The new "Mercedes Brabus Gelendvagen" 2013 model line - what features?

Most recently, in July this year, the well-known German carmaker Mercedes announced the start of sales of the new generation of the legendary off-roader model "Brabus Gelendvagen". So, let's consider what changes were embodied in the new generation of jeep, manufactured since the late 70-ies of the last century.

"Mercedes Gelendwagen Brabus" - photo and overview of the exterior of the novelty

It is worth noting that the design of the SUV the developers did not seek to greatly change. However, this trend has been observed for more than thirty years. Like its predecessors, the new "Brabus Gelendwagen", has a square body shape, but it still has distinctive features. The first thing that catches your eye is the new LED daylight lights, located under the main headlights of the car (by the way, the head lights were bi-xenon). Also, the external rear-view mirrors, which now have LED repeaters, have slightly modified.

"Brabus Gelendvagen" - a review of the salon

The interior of the novelty, in contrast to the external appearance, underwent a significant change. External masculinity and brutality of the new "Brabus Gelendvagen" inside turns into a real luxury and coziness. Despite the fact that originally this SUV was designed as an army car, the salon of the restyling "Brabus" does not have a hint of this. In the new generation, developers have improved the quality of finishing materials. By the way, the buyer can choose which material his interior will be decorated with. Inside, the new Mercedes Gelendwagen Brabus can be equipped with 11 skin varieties, three types of wood and can even be styled for Carbon. Of course, the quality of assembly here at altitude, and this is repeatedly confirmed by high-quality sound insulation and reliable multi-functional electronic systems. It is worth saying that the new "Brabus Gelendvagen" inside is literally stuffed with all sorts of electronic helpers that measure and diagnose virtually everything that happens inside the car.

Brabus Gelendvagen - technical specifications

As for the technical characteristics, the novelty will be equipped with a completely new line of engines. On the Russian market, the legend will be supplied with several types of motors. Among them is worth mentioning the eight-cylinder unit with a capacity of 544 horsepower and a working capacity of 5.4 liters. But for those who value first of all the economy, the manufacturer has created a six-cylinder diesel analog with a capacity of 211 horsepower and a working capacity of 3.0 liters. Such a motor will consume about 11 liters per 100 kilometers of run. Both engines are equipped with a seven-speed box type 7G-Tronic.

Cost

The initial cost for the Mercedes Gelendvagen Brabus 2013 model range will be about 4 million 150 thousand rubles. The most expensive equipment costs about 5 million 300 thousand rubles. As you can see, the car is not cheap.