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6 days ago
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- The Advertiser
New off-road BMW SUV to take on Mercedes G-Wagen
BMW is reportedly developing an adventure-focused rival to the iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen as its new flagship off-roader, with production planned for 2029. According to Automotive News, the new model – codenamed G74 – will be based on the BMW X5 SUV and manufactured at the same US factory in Spartanburg, South Carolina. When approached by CarExpert, BMW wouldn't confirm the vehicle, which Automotive News reports won't serve as a volume seller, but instead provide a halo model for the brand like the current, performance-focused XM SUV. Heading off-road also brings BMW into a potentially lucrative sector, given the high transaction prices for the G-Wagen. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Above: BMW XM The new BMW would also face the current L663 Land Rover Defender – which now uses car-like unibody construction, like the X5 – and the BMW-powered, body-on-frame Ineos Grenadier off-roader, as well as the body-on-frame G-Wagen. The G74 will reportedly be a replacement for the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) XM whose production is expected to end in November 2028. What will power the new flagship is still unknown, with BMW having greater success than Mercedes-Benz in transitioning to electric power. The brand set a new sales record in Australia in 2024, and one-third of the vehicles it sold were EVs. BMW may be wary, however, of an anonymous Mercedes-Benz executive who described the battery-electric G-Wagen – which went on sale in Australia in June 2025 – as a failure after slow sales. Above: Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology "The car is sitting like lead at dealers; it's a complete flop," the unnamed executive told German business newspaper Handelsblatt. BMW could use hybrid tech, such as the plug-in hybrid V8 powertrain found in the XM. The company has committed to ongoing internal combustion engines for other high-end models including the latest PHEV V8 G90/G99 BMW M5 sedan and wagon. This could provide a rival to the V8-powered Mercedes-AMG G-Wagen. BMW has credibility in the high-performance SUV stakes, but less pedigree in the off-road space where Mercedes-Benz has offered a G-Wagen since 1979. Above: BMW X7 Using the next X5 underpinnings will give the G74 similar dimensions to the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, which in AMG G63 guise measures 4873mm long, 1984mm wide and 1979mm tall with 282mm of ground clearance. The sizing also provides greater opportunity for off-road prowess compared to the larger BMW X7. BMW has over the years offered X5s with an xOffroad package with air suspension and a locking differential, but it has never offered an SUV quite as rugged as the G-Wagen. MORE: Explore the BMW X5 showroomMORE: BMW to stick with six- and eight-cylinder engines Content originally sourced from: BMW is reportedly developing an adventure-focused rival to the iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen as its new flagship off-roader, with production planned for 2029. According to Automotive News, the new model – codenamed G74 – will be based on the BMW X5 SUV and manufactured at the same US factory in Spartanburg, South Carolina. When approached by CarExpert, BMW wouldn't confirm the vehicle, which Automotive News reports won't serve as a volume seller, but instead provide a halo model for the brand like the current, performance-focused XM SUV. Heading off-road also brings BMW into a potentially lucrative sector, given the high transaction prices for the G-Wagen. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Above: BMW XM The new BMW would also face the current L663 Land Rover Defender – which now uses car-like unibody construction, like the X5 – and the BMW-powered, body-on-frame Ineos Grenadier off-roader, as well as the body-on-frame G-Wagen. The G74 will reportedly be a replacement for the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) XM whose production is expected to end in November 2028. What will power the new flagship is still unknown, with BMW having greater success than Mercedes-Benz in transitioning to electric power. The brand set a new sales record in Australia in 2024, and one-third of the vehicles it sold were EVs. BMW may be wary, however, of an anonymous Mercedes-Benz executive who described the battery-electric G-Wagen – which went on sale in Australia in June 2025 – as a failure after slow sales. Above: Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology "The car is sitting like lead at dealers; it's a complete flop," the unnamed executive told German business newspaper Handelsblatt. BMW could use hybrid tech, such as the plug-in hybrid V8 powertrain found in the XM. The company has committed to ongoing internal combustion engines for other high-end models including the latest PHEV V8 G90/G99 BMW M5 sedan and wagon. This could provide a rival to the V8-powered Mercedes-AMG G-Wagen. BMW has credibility in the high-performance SUV stakes, but less pedigree in the off-road space where Mercedes-Benz has offered a G-Wagen since 1979. Above: BMW X7 Using the next X5 underpinnings will give the G74 similar dimensions to the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, which in AMG G63 guise measures 4873mm long, 1984mm wide and 1979mm tall with 282mm of ground clearance. The sizing also provides greater opportunity for off-road prowess compared to the larger BMW X7. BMW has over the years offered X5s with an xOffroad package with air suspension and a locking differential, but it has never offered an SUV quite as rugged as the G-Wagen. MORE: Explore the BMW X5 showroomMORE: BMW to stick with six- and eight-cylinder engines Content originally sourced from: BMW is reportedly developing an adventure-focused rival to the iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen as its new flagship off-roader, with production planned for 2029. According to Automotive News, the new model – codenamed G74 – will be based on the BMW X5 SUV and manufactured at the same US factory in Spartanburg, South Carolina. When approached by CarExpert, BMW wouldn't confirm the vehicle, which Automotive News reports won't serve as a volume seller, but instead provide a halo model for the brand like the current, performance-focused XM SUV. Heading off-road also brings BMW into a potentially lucrative sector, given the high transaction prices for the G-Wagen. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Above: BMW XM The new BMW would also face the current L663 Land Rover Defender – which now uses car-like unibody construction, like the X5 – and the BMW-powered, body-on-frame Ineos Grenadier off-roader, as well as the body-on-frame G-Wagen. The G74 will reportedly be a replacement for the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) XM whose production is expected to end in November 2028. What will power the new flagship is still unknown, with BMW having greater success than Mercedes-Benz in transitioning to electric power. The brand set a new sales record in Australia in 2024, and one-third of the vehicles it sold were EVs. BMW may be wary, however, of an anonymous Mercedes-Benz executive who described the battery-electric G-Wagen – which went on sale in Australia in June 2025 – as a failure after slow sales. Above: Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology "The car is sitting like lead at dealers; it's a complete flop," the unnamed executive told German business newspaper Handelsblatt. BMW could use hybrid tech, such as the plug-in hybrid V8 powertrain found in the XM. The company has committed to ongoing internal combustion engines for other high-end models including the latest PHEV V8 G90/G99 BMW M5 sedan and wagon. This could provide a rival to the V8-powered Mercedes-AMG G-Wagen. BMW has credibility in the high-performance SUV stakes, but less pedigree in the off-road space where Mercedes-Benz has offered a G-Wagen since 1979. Above: BMW X7 Using the next X5 underpinnings will give the G74 similar dimensions to the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, which in AMG G63 guise measures 4873mm long, 1984mm wide and 1979mm tall with 282mm of ground clearance. The sizing also provides greater opportunity for off-road prowess compared to the larger BMW X7. BMW has over the years offered X5s with an xOffroad package with air suspension and a locking differential, but it has never offered an SUV quite as rugged as the G-Wagen. MORE: Explore the BMW X5 showroomMORE: BMW to stick with six- and eight-cylinder engines Content originally sourced from: BMW is reportedly developing an adventure-focused rival to the iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen as its new flagship off-roader, with production planned for 2029. According to Automotive News, the new model – codenamed G74 – will be based on the BMW X5 SUV and manufactured at the same US factory in Spartanburg, South Carolina. When approached by CarExpert, BMW wouldn't confirm the vehicle, which Automotive News reports won't serve as a volume seller, but instead provide a halo model for the brand like the current, performance-focused XM SUV. Heading off-road also brings BMW into a potentially lucrative sector, given the high transaction prices for the G-Wagen. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Above: BMW XM The new BMW would also face the current L663 Land Rover Defender – which now uses car-like unibody construction, like the X5 – and the BMW-powered, body-on-frame Ineos Grenadier off-roader, as well as the body-on-frame G-Wagen. The G74 will reportedly be a replacement for the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) XM whose production is expected to end in November 2028. What will power the new flagship is still unknown, with BMW having greater success than Mercedes-Benz in transitioning to electric power. The brand set a new sales record in Australia in 2024, and one-third of the vehicles it sold were EVs. BMW may be wary, however, of an anonymous Mercedes-Benz executive who described the battery-electric G-Wagen – which went on sale in Australia in June 2025 – as a failure after slow sales. Above: Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology "The car is sitting like lead at dealers; it's a complete flop," the unnamed executive told German business newspaper Handelsblatt. BMW could use hybrid tech, such as the plug-in hybrid V8 powertrain found in the XM. The company has committed to ongoing internal combustion engines for other high-end models including the latest PHEV V8 G90/G99 BMW M5 sedan and wagon. This could provide a rival to the V8-powered Mercedes-AMG G-Wagen. BMW has credibility in the high-performance SUV stakes, but less pedigree in the off-road space where Mercedes-Benz has offered a G-Wagen since 1979. Above: BMW X7 Using the next X5 underpinnings will give the G74 similar dimensions to the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, which in AMG G63 guise measures 4873mm long, 1984mm wide and 1979mm tall with 282mm of ground clearance. The sizing also provides greater opportunity for off-road prowess compared to the larger BMW X7. BMW has over the years offered X5s with an xOffroad package with air suspension and a locking differential, but it has never offered an SUV quite as rugged as the G-Wagen. MORE: Explore the BMW X5 showroomMORE: BMW to stick with six- and eight-cylinder engines Content originally sourced from:
NDTV
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
New Mahindra Bolero Spied With G-Wagen Like Headlights: Watch Video
Mahindra & Mahindra is working on multiple new products. Many of these products have been spotted testing on Indian roads on different occasions. Along with it, the automaker also plans on introducing new concept models in the country on August 15. Before the event, the brand has been consistently teasing these models. Meanwhile, the updated Mahindra Bolero has been spotted testing on Indian roads, hinting at a completely new design for the SUV. Based on the latest spy shot, the updated Mahindra Bolero will come with a completely new front fascia. This consists of a new set of round LED headlamps reminiscent of the design of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen. It is to be noted that the brand uses a similar design for the Thar Roxx with the C-shaped DRLs. This is complemented by a vertical slat grille. The fog lamps are embedded in the lower half of the bumper of the SUV. Along with this, there are multiple changes in the design of the vehicle, all aimed at improving its appeal to consumers. With a boxy design, the brand seems to be aiming at a butch look for the SUV. It now gets more pronounced fenders on the side with plastic cladding. Furthermore, the vehicle seems to have a rather muscular design with a prominent shoulder line. Apart from that, the SUV gets flush-fitted door handles and a new set of alloy wheels. Meanwhile, the rear end of the vehicle has a boot-mounted spare wheel with a new set of vertically-oriented tail lights. View this post on Instagram A post shared by GS Automotives (@gsautomotives_off) Although there is no word on features, the SUV is expected to come packed with multiple elements like a touchscreen infotainment system, climate control, cruise control, traction control, six airbags, and more, like most modern vehicles of the brand. The upcoming Mahindra Bolero will likely be underpinned by the brand's new Flexible Architecture platform with a monocoque chassis. This is engineered to reduce the weight of the vehicle and to accommodate various kinds of powertrains, including hybrids.
