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2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class Features Review

May 27, 2009

FEATURES | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

no major options for the G-Class
Kelley Blue Book

significant civilian upgrades for the 2007 model year and they continue for 2009
J.D. Power

Editors at TheCarConnection.com find that the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class offers plenty of interesting features. The new COMAND feature is the big news for 2009.

J.D. Power reports that the Mercedes-Benz G-Class made "significant civilian upgrades for the 2007 model year," including "navigation, bi-Xenon headlamps, a 7-speed automatic transmission, new fog lamps and center console, as well as new interior leather trim and better front-seat cushions." The vehicle continues to move toward passenger comfort and luxury.

Neither the G-Class’s climate control nor its headlamps are of the "adaptive variety," but amenities include Smartkey remote control and an infrared remote opening and closing of the windows as well as the sunroof. J.D. Power adds that the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class comes with trailer-hitch pre-wiring, a universal (HomeLink) garage door opener, and an electrically heated windshield.

Kelley Blue Book reports that "other than some dealer-installed upgrades, there are no major options for the [Mercedes-Benz] G-Class." The reason? Most items are standard. Audiophiles, for example, will be gratified to know that both the Mercedes-Benz 2009 G55 and Mercedes-Benz 2009 G500 offer the Harman/Kardon premium-brand stereo system, an AM/FM in-dash single-CD player with six-CD changer, and 10 speakers—a year's subscription to Sirius Satellite Radio included.

Conclusion

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class includes plenty of standard features but doesn’t offer much of an options list.

FEATURES | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:no major options for the G-ClassKelley Blue Booksignificant civilian upgrades for the 2007 model year and they continue for 2009J.D. Power Editors at TheCarConnection.com find that the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class offers plenty of interesting features. The new COMAND feature is the big news for 2009. J.D. Power reports that the Mercedes-Benz G-Class made "significant civilian upgrades for the 2007 model year," including "navigation, bi-Xenon headlamps, a 7-speed automatic transmission, new fog lamps and center console, as well as new interior leather trim and better front-seat cushions." The vehicle continues to move toward passenger comfort and luxury. Neither the G-Class’s climate control nor its headlamps are of the "adaptive variety," but amenities include Smartkey remote control and an infrared remote opening and closing of the windows as well as the sunroof. J.D. Power adds that the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class comes with trailer-hitch pre-wiring, a universal (HomeLink) garage door opener, and an electrically heated windshield. Kelley Blue Book reports that "other than some dealer-installed upgrades, there are no major options for the [Mercedes-Benz] G-Class." The reason? Most items are standard. Audiophiles, for example, will be gratified to know that both the Mercedes-Benz 2009 G55 and Mercedes-Benz 2009 G500 offer the Harman/Kardon premium-brand stereo system, an AM/FM in-dash single-CD player with six-CD changer, and 10 speakers—a year's subscription to Sirius Satellite Radio included. ConclusionThe 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class includes plenty of standard features but doesn’t offer much of an options list. 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS STYLING | [7 out of 10] Cars.com: "utilitarian appearance" Edmunds: "retains its bygone-era design" ForbesAutos: "a rare and burly SUV" Kelley Blue Book: "big, boxy and about as modern as a dial-up phone" The 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class stands out from the ...

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Other Choices:

If you like the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class and want a luxurious, somewhat exclusive vehicle, you should check out the Land Rover Range Rover and Toyota Land Cruiser. The Toyota Land Cruiser is substantially less expensive than the G-Class but no less talented, though it is finished more inexpensively. Few vehicles have the off-road reputation of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class; the Land Rover Range Rover is one. Also like the G-Class, it has a breathtaking price tag to go with its legendary capability. Military-vehicle buffs might also put the Jeep Wrangler and Hummer H2 on the same page, but both are thoroughly modern vehicles and not truly descended from their forebears.

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