Powerful, Superior and Diesel-powered: The new Mercedes-Benz G 350d

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July 24, 2020

Powerful, comfortable, superior – the point of entry to the G-Class is here in the Philippines and even more fuel efficient - the new G 350 d. It delivers performance, safety, modern assistance systems and excellent handling. The powertrain line-up is now being expanded with an efficient diesel variant.

Powering the new G 350d is in-line 6-cylinder diesel engine that displaces 2,925 cc and delivers a solid 286 horsepower and churns out a stonking 600 Nm of torque. The powerful diesel engine is paired with efficient emissions reduction that is installed directly at the engine. This contributes to faster effectiveness of the catalytic converter and the diesel particulate filter. Thanks to the near-engine insulated configuration, the emission control system has little heat loss and ideal operating conditions.

The new G 350 d looks impressive on the outside with 19-inch 5-twin spoke light alloy wheels, metallic paintwork, and front illuminated door sill panels. The LED High Performance Headlights make a powerful final touch. On the inside, you will find a cutting-edge technology starting with KEYLESS-GO function.

The G 350d boasts high-quality interior with leather seats, leather grab handles for front passengers, an automatic dimming interior mirror and ambient lighting in 64 colours and 10 colour schemes. The media interface cable is also exciting with a widescreen cockpit resolution display with 12.3inch screen diagonal for instrument displays.

The G 350 d is outstanding both on and off the road. The DYNAMIC SELECT with up to five drive modes for the G-Class is a standard. This allows adjusting the vehicle characteristics in seconds at the touch of a button, as the system modifies the characteristics of the engine, transmission, suspension, and steering at the driver's behest.

In addition, the G 350 d offers a host of driver assistance systems such as ADAPTIVE Brake Lights and Active Braking Assist to prevent impending collisions or mitigate their consequences and assist the driver during emergency braking. If necessary, it will brake autonomously if the driver takes no action to defuse a detected dangerous situation.

Partly due to the new quiet and harmonious diesel engine, the G 350 d proves to be extremely comfortable, even on long distances. When driving, the exhaust system and the engine, which is also willing to rev at higher engine speeds, produce much less noise and vibrations in the interior. To reduce engine noise, the engine mounts of the diesel engine are actively controlled for the first time. At higher engine speeds, the two engine mounts are automatically made stiffer, which has positive effects on the vibration comfort and the driving dynamics.

The new G 350 d boasts of a fine mix of off-roading ability and creature comforts that Mercedes-Benz is known for. On the road, the “G” is as agile as it is comfortable and provides the driver with a better steering feel. The off-roader stays on track more solidly, and is nimble and effortless when driving off- road.

The new G 350 d is available at any Mercedes-Benz showroom near you. Visit the dealership at Edsa Greenhills, Bonifacio Global City, Alabang or Cebu City to view the unit. You may also go to www.mercedes-benz.ph to know more.

Suggested Retail Price is Php 10,890,000.

About the Author

Randolph de Leon
Randy is a person with disability (PWD), a partially-blinded person with only his left eye functioning. Since childhood, the automobile has always been his passion, and is able to express it through photography and most recently, through writing as well. Outside the motoring beat, Randy spends time manning the media aspect of his business which he co-founded with his sister/college classmate. It's called Dragonlight Wellness and Solutions, a multi-business venture centering on improving peoples' lives through earning.