Did you happen to ask how much. Last price I was quoted was around $105k plus tray and that was supposed to be a government discounted rate at the AFAC conference. [bigsad]
Did you happen to ask how much. Last price I was quoted was around $105k plus tray and that was supposed to be a government discounted rate at the AFAC conference. [bigsad]
Did you happen to ask how much. Last price I was quoted was around $105k plus tray and that was supposed to be a government discounted rate at the AFAC conference. [bigsad]
No sorry, no pricing.
The G Professional Wagon is now up on the Mercedes Benz Australia website. According to 4x4 mag, "Australia is the only market in the world to get the heavy duty G-professional 461 models for civilian use". Says a lot about the gap in the market without Defender I reckon.
Car Advice and 4x4 mag say starting price is $109,900. ...if I had $100K to spend right now (and I didn't love my Defender) I know what I'd choose.
https://www.4x4australia.com.au/news/1709/mercedes-benz-g300-cdi-professional-pricing-confirmed
http://www.caradvice.com.au/579444/2018-mercedes-benz-g-class-professional-wagon-on-sale-in-australia/
Thanks for that Zeros. At least they have raised the braked towing limit to over 3 tons, but the ball weight is only 120kg.
Articles in both this weekends Drive and Motoring section of the Age and Herald Sun.
Very basic vehicle for the price - $109K for the 4 seater and $119K for the cab chassi.
Thanks Crash,
Good to read the articles, although they're so superficial! I guess that's what the popular press wants. ...Looking forward to a fairdinkum review, including build quality, ride and handling on all surfaces, etc. I guess a test drive would answer that though!
Funky good video of G Professional Wagon here: G-class 300 CDI Professional W461 off-road - YouTube
And some good pics here: Across the Simpson Desert in a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen - Photos (1 of 83)
Let's hope we'll be doing the same for the next Defender!
Cheers
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Originally Posted by Disco Muppet
You would think for the price you pay for one of these in Australia that they could at least MOVE the handbrake - Shame on you Benz
What else awaits you?[emoji16] [emoji85]
Not only the hand brake, but the rear barn door was not changed to open the other way either. Similar to the now defunct FJ Cruiser.
Yes I noticed the rear door. Also rear glass is very small and spare looks like it obscures a lot.