering new vehicles at the Geneva Motor Show, tuners are taking advantage of the internationally covered stage as well. One of those tuners is none other than Hamann with their Hamann Spyridon Mercedes G65 AMG. Hamann’s upgrades are available for both the Mercedes G65 AMG and the G63 AMG models. Below you can see photos of the Hamann Spyridon on teh 2013 Geneva Motor Show floor alongside Hamann’s other, more brightly colored creations.

The Hamann Spyridon has updated its exterior with a new paint job, that with a bit of electricity glows. The exterior features mirror housings and a bonnett that are made from carbon fiber and weight in at a mere 14.33 lbs. The roof spoiler and the rear apron with integrated diffuser improve the AMG SUV’s dynamics while the new side skirts have integrated LEDs that light up the floor and illuminate the triple tailpipes Hamann added to both sides. The pipes were milled from a solid block of aluminum before being anodized in a gold coloring to match the rest of the SUV’s updates.

Power gains on the Hamann G-Class are certainly impressive, the Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG produces 612hp while with Hamann’s tuning program easily serves up 702hp and a maximum torque of 1,110Nm. The 5.5 Litre V8 bi-turbo Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG is now able to produce an astounding 610hp instead 544hp and reaching a peak torque of 875Nm rather than 700Nm.

Not forgotten by Hamann was the interior of the Hamann Spyridon Mercedes-Benz G 65 AMG – it includes decorative stitching on the seats and instrument pane, gold-colored leather door panels, aluminum sports pedals and brushed stainless steel door sills with white illuminated Hamann logos that can also be found on the floor mat set that has been made with threaded, black pearl velour.

MANSORY has today unveiled their latest cration for the new Mercedes G 63 AMG and G 65 AMG SUV’s to be on display at the Geneva Motor Show starting tomorrow. Mastering both the 8 and 12 cylindar engines like the Greek god Cronos did with his 12 Titans, Mansory dubbed the new kit the Gronos.

The Mansory Gronos has been completely reworked, genuine racing components were installed in the the eight-cylinder bi-turbo engine of the AMG along with engine pistons, connecting rods, rod bearings, crankshaft, crank, the cylinder head and many other parts that now meet the high demands of Kourosh Mansory. Together with the newly designed exhaust system from the manifold right up to the double stainless steel tailpipes, which poke out before the rear wheels, resulting in superior performance characteristics. Instead of developing 544 hp (400 kW) the GRONOS reaches an impressive 840 hp (618 kW), while the maximum torque is raised to an electronically-limited 1000 Nm. An increase in performance for the 12 cylinder G 65 AMG is already in the experimental stage.

The GRONOS wears completely new bodywork designed from ultra-light carbon, its stiffness handles all the demands of terrain, road and track. On the front spoiler with the LED daytime running lights and the front fairing that lays over it, the material with the characteristic grain on the styling fins in visible carbon fibre meets the light of day. Even the lining of the headlights displays material typical for MANSORY.

The main headlights are also the centrepiece of the new MANSORY Lightelements design, which give the GRONOS a completely self-contained look. In addition to the elegant design of the lights this also includes clever solutions like the hidden indicators. These no longer squat clumsily on the fenders, but are now embedded in the nine pinhead-sized recesses underneath the headlights.

As on the entire vehicle multiple layers of paint in Magic Yellow colour cover the bonnet, while still sometimes allowing a glimpse of the extravagant use of carbon fibre. The roof, the mirror housings and the decorative trims on the sides of the GRONOS can shine in their pure carbon design even without additional colour.

The new width, among others, is responsible for the self-assured appearance of GRONOS. Thanks to the wider wings and the side skirts the G model has grown by 20 mm in width. The wheel arches which have been stretched to the side are filled by forged wheels, which celebrate their world premier in the GRONOS. The rims with the ten twin spokes measure 23 inches, which are coated in ultra-high-performance 305/30/23 Vredestein Ultrac Vorti tyres. At the back the rear spoiler in a new design and of course the spare wheel cover made of carbon fibre round off the transformation of the GRONOS.

The continuation of these can be found in the interior. Both the dashboard as well as the entire area of the centre console has been completely re-designed. The in-house upholstery has, in collaboration with the design department, implemented a carbon design with coloured elements, which extends the concept of the exterior into the interior. The team has once again shown that at MANSORY only the best pristine leather of the highest grade, error-free fine woods, and of course, only perfectly produced carbon fibre will be worked with.

This is the only way to a complete transformation, which is worthy of the MANSORY GRONOS name.
MANSORY Design & Holding GmbH exclusively offers their own specially developed modification accessories. It does not trade in complete vehicles and also does not offer these for sale.

For more information about the exclusive programme for Mercedes-Benz, please visit the web site www.mansory.com

German tuner A.R.T. unveiled their latest wide body kit for the 2013 Mercedes G63 AMG and G65 AMG.  The kit includes a new front bumper with integrated front spoiler, a smooth pair of running board covers with LED underfloor illumination, a set of grand fender flarings with LED running board illumination and a rear bumper with double retroreflector units.

Also installed on the A.R.T. Mercedes G-Wagen is a LED triple beam lamp set, with two additional LED high beams and one LED daytime running light per side, premium High Bi-XENON headlamp system with integrated LED daytime running light.  Also added on are additional air intakes in the front bumper, that channels the air flow for improved cooling of the brake system on the front axle, an aero engine hood, in bicolor design, with no less than 19 air intakes for improving the thermic conduction.

Lastly on the exterior is an A.R.T. roof spoiler with LED wideboard brake light and blend in stainless steel, monoART1 wheels in size 22×10, coated matching to the striking color concept, with tires in size 295/35 R22 and a sport exhaust system in stainless steel, with three end pipes per side.

As for what A.R.T. did under the hood, performance figures are up to 749hp for the G65 and 681hp for the G63, with 1000Nm (limited).  This has been done by reprogramming the ECU, installing high flow catalytic converters and additional cooling systems for engine, fuel circuit and transmission

As always with A.R.T. the interior is available in and infinite range of possibilities. Handmade deatils in leather and Alcantara, crowned by carbon and fine woods. This is certainly not your average off-roader.

Brabus has unveiled their Brabus 800 engine conversion, a powerful performance upgrade for the new Mercedes G 65 AMG at the Quatar Motor Show. Outputting 588 kW / 800 hp and 1,420 Nm instead of the standard-spec 450 kW / 612 hp the G65 can sprint 0-62 mph in just 4.2 second. The Brabus 800 G65 is electronically limited to a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) and can be fitted with the Brabus WIDESTAR wide-body – complete with 23-inch Brabus forged wheels available in various versions set the tuned off-roader far apart from the rest. The electrically adjustable Brabus Ride Control suspension offers a perfect symbiosis of excellent ride comfort and safe, agile handling.

The Brabus 800 engine conversion unleashes the power reserves inherent in the 6.0-liter V12 Biturbo engine. To this end the Brabus engine specialists developed a high-tech Biturbo system. The exhaust manifolds custom-designed for the G 65 AMG with integrated turbine housings and high-performance turbochargers optimize throttle response and produce a higher boost pressure than the production turbos. Four water-to-air intercoolers arranged under the Brabus carbon-fiber hood scoop ensure lower charge-air temperatures. This benefits power yield and durability even under extreme conditions such as in the desert. The optimized engine air supply is provided by two air filter boxes in the front fenders.

On the exhaust side there is a Brabus stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with free-flow metal catalysts and a sound management system courtesy of a butterfly valve in the exhaust. The high-tech exhaust is controlled with a button on the steering wheel. The V12 can purr discreetly in “coming home” mode or shout out its exhilarating power in the sport position. The sport exhaust adds some visual excitement with its two dual tailpipes – with regular or black chrome finish – exiting on both sides in front of the rear wheels.

The newly programmed engine electronics with special mapping for injection and ignition coordinates the perfect interaction of the high-performance components while at the same time ensuring compliance with EURO V emission standards. The high-performance lubricants for the entire powertrain are supplied by technology partner MOTUL.

The Brabus 800 engine produces 800 hp (788 bhp) / 588 kW at a low 5,500 rpm and an even more impressive peak torque of 1,420 Nm (1,047 lb-ft), already on tap from 2,100 rpm. In the vehicle, peak torque is limited electronically to 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft).

The vehicle performance speaks volumes: In combination with the seven-speed automatic transmission and permanent all-wheel drive system the Brabus 800 WIDESTAR accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.2 seconds. The top speed is limited electronically to 250 km/h (155 mph). Without the limiter the high-performance off-roader would be capable of reaching a speed of 270 km/h (168 mph).

It goes without saying that Brabus goes beyond simply tuning the engine of the G 65 AMG. The designers lend the classic G-Class body updated for 2013 an even more striking and dynamic profile with the WIDESTAR wide-body version. The front of the off-roader is characterized, among other things, by the powerfully sculpted fender flares. The Brabus front spoiler attaches to the production fascia and features integrated LED daytime running lights on the left- and right-hand side. But that’s not all: The Brabus logos integrated into both sides of the aerodynamics component are activated by pulling on a door handle or by operating the keyless-entry remote.

The new look for the front is further defined by the front grille with integrated Brabus logo and an additional panel below the radiator grille. The Brabus front-end components are also available for all G 65 AMG models without WIDESTAR conversion. The same applies to the Brabus rear fascia and the Brabus roof spoiler.

The fender flares front and back add 12 centimeters (4.7 inches) to the width of the G-Class body. Integrated LEDs illuminate the running boards of the G 65. They are also activated by pulling on a door handle or by operating the keyless-entry remote. The integrated air vents and the Brabus attachment components on the doors add further striking highlights when viewed from the side.

The widened wheel wells provide space for Brabus forged wheels with a diameter of 23 inches. State-of-the-art manufacturing technology ensures that these wheels represent an ideal combination of lightweight design and maximum strength. There are three Brabus “Platinum Edition” 11Jx23 wheels to choose from: In addition to the popular Monoblock E evo and Monoblock F “Platinum Edition” designs, there is now also the Brabus Monoblock R “Platinum Edition” forged wheel. This design has nine double spokes arranged in two matt titanium and fully polished plains. It is fitted with high-performance tires in size 305/35 R 23 from Brabus technology partners Continental, Pirelli or YOKOHAMA.

Another Brabus high-tech feature is the Ride Control suspension developed in cooperation with technology partner BILSTEIN. An aluminum button sporting the Brabus logo on the center console lets the driver manually choose between two setups for the two-way electrically adjustable shock absorbers. In comfort mode the off-roader provides exemplary ride comfort that even surpasses the production car. At higher speeds and for a spirited driving style the firmer sports setting offers more dynamic handling and even further increased safety reserves.

Furthermore, the Brabus Ride Control suspension features automatic damper adjustment. If the vehicle sensors detect that certain parameters such as speed, lateral acceleration and steering angle might lead to a critical handling situation, the system autonomously switches to the firmer sports setting in the blink of an eye. The sportier damper setup further improves the directional stability of the all-wheel-drive vehicle. In return the CAN control unit also recognizes when the driver reverts to a more moderate driving style. In that event the system automatically switches back to the comfort position.

The interior of the G 65 AMG can be custom-tailored to the owner’s personal preferences in the Brabus upholstery shop. The choice of colors for the especially softy and breathable Brabus Mastik leather and the fine Alcantara is virtually limitless. Just as boundless is the selection of upholstery designs and the variety of exclusive wood or carbon-fiber inlays. In this area as well Brabus can fulfill special color requests and designs, including wood inlays in an especially exclusive yachting design.

The Brabus product range also includes stainless-steel scuff plates with backlit Brabus logo and further attractive accessories such as high-quality velour floor mats and Brabus aluminum pedals and door-lock pins.

German tuner, A.R.T. unveiled their brand new wide body kit for G 63 and G65 today, the A.R.T. G streetline 65. The development team from Nürnberg again succeeded to combine the distinctive A.R.T. design with the highest technical demands. Mercedes-Benz and especially AMG clients justifiably expect highest potential for improvement from modifications by A.R.T. tuning. The result with its impressive design and its technically innovative solutions truly exceeds all expectations, while the AMG undoubtedly still maintains its original character.

These technical specifics emotionally infect at once:

• The enormous performance increase up to 749hp for the G65, 681hp for the G63, and unprecedented 1000Nm (limited), by reprogramming the ECU, installing high flow catalytic converters and additional cooling systems for engine, fuel circuit and transmission

• The awe-inspiring A.R.T. G streetline 65 wide body kit, consisting of an breathtaking front bumper with integrated front spoiler, a smooth pair of running board covers with LED underfloor illumination, a set of grand fender flarings with LED running board illumination and an eye-catching rear bumper with double retroreflector units

• The innovative LED triple beam lamp set, with two additional LED high beams and one LED daytime running light per side

• The extra air intakes in the front bumper, channeling the air flow for improving the cooling of the brake system on the front axle

• The spectacular A.R.T. aero engine hood in bicolor design, with no less than 19 air intakes for improving the thermic conduction

• The extraordinary A.R.T. Premium High Bi-XENON headlamp system with integrated LED daytime running light

• The imposing A.R.T. roof spoiler with LED wideboard brake light and blend in stainless steel

• The towering monoART1 wheels in size 22×10, coated matching to the striking color concept, with tires in size 295/35 R22

• The awesome A.R.T. sport exhaust system in stainless steel, culminating in three end pipes per side

The infinite range of possibilities to upgrade the interior. Handmade dreams in leather and Alcantara, crowned by carbon and noble woods. A.R.T. leaves nothing to desire.

With the new G streetline 65 wide body kit, the pros from Germany systematically expanded their incredibly considerable program for G class and confirmed the outstanding position of A.R.T. tuning at the international Mercedes-Benz premium SUV tuning market. The delivery of the G streetline 65 will start in January 2013.

We recently brought you news that the Mercedes G-Class will continue its production with Magna through 2016, and now we have a glimpse of what is in the works for the G-Class. Last summer, we saw a G55 with large air intakes testing in the desert. Today we have spy photos of a second prototype with similarly large air intakes undergoing winter weather testing around the Arctic. In addition to the AMG prototype was a standard Mercedes-Benz G550, likely for comparison sake.

The stealthy spy photogs over at Motor Authority offered up information about the sound of the engines in addition to taking revealing photos. Spy photographers confirmed that the prototype was far louder than the standard G55 AMG which has been dropped for the 2012 model year.

As always, as more news comes in on engine specifics, we will keep you posted.

Source: Motor Authority