The New Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen Convertible Could Be Here By 2028
Mercedes-Benz won't produce standard versions of the G-Class Cabriolet up front. Instead, the new lineup appears to be led by the debut of a new AMG G 63 Cabriolet, says a report from Automotive News. The latest G will arrive in 2028 and will be powered by Mercedes' twin-turbo V8 engine, just like gasoline versions of the existing G 63. The source, a dealer who attended the reveal in Sindelfingen, Germany, said that the model will be a four-door, unlike previous Cabriolet versions of the G lineup, which were two-door models. This model will also make quite a bit more power than those G Cabriolets from the 1990s, with a rumored 577 horsepower.
However, gasoline models weren't the only items shown to dealers at the event. Mercedes will reportedly also bring three new EVs, all sharing the GT 63 badge, to the market. The first will be a coupe coming next year, followed by a crossover later in 2027, and rounding off with an SUV with a sloped, coupe-like roof in the back of 2028.
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The G-Class Cabriolet marks a debut for the convertible G-Class in the US market, which never got the previous two-door version. Those were not immensely popular. The finicky convertible roof and supremely short wheelbase meant the SUV was more of a toy than it was an SUV, and lacked the practicality many might expect from a vehicle with its roots in the German military.
However, in recent years, the G-Class Cabriolet has gained a cult following, largely for the above reasons. Limited production numbers, funky looks, and the legendary G-Class badge have led to a surge in demand in the last several years. Like the regular G-Class, a string of celebrity owners also helped to boost the model's credo.
Back in September, Mercedes-Benz announced the new model, but did not confirm whether it would be making it to the US. The fact that it was shown to US and Canadian dealers, which feature closely related auto markets, is a strong indication that Mercedes will prepare a version for all of North America.