WANT TO GO OFF-ROADING IN YOUR G-WAGEN? NO PROBLEM. THE G-MODE ASSISTS YOU DURING EXCURSIONS BY ADJUSTING STEERING, ACCELERATORS AND GEARSHIFTS.
— the system modifies the performance of the engine, transmission, suspension, steering and other assistance systems as determined by the driver’s needs. For example, in Eco mode, fuel economy is optimized. In Sport mode, the transmission’s shift points, engine’s throttle response and steering system’s responsiveness are changed. The Individual mode allows more exacting drivers to configure their own preferred vehicle settings. The DYNAMIC SELECT system has a host of options available in combination with the new suspension and the optional Adaptive Damping System. With these, the driver is able to modify the vehicle’s damping (i.e., suspension) characteristics in Sport and Comfort modes using the DYNAMIC SELECT switch. This means the G-Class detects the particular condition of the road and sets the appropriate suspension damping, so that, for example, the response for off-road terrain is stiffer. Conversely, in Sport mode the G-Class yields a more agile response. Because the G-Wagen came to life as a military vehicle designed for the rigors of desert and off-road use, the newer, more posh edition had better deliver. And thanks to its new advanced drive modes, it does. Mercedes-Benz says the improved off-road handling characteristics are due to the model’s new G-Mode. The vehicle changes to G-Mode independent of the chosen driving mode as soon as one of the three differential locks has been activated or the LOW RANGE off-road reduction gear has been engaged. This off-road mode adapts the adjustable damping of the chassis and the steering as well as the accelerator characteristic, avoids unnecessary gearshifts and thus ensures optimum control and maximum off-road capability. The 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class celebrated its world premiere at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and will go on sale in the U.S. in late 2018. If that’s not exciting enough, an AMG tuned model is planned!
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