The 2012 Mercedes-Benz G550 is a new five-passenger SUV that is available in only one trim level. The vehicle has been powered by a 5.5 liter V8 engine that is able to generate about 382 hp at 6000 rpm and a torque of 391 ft-lbs at 2800 rpm along with a 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission. It is capable of reaching from 0-60 mph in about 6.6 seconds and the estimated fuel economy is 12 mpg in the city, 15 mpg in the highway and 13 mpg combined. The safety features include front side airbags, side curtain airbags, antilock brakes, traction control and stability control. The 2012 Mercedes-Benz G55 is available with a wheelbase of 112.2 inches, length of 184.5 inches, width of 71.8 inches, height of 76.0 inches, ground clearance of 8.1 inches and it also weighs about 3500 lbs. The interior features include navigation system, COMAND interface with four-button directional pad and simple climate controls. There is a storage space of 79.5 cubic feet once the rear seats are flipped forward with large humps on both side of the cargo floor. The 2012 Mercedes-Benz G550 offers a comfortable ride on the highway with slow steering on the dirt. The exterior features are 18 inch alloy wheels, rear side-hinged door, variable intermittent rain sensing wipers, power steel sunroof and more. Other optional features include AMG dual exhaust, carbon look exterior molding, two-tone leather seating, piano black wood trim and leather-covered dashboard along with gray contrast stitching.
