The legendary G-Class hits a production milestone with its latest all-electric G 580, proving that off-road royalty now comes with zero emissions and 20,000 shades of awesome.
Graz, Austria5 – In a world where trends fade faster than your mobile signal in the Himalayas, one icon continues to stand tall—preferably on a rock, with one wheel defiantly in the air. Mercedes-Benz has just built the 600,000th G-Class, and it’s not just any G—it’s the G 580 with EQ Technology, finished in a brooding Obsidian Black Metallic and rolling silently into the history books.
It’s official: the G-Class has gone from a rugged military mule to a zero-emission style statement—and managed to keep its square-jawed charm all along the way.
Since 1979, the G-Class has evolved from a tool of tough terrain to a symbol of tough love (especially when parallel parking). And yet, despite its fame, fortune, and frequent appearances in rap videos, the G still hasn’t forgotten its roots. It can climb a cliff, wade through floods, and still drop the kids off at private school—all without wrinkling its tuxedo.
And now? It’s doing all that without emitting a single gram of CO₂.
Strong Enough for the ’80s, Smart Enough for the Future
While last year’s Edition STRONGER THAN THE 1980s reminded us of the G-Class’s glorious past, the 600,000th model is pointing squarely toward the future. Equipped with EQ Technology, the new G 580 combines whisper-quiet electric power with the kind of off-road gear that makes goats jealous. This includes 100% locking differentials, full-time all-wheel drive, and a ladder frame so robust it could probably double as scaffolding.
Of course, it’s not all brawn. There’s an elite level of MANUFAKTUR madness too. Over 90% of G-Class buyers now add at least one custom touch—most go for three, because let’s face it, why stop at matte olive green when you can also have rose gold contrast stitching and a starlight headliner that makes the Milky Way jealous?
Want something bolder? Take your pick from up to 20,000 paint options. That’s right—20,000, because apparently the only thing tougher than the G-Class is choosing the right shade of green.
G-Class: From Battlefield to Beverly Hills
Let’s not forget: this icon was born in the mud, not the Met Gala. Launched with just four humble engines in 1979, it came in short-wheelbase convertibles and station wagons that looked like they meant business—and probably did.
But while the engine outputs have gone from 72 horsepower to “hold my kombucha,” and the price tags from “farmer-friendly” to “finance it and forget it,” the core has remained delightfully unchanged. Round headlights? Check. Side-hinged rear door with spare wheel? Check. The ability to scale a mountain in the morning and turn heads on Rodeo Drive in the evening? Double check.
From Cult Status to Culture Icon
The G-Class isn’t just a car—it’s a character. It’s outlived fashion fads, political regimes, and countless Instagram filters. It’s the car that makes a statement before you even turn the key—or, in the case of the G 580, press the start button and glide away in eerie silence.
With the 600,000th G-Class now off the line, Mercedes-Benz has made one thing clear: legends don’t retire—they recharge.
So here’s to the G-Class—still boxy, still bold, and now more electric than ever. Long may it roam, rumble, and reinvent itself—preferably in matte black.
