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Luxury SUV · Germany · 1990-present
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
G-Wagen. Cult fashion icon as much as off-roader. AMG G 63 is the halo.
Years
1990-present
Generations
1
Segment
Luxury SUV
Sold here from 1990 onwards (officially). Two generations relevant to the modern era: W463 (1990-2018) and current W463A (2019+). The W463A retained the iconic boxy shape but updated everything underneath. AMG G 63 (577bhp 4.0 biturbo V8) is the halo and the cult buy. New EQG (electric G-Wagen) launched 2025 as a separate lineage.
Generations
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2019-present
W463A
G-Wagen done right. AMG G63 is the cult.
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Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2019-present · W463A
- M177 valve seal failures (long-term)
- Body-on-frame creak development
- A/C compressor failures
Rivals
Land Rover Defender V8 · Toyota Land Cruiser · Lexus LX 600