Mercedes-Benz New Zealand is launching a Land Cruiser 70 competitor in the form of the G-Professional 300 CDI cab chassis.
It is building the G-Professional 300 CDI cab chassis at the same facility as the G-Class off-roader and leveraging the decades of continuous improvement of the “G-wagen’s” off-road capability.
The “G-Pro” carries a 2,085kg payload (4,490 kg GVM) without a tray.
It offers a reinforced chassis and suspension achieving 245 mm ground clearance; three differential locks that can be shifted to low-range on the move; 650 mm fording depth and adjustable engine speed control.
The G-Pro utilises decades of off-road experience in the continuous development of the “Geländewagen” to bring a new level of heavy lifting to the cab chassis market.
External features fitted as standard include a snorkel; bull bar, headlight and indicator protection painted in black; radiator and sump shields; 16-inch alloy wheels and all-terrain tyres.
A walk-on bonnet featuring reinforcement (load limit 100kg) and a non-slip coating is available, as is a cyclonic air filter that is designed to separate dirt and dust from the air before entering the traditional panel air filter under the bonnet.
Designed for drivers working in dry, dusty conditions, it includes a replacement snorkel and clear Perspex case for visual inspection of dust build-up.
Fitted with permanent all-wheel-drive with a 50:50 front-rear split, the G-Pro has a recommended maximum fording depth of 650mm; an approach angle of 38° and departure angle of 35°; and a break-over point of 22°.
It has a recommended towing capacity of 2,210kg (braked) and 750kg (unbraked), and a gross vehicle mass (GVM) of 4,490kg (4.49 tonnes).
The fuel tank has a 96-litre capacity; two 12-volt batteries are fitted, as well as a warning system for tyre air loss. A spare wheel is supplied plus two wheel chocks.
No tray is supplied at the time of sale.
Inside the cab, the G-Pro has vinyl seat covers, two water drain plugs, rubber floor mats, storage boxes under both seats, air-conditioning, armrests for both driver and passenger, and a lockable glovebox.
Paint finishes include white or black or one of four colour finishes, which are a no-cost option (Desert Sand, Deep Orange, Flame Red or Fir Green).
The 3.0-litre V6 turbo diesel produces 135kW at 3800rpm and 400Nm from 1600 to 2000 rpm, sending its power via a five-speed automatic transmission.
The G-Pro has an electronic stability programme (ESP®) with selectable on/off function, anti-lock braking system (ABS), brake assist (BAS), and electronic brake force distribution (EBD).
Occupants are protected by a driver’s and passenger airbag, and security is taken care of by an electronic immobiliser and central locking.
The new G-Professional 300 CDI is now available to order at $129,900.
