Mercedes G-Class Factory – Video

Few automobiles have a full and storied history as the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen. Originally built as a pure off-road military vehicle, the G-Wagen quickly developed a cult-like following among the upper classes around the world. And while waiting for the latest iteration of the classic boxy design to debut, Mercedes-Benz has announced that the company has built the 300,000th G-Wagen.

The G-Wagen has been in production since 1979, and has been produced by Mercedes-Benz’s partner, Magna Steyr — not the company that builds rifles — since the G-Wagen’s inception. Since then, the G-Wagen has largely remained the same, retaining much of the original architecture, but thoroughly updating the engines and interior to stay up with market demands.

The 300,000th G-Wagen was finished in Designo Mauritus Blue Metallic with black leather seats and contrasting white stitching, and features a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 engine lifted from the brand’s other automobiles, including many of its new AMG offerings. The 300,000th G-Wagen additionally features the same rugged body-on-frame design, and comes with Mercedes-Benz’s Off-Road package which features 16-inch wheels, more rugged all-terrain tires, headlight guards, and a roof rack made to keep up with all your off-road adventures.