Review: The Mercedes-Benz G580 retains all the characteristics of the G-Wagen

This, ladies and gents, is an electric G-Wagen. A ‘normal-looking’ G-Class, then, with a 124kWh battery double stacked in the ladder-frame chassis, independent front suspension, and a solid rear axle. Oh, and the small matter of four independently controllable electric motors and a reduction gearset attached to each one. Yes, it’s got a motor and gearbox for each wheel.

But it’s got tricks. You’ve probably seen it on the internet, but we’re starting to see manufacturers play with what electric can offer. The G580 features G-Turn, where the motors on one side drive in the opposite direction to the motors on the other, allowing for a surprisingly graceful on-the-spot pirouette. Illegal to use on a public highway, likely not that useful on a tight trail, but fun nonetheless. Expect YouTube accidents.

There are some modes, too, but it’s best sampled in Comfort and a few extra seconds of travel time: There’s a general feeling of quiet competence, and swanning around is definitely the best version of this G. Interestingly, the G-Wagen doesn’t feature an ‘Eco’ mode in the settings. Mercedes thought it was just… silly. How refreshing.

The only thing that even vaguely holds it back are approach/breakover/departure angles, and they’re not even bad. And the breakover situation isn’t an issue thanks to the battery protection underneath: It’s actually been designed to be strong enough to sit the car down onto and slide across rocks. Makes some wince-inducing noises if you use it as intended, though.

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