Overview
- Mercedes released images of a factory G‑Class Cabriolet prototype and said engineers are gathering data before cold‑weather validation in Sweden.
- The camouflaged test cars show an electric folding fabric roof with a small rear window, a thicker C‑pillar, a relocated third brake light on the spare carrier, and the model’s signature boxy cues.
- Mercedes has not disclosed pricing or production numbers, and outlets interpret the “special edition” label as signaling a limited run with premium pricing.
- Brabus unveiled the XL 800 Cabrio based on the W 465 G 63, limited to 50 units with a 4.0‑liter twin‑turbo V8 rated at 800 bhp and 738 lb‑ft, 0–60 mph in 4.6 seconds, and a 130 mph top speed.
- Brabus details a bespoke soft top with over 500 components that folds into an integrated steel roll bar in 20 seconds, while reports expect Mercedes to use carry‑over G‑Class engines, likely the 3.0‑liter inline‑six and possibly the 4.0‑liter V8.