Vehicle Description
For 2017 the G-Class gains a new variant: the G5504x42, which gains
more ground clearance, larger tires and a revised suspension. New
cosmetic packages (Designo Manufaktur Luxury and Mojave packages,
Night package) have been introduced. The 2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
is a five-passenger SUV that is offered in four trim levels:G550,
AMG G63, AMG G65andG550 4x42(as in "squared"). All versions are
equipped with a seven-speed automatic transmission, live axles at
both ends, full-time four-wheel drive, a two-speed transfer case
and three locking differentials, and they can tow up to 7,000
pounds. TheG550 4x42, for which words do not do justice. This has
the 4.0-liter V8 but swaps the standard axles for portal axles,
which dramatically increase ground clearance. It also adds 22-inch
wheels, larger-diameter tires, twin coilover-damper assemblies at
each wheel, wider fender flares and skid plates.