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2002 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Review
This one will go just about anywhere on the planet.
2002 G-Class Review Summary & Specifications
Our appreciation for craftsmanship attracts us to the G-wagen, which is nearly as hand-built as a Rolls-Royce sedan. Even though hand assembly doesn't always guarantee high quality, all of the G-wagens we've driven, both overseas and in the U.S., appeared to have had very high assembly quality. This is reflected in the G500's well-controlled behavior on nasty surfaces.The G500 compares in concept with the Land Rover Discovery and Range Rover, and the Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470. Those are the intended competiton for the G500. The G500 is overbuilt, over-capable and, like most heavy-duty trucks, it gives you the sense it will last three times as long as a mundane passenger car. Like every vehicle with roots in military design, it's expensive and heavy and stiff.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Phil Berg |
| Model Lineup | G500 ($72,500) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.0-liter sohc 24-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed electronically controlled automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 5.0-liter sohc 24-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, traction control, stability control, permanent four-wheel drive, front airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Graz, Austria |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mbusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 72500 |
| Model Tested MSRP | $72,500 |
| Standard Equipment | leather seating, wood-and-leather steering wheel, power windows, seats, locks, heated front and rear seats, automatic climate control, navigation, six-disc CD changer, hands-free phone, arc-discharge headlamps |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | |
| Destination Charge | 665 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | permanent four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 73165 |
| Horse Power | 292 @ 5500 |
| Torque | 336 @ 2800 |
| Fuel Economy | 14/15 |
| Wheelbase | 112 |
| Length/Width/Height | 183.5/69.3/72.3 |
| Track Front/Rear | 58.1/58.1 |
| Turning Radius | 43.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 42.2/NA/NA |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.0/NA/NA |
| Trunk Volume | 79.5 |
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| Front Suspension | solid axle |
| Rear Suspension | solid axle |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 5423 |
| Stock Tires | P265/60R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.4 |
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2002 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
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