MERCEDES is set to reveal a new electric version of an iconic model favoured by celebs within days.
The chunky SUV is set to be revealed at the upcoming Beijing Motor Show after several years in development.
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The model has been favoured by celebs including Megan Fox, Britney Spears and Kendall JennerGetty
The G-Class, often dubbed the G-Wagon, was originally conceived as a military vehicle in the 1970s but has since found a cult following among the super-rich.
The range retails from £133,500 and has become a symbol of wealth and status on social media.
Famous faces spotted behind the wheel of G models include Megan Fox, Britney Spears and Kendall Jenner.
Now, though, the German brand is set to release an all-electric version, according to Autocar.
The new motor is expected to be sold as the G580, having been revealed under the EQG name as a concept in 2021.
It will feature a four-motor powertrain to maintain the off-road, all-terrain capability of its internal combustion equivalent.
Based on technical specifications released back in 2022, it is also expected to have a range of between 200 and 220 mules to a single charge.
Elsewhere, it is set to feature a mixture of on-road (Eco, Comfort and Sport) and off-road (Trail, Rock and Sand) driving modes, while each wheel will be regulated by its own two-speed gearbox to aid performance on any surface.
Emmerich Schiller, who heads up Merc’s G-Class sub-brand, claimed the new car will offer “an unparalleled combination of luxury and off-road ability for electric vehicles”.
He added: “From the start, it was decided the electric G-Class should be at least as good as the internal-combustion-engine model both on road and off-road.
“We didn’t want to compromise on capabilities.
“It is incredibly precise.
“The individual control of drive to each wheel provides a whole new level of ability.
“I think we have the best electric off-roader.”
The Mercedes G580 will be unveiled on April 24.
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