{"id":26361,"date":"2025-02-28T16:21:55","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T10:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/blog\/?p=26361"},"modified":"2025-03-12T14:57:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T09:27:23","slug":"mercedes-benz-plans-to-launch-mini-version-of-the-g-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/mercedes-benz-plans-to-launch-mini-version-of-the-g-class\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes-Benz Plans To launch Mini version of the G-Class"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"26361\" class=\"elementor elementor-26361\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4fa358ac elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4fa358ac\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1213edfd\" data-id=\"1213edfd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12c677fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"12c677fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/pixelcut-export-21cover.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26449\" alt=\"Mercedes-Benz Plans To launch Mini version of the G-Class\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/pixelcut-export-21cover.png 1440w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/pixelcut-export-21cover-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/pixelcut-export-21cover-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/pixelcut-export-21cover-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3502c68f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3502c68f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/mercedes-benz-cars\">Mercedes-Benz<\/a> has confirmed it plans to introduce a baby version of its popular <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/mercedes-benz-cars\/g-class\">G-Class<\/a>, or G-Wagen. The Mercedes G-Class has always been something of an equally unwieldy and divisive beast.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7032fb63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7032fb63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe announcement came as part of an investor-relations presentation, in which the company outlined its strategy for growth and development across its portfolio.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e761141 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e761141\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe new car\u2019s existence was initially confirmed following the reveal of the electric Concept CLA Class at the 2023 IAA Munich Motor Show. While, Several key questions remain unanswered, particularly regarding how closely this smaller version will resemble its beefy sibling.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-356c53d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"356c53d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFurthermore, in 2024 Sch\u00e4fer confirmed that the upcoming model will exclusively feature an electric powertrain. Though he didn\u2019t provide further details, it\u2019s speculated that the Little G will follow in the footsteps of the electric CLA and share a number of powertrain components.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10efd01e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10efd01e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHowever, the Little G won\u2019t ride on the MMA platform that will be used in the CLA. Instead, it will reportedly be underpinned by a different architecture and use \u201cmodules from Mercedes\u2019 larger rear-driven cars, due to its need to offer true off-roading ability.\u201d\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44ae1e1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"44ae1e1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercedes-Benz-plans-to-launch-smaller-version-of-the-G-Class-cover-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26456\" alt=\"Mercedes-Benz Plans To launch Mini version of the G-Class\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercedes-Benz-plans-to-launch-smaller-version-of-the-G-Class-cover-1.png 1440w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercedes-Benz-plans-to-launch-smaller-version-of-the-G-Class-cover-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercedes-Benz-plans-to-launch-smaller-version-of-the-G-Class-cover-1-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercedes-Benz-plans-to-launch-smaller-version-of-the-G-Class-cover-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1301204d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1301204d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mercedes-Benz Mini G-Class Design<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dba49d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6dba49d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe mini G-Class will carry forward the old-school boxy design of the current <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/mercedes-benz-cars\/g-class\">G-Class<\/a>. It is also expected to feature the traditional boot-mounted spare wheel.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65dcd68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65dcd68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe mini <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/mercedes-benz-cars\/g-class-electric\">G-Class electric<\/a> would look like a downsized G 580 electric SUV, featuring a similar shape and the signature G-Class design cues. \u201cIt will be instantly recognizable,\u201d K\u00e4llenius said during its announcement on September 3, 2023. As suggested by the teaser, it\u2019ll have a squarish, boxy body with a flattish roof, a straight but mildly sloping hood, and a slightly raked tailgate with an external spare wheel, possibly secured with a stainless steel cap.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66d573de elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"66d573de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Interior<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1faffc34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1faffc34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTalking about the interior, it will also likely draw heavily from the recently refreshed G-Class, blending luxury with high-tech features such as dual screens and an MBUX infotainment system, all within a similar boxy interior design.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    <div id=\"ad-1776338580-8fjVUq-container\"\r\n         class=\"comman-ads-container\"\r\n         style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 970px; min-height: 50px; margin: 10px auto; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; overflow: hidden;\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- Loader -->\r\n        <div class=\"comman-ads-loader\" style=\"position: absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; z-index:2;flex-direction: column;\">\r\n            <div style=\"width:32px; height:32px; border:3px solid #e5e7eb; border-top:3px solid #9ca3af; border-radius:50%; animation: spin 1s linear infinite;\"><\/div>\r\n            <span style=\"background-color: white;border: 1px solid #d1d5db;border-radius: 4px;padding: 2px 8px;font-size: 9px;color: #6b7280;font-weight: 600;letter-spacing: 1px;text-transform: uppercase;\">AD<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- AdSense Ad -->\r\n        <ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n             id=\"ad-1776338580-8fjVUq\"\r\n             style=\"display:inline-block; width:970px; height:90px; background: transparent;\"\r\n             data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8418398772512966\"\r\n             data-ad-slot=\"1745023287\"><\/ins>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <script>\r\n        (function(){\r\n            const container = document.getElementById('ad-1776338580-8fjVUq-container');\r\n            const ad = document.getElementById('ad-1776338580-8fjVUq');\r\n            const loader = container.querySelector('.comman-ads-loader');\r\n            const sizeWeb = [970, 90];\r\n            const sizeMobile = [320, 50];\r\n            const breakpoint = 768;\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Load AdSense script if not already loaded\r\n            if (!document.querySelector('script[src*=\"adsbygoogle\"]')) {\r\n                const script = document.createElement('script');\r\n                script.async = true;\r\n                script.src = 'https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js';\r\n                script.crossOrigin = 'anonymous';\r\n                script.setAttribute('data-ad-client', 'ca-pub-8418398772512966');\r\n                document.head.appendChild(script);\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Function to switch sizes based on viewport\r\n            function updateAdSize() {\r\n                const isMobile = window.innerWidth <= breakpoint;\r\n                const currentSize = isMobile ? 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