The new Mercedes-Benz G-Class at its launch in Dubai. Chr...

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  • The new Mercedes-Benz G-Class at its launch in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The new Mercedes-Benz G-Class at its launch in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The new model comes with a 'Desert' driving mode. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The new model comes with a 'Desert' driving mode. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The launch took place at Inked at Alserkal Avenue in Al Quoz. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The launch took place at Inked at Alserkal Avenue in Al Quoz. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The G-Class is also known as the G-Wagen (short for Gelandewagen, which translates to 'cross-country vehicle'). Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The G-Class is also known as the G-Wagen (short for Gelandewagen, which translates to 'cross-country vehicle'). Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Mercedes says that, on sand, it is the most capable G-Class yet. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Mercedes says that, on sand, it is the most capable G-Class yet. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Its on-road capability has also been improved. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Its on-road capability has also been improved. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The G-Class was first put into production in 1979. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The G-Class was first put into production in 1979. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Since then, more than 300,000 G-Classes have been manufactured. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Since then, more than 300,000 G-Classes have been manufactured. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Next year will mark the model's 40th anniversary. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Next year will mark the model's 40th anniversary. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The angular styling has been smoothed off to comply with safety regulations. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The angular styling has been smoothed off to comply with safety regulations. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Mercedes says that the Middle East is the most important region for the G-Class, in terms of its sales as a percentage of total Mercedes sales. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Mercedes says that the Middle East is the most important region for the G-Class, in terms of its sales as a percentage of total Mercedes sales. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The new Mercedes-Benz G-Class at its launch at Inked at Alserkal Avenue in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The new Mercedes-Benz G-Class at its launch at Inked at Alserkal Avenue in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National