Mercedes G-Class Junior: baby electric 4WD confirmed

A baby G-Class will take on the urban jungle as a pint-sized, retro-inspired electric 4WD.

The 'Little G' model was confirmed by Mercedes during its pre-show presentation for the 2023 IAA Mobility event.

The announcement was accompanied by a 'g-Class' slide featuring a silhouette that indicated the model will very much be a mini retro off-roader inspired by its famous bigger brother, the G-Class (pictured below).

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"There will be a smaller version of one of our most iconic shapes; yes, there will be a 'Little G'," said Mercedes boss Ola Källenius (main image).

"We fully understand the responsibililty this entails. Be assured the 'Little G' will be electric, it will be capable, and it will be instantly recongnisable. And it will be a lot of fun to drive on and off the road - that's a promise."

The g-Class will use the same 800-volt Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA) platform as the next-generation electric CLA that was previewed at the show with the Concept CLA Class four-door 'coupe'.

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Mercedes has already announced an electric version of the G-Class with the EQG concept (above), which will debut in mid 2024.

The 'g-Class' will have a natural direct rival with speculation that Land Rover is developing an electric baby Defender.

Other MMA family models will include the next CLA Shooting Brake wagon, and successors to the EQA compact SUV and EQB seven-seater SUV.

MMA models can be RWD or AWD and will utilise a highly efficient electric drivetrain that can offer up to 750km in range. Gaining up to 400km of range in 15 minutes will also be possible through 250kW DC charging, says Mercedes.