Mercedes-Benz Has Updated The G-class SUV For 2013

Do you know the information about Mercedes-Benz G-class SUV? Mercedes-Benz has refreshed the old-school G-class SUV for 2013, but you’d certainly not know it by just looking at the exterior styling. That’s simply because almost nothing changes outside; this is a great thing. The rest of the G-class’s advances reside under its hood and behind its bank-vault-solid doors: A new engine, a new interior, and more modern amenities for the AMG model. Last year Mercedes sold only the common G550 version, but this year the beastly AMG model of the G-class is back after a yearlong holiday. Along with the new engine, the AMG’s badge changes from G55 to G63. It should continue to be one of the most bad-ass things on four wheels.

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The G550’s obviously aspirated 382-hp, 5.5-liter V-8 and seven-speed automatic carry over for 2013. As for the AMG model, the old G55’s supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 is replaced by a twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V-8 for 2013. Power—something that the old version wasn’t exactly craving—jumps by 44 hp to 544, and torque is an equal 44 units, to a healthy 560 lb-ft. Like other AMG Mercedes-Benz models with the new downsized V-8, the G63’s “63” nomenclature bears no connection to its actual engine displacement. Because fuel economy clearly is on the minds of most AMG buyers, the G63 gets a new “Eco” engine stop-start system. Mercedes also fitted a seven-speed automatic transmission in place of the G55’s five-speed slushbox. In our most recent test, the 2011 G55 hustled from 0 to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds; as for fuel economy, we managed just 12 mpg. We don’t expect the new G63’s mileage to improve much, if at all, but we’re eager to see how the additional power affects the G’s already alarming performance.

If you don’t discover the 544-hp G63 to be bonkers enough, might we suggest moving overseas? For other markets, Mercedes-Benz is introducing a new G65 AMG powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V-12. The big engine puts out 604 hp and whips up a massive 738 lb-ft of torque. Sadly, the G65 isn’t coming here because the expected limited sales volumes are not worth the effort of certifying the SUV for our market. (We’re told the V-12 was shoehorned into the engine bay, which would make it difficult to certify to our federal crash standards.) But here’s a fun fact regarding its price: In Europe, it will cost nearly double what it will take to bring home a G63—about $350,000 at current exchange rates.

Needless to say, both the 2013 G550 and G63 retain a full complement of off-road gear including those locking differentials as well as a low-range transfer case. The 2013 Gs now come standard with Distronic adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and updated Parktronic backup sensors and rearview camera. Finally, Mercedes revised the stability control to enable trailer stabilizing functionality.

Mercedes-Benz has yet to launch pricing, but the company did declare that the updated G550 and new G63 will go on sale in August. We don’t expect the G550’s price to increase much over the 2012’s $108,850 sticker, but the cost of the 2013 G63 AMG may go up relative to that of the $125,325 2011 G55.

The G features car parts including LED running lights, turn indicators and a new bumper and car grille, which will let you have a good driving experience.

Mercedes Ramps up Production of Luxurious Compact Cars

The duel between BMW and Mercedes-Benz is the sort of battle that tends to make peoples' light up. And today, Mercedes is increasing fuel to the fire by means of ramping up production of luxurious compact cars. In this article, you will know the steps which Mercedes adopts in detail and it's your turn to figure out how the results will be.

A key step came Thursday in an improbable spot: Kecskemet, Hungary, about 60 miles from Budapest. That’s where Mercedes inaugurated a new factory, the first that the auto manufacturer has built in 15 years, as it began making cars in Vance, Ala. The plant cost $1 billion, and will create the B-class compact, now in its second generation, as well as one of the linchpins of Mercedes'small car lineup. The B-class is not sold yet in the usa, but it is sold in Canada, where it begins at about $30,000, and many specialists think it ultimately will be part of Mercedes’ American lineup.

Ever since going on sale in late 2011, Mercedes stated it has got 100,000 orders for the new B-class, which it also creates in Rastatt, Germany. At the plant launch, Mercedes also declared it will make a four-door coupe at the Kecskemet factory, that will go on sale in 2013. A concept model is anticipated to be shown next month at the Beijing Auto Show.

Mercedes, which wants record first quarter sales, is on a push to improve its sales by 25% over the next few years. On Thursday, the automaker reconfirmed its goals to sell more than 1.5 million cars in 2014 and 1.6 million in 2015. With the begin of production in Kecskemet, the Mercedes-Benz unpleasant in the premium compact section is shifting up a gear, said Dieter Zetsche, chief executive at Mercedes' parent Daimler. With the new factory, "we now have the ability to meet the requirement from many existing – and new – customers in the high quality compact segment."

BMW did better than Mercedes last year for American luxurious car leadership, but the two brands outsold Lexus in 2011 along with their American rivals. BMW's weapons in the small car combat have been its 3-series, and also the 1-series and its Mini lineup. To be honest, I am a kind of car lover, I really expect no matter BMW or Mercedes can get better and better, providing more and more high performance cars for us. In this way, as car buyers, we can invest the car with confidence.