The G 580 also features a new aerodynamically sculpted bonnet, resulting in a drag coefficient of 0.44, down from 0.48Cd for the latest G 450d, and 0.53Cd for the previous-generation G.

The company says it can restyle the following versions of the W465 G-Wagon with the Widetrack or Aero Kit: the 4.0-liter V8 turbo G 63, the 3.0-liter turbo G 500, and the 3.0-liter turbo G 450d.

The G 450d is best at 32.5mpg, with the G 500 at 25.9mpg and G 63 a ruinous 19.2mpg. They figures might not look that impressive, but they’re a useful improvement on the old car.

The all-electric Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology has been priced in the UK from £180,680, making it nearly £45,000 more than the entry-level G 450d diesel, and within just a couple thousand of ...

Mercedes-Benz G 580: Low-range gearbox Mercedes states that the drag coefficient has improved to 0.44, a reduction from the G 450d’s 0.48Cd.

The G 450d has a mild-hybrid powertrain anchored around a 3.0-litre inline six turbo-diesel. The engine develops 270kW of power at 4000rpm and 750Nm of torque from 1350rpm to 2800rpm.

Sources in Germany have confirmed Mercedes-Benz Australia is in discussions with head office about adding a diesel version of the recently refreshed G-Class, the Mercedes-Benz G 450d, to its local ...