Fantasy1989

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Thoughts?

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A good one. I think this vehicle is more about status than actual usage.

$170,000 for the First Edition.

However, a new report paints a grim picture of how the market has responded to the G580 with EQ Technology.

According to German business newspaper Handelsblatt (subscription required), Mercedes executives have brutally admitted that the electric G-Class is a commercial failure. One executive, who understandably wished to remain anonymous, stated: “The car is sitting like lead at dealers; it’s a complete flop.” Another manager quoted by the reputable publication said: “It’s a niche model; the sales volume is very low.”


Handelsblatt examined the numbers and found that only 1,450 units had been sold by the end of April, nearly a year after the model's launch. In contrast, the regular G-Class with gasoline and diesel engines achieved about 9,700 sales, making it almost seven times more popular than its EV counterpart.

Despite the disappointing figures, a Mercedes spokesperson claimed the luxury brand is “on target with our sales figures,” but declined to provide further details. Another executive from the three-pointed star was more candid, admitting: “People want a real G-Class – with six or eight cylinders.”

What does this have to do with G class? Am I missing something?