G-whiz! Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen sets sales record

The iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Class, or G-Wagen, reached a document consequence very last thirty day period with 103 of the large-box Benzes sent to buyers in May perhaps.

A Mercedes-Benz spokesperson advised Travel this figure eclipsed even the months when the former-era G-Professional fleet allocations ended up delivered.

The May possibly consequence is an boost of 222 for each cent more than the similar thirty day period final 12 months, despite the fact that the 172 deliveries year to date in 2022 is 40 per cent down on the 289 illustrations reported as marketed about the identical 5-thirty day period span of 2021.

A total of 594 Mercedes-Benz G-Class motor vehicles had been sent in 2021, a staggering 120 for each cent development more than 2020’s comprehensive-12 months result – in an all round market up 14.5 per cent.

These kinds of is the reputation of the Geländewagen, that mid-2021 observed purchase books shut so deliveries could catch up with desire.

The 103 vehicles delivered in Could (outselling the Land Rover Defender at 86 deliveries, and Mercedes-Benz GLS at 64 deliveries) is the consequence of cars and trucks purchased in 2021 at last arriving for buyers.

The the vast majority of automobiles are the $314,897 (in advance of options and on-roadways) assortment-topping G63 AMG, which equates to some $25 million, or 224 tonnes (give or just take) worth of hefty G-Wagen arrivals on our streets.