​Mercedes-Benz Announces The Launch Of Special Edition G-Class ​Stronger Than The 1980s ​

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition Stronger Than The 1980s pays tribute to the original W 460 model with retro colors, design elements, and off-road features. Limited to 460 units, this edition is available as a G 450 d or G 500, featuring a vintage-inspired interior and exterior, blending classic styling with modern technology.

Mercedes-Benz Announces The Launch Of Special Edition G-Class Stronger Than The 1980s

German automaker, Mercedes-Benz has announced the G-Class with an exclusive and limited series of Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition Stronger Than The 1980s. As per the company, it fulfils the demand created by the 500,000th version of the G-Class when it rolled off the production line in 2023. With a blend of historic colours, design elements and equipment details from the 280 GE, it is a tribute to the first G-Class model series W 460 in the 1980s. Its on- and off-road capability – and laid the foundations for the cult status of the ‘Geländewagen’. The G-Class Edition Stronger Than The 1980s is limited to 460 units.
The G-Class Edition Stronger Than The 1980s is available as a G 450 d or as a G 500, combining technology and comfort with the charm of the 1980s. Customers can choose between two colours, which were among the first paint options including Manufaktur agave green solid and Manufaktur Colorado beige solid.
In line with the paint, the turn signal indicators feature orange colour of the time. To round off the vintage appearance, the vehicle’s front, radiator grille as well as the bumpers, flared wheel arches and exterior mirror housings are finished in night black magno. The G-Class Edition Stronger Than The 1980s rolls on 5-spoke light-alloy wheels. The Mercedes star on the bonnet features the Mercedes-Benz lettering and laurel wreath on a blue background. The rear-end door is equipped with an original part from the 1980s – the silver brand badge featuring the black ‘Mercedes‑Benz’ lettering and an edition-specific spare wheel cover.
Selected equipment details from the Professional Line Exterior ensure an off-road look for the edition model including Professional mud flaps at the front and rear, Professional protective grilles for headlamps for the darkened headlights and all-terrain tires. Additionally, the Professional roof luggage rack is available as an option. The Manufaktur logo package in black is part of the special model’s equipment.
The interior of the G-Class Edition Stronger Than The 1980s pays homage to the early days of the off-road vehicle. The centre panel of the black leather seats is covered with dove grey fabric. The trim moulding of the passenger grab handle bears the lettering ‘Stronger Than The 1980s’. The front door sill panels feature the topography of the Schöckl mountain near Graz. A multifunction steering wheel in Nappa leather, a glass sliding sunroof and the Burmester 3D surround sound system complete the interior equipment. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition Stronger Than The 1980s is available for order at a starting price of £152,815 OTR (approximately Rs 1.73 crore).
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