Overview
- At IAA Mobility in Munich, CEO Ola Källenius said road-going prototypes will appear very soon and Mercedes showed a brief teaser next to the full-size G. COO Markus Schäfer confirmed a dedicated body-on-frame platform for the model rather than using an existing architecture.
- Schäfer said the compact off-roader will employ many model-specific parts, with not even the door handles shared with the G‑Class.
- Company statements indicate an electric-only launch, with a debut expected in 2026 and sales likely late 2026 or in 2027.
- Early industry reporting points to an entry price in the €60,000–€68,000 range for a smaller SUV that retains the boxy G look with modernized details.