Mercedes-Benz recalls the roofless G-Class

A cult classic with a questionable charm

The previous convertible version of the G-Class, on sale at the turn of the century as G500 Cabriolet, was basically a two-door variant with a cloth roof. Not exactly elegant, but that very angular charm endeared it to a select group of fans. Rich collectors today quietly pay absurd sums for a copy. Now a new version is finally coming.

Mercedes confirms return

Mercedes-Benz itself is keeping it short for now. In a first teaser on social media, the brand announces, “The icon evolves. The top goes down. The legendary G Cabriolet returns.” Many more details are still missing, but the image that has been shared does betray that it is a four-seater with four doors. This makes the new convertible more practical than its predecessor.

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How will the roof work?

Not much can be seen in the shadowy teaser photo, but insiders expect a structure reminiscent of the Maybach G650 Landaulet. In it, a large fabric roof slides back, allowing passengers to sit in the sun in both the front and rear.

Why now?

The hunger for eye-catching variants of luxury SUVs seems unquenchable for now. Coupes, limited editions and one-off specials are flying around your ears, even in the SUV segment. In that respect, it is actually remarkable that Mercedes-Benz is only now coming out with a new open version of the G-Class. Because let’s be honest: the G-Class is the calling card for those who are rich and want to show it off. And what better way to do that than in a convertible?

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