{"id":151285,"date":"2026-03-13T15:00:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T13:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ldaily.ua\/?post_type=news&p=151285"},"modified":"2026-03-11T21:58:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T19:58:55","slug":"bmw-buduye-konkurenta-mercedes-g-class","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/ldaily.ua\/en\/news\/bmw-buduye-konkurenta-mercedes-g-class\/","title":{"rendered":"BMW Is Building a Rival to the Mercedes G-Class"},"content":{"rendered":"

BMW<\/span><\/span> is working on a new SUV designed to compete with the iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Class<\/span><\/span>, according to Motor1<\/span><\/span>. Official information about the model remains limited, but more details about the upcoming vehicle are gradually emerging within the industry.<\/p>\n

According to insiders, the project is internally known at BMW under the codename G74, although this name is unlikely to be used for the production model. If the vehicle reaches the market, it could receive the traditional X designation, similar to the BMW X5<\/span><\/span>, BMW X6<\/span><\/span>, or BMW X7<\/span><\/span>. A separate positioning similar to the flagship BMW XM<\/span><\/span> is also possible.<\/p>\n

The new crossover is expected to become a technological showcase for the brand and could replace the XM at the top of the lineup sometime after 2028.<\/p>\n

Preliminary reports suggest the vehicle will be built on a modified version of BMW\u2019s CLAR platform<\/span><\/span>, which underpins several large BMW models. This architecture already serves as the basis for crossovers such as the X5 and XM, but it is expected to be significantly reinforced for the new SUV to provide genuine off-road capability.<\/p>\n

The design remains a mystery for now, as test prototypes have not yet been spotted. The new model is expected to feature more \u201cboxy\u201d proportions and a vertical silhouette typical of classic off-road vehicles. It may also include large off-road tires, increased ground clearance, and protective body cladding.<\/p>\n

Stylistically, the SUV will likely incorporate elements of BMW\u2019s new Neue Klasse<\/span><\/span>, already introduced with the latest BMW iX3<\/span><\/span> and BMW X5<\/span><\/span>. The interior is rumored to follow the minimalist style of future BMW models, featuring a large central display and a panoramic screen stretching along the lower edge of the windshield. A third row of seats is also expected.<\/p>\n

There is no confirmed information yet about powertrains, but the model will likely offer several options. One candidate is the 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 used in the BMW X5 M<\/span><\/span> and BMW XM<\/span><\/span>. It will most likely be paired with a hybrid system. Although a fully electric version is not ruled out, BMW may decide against it, considering the weak results of the electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

A high-performance version developed by BMW M<\/span><\/span> could also appear. The division\u2019s head, Frank van Meel<\/span><\/span>, has previously hinted that the company is considering creating an SUV with the M badge.<\/p>\n

If the model reaches production, it will be very expensive. For comparison, the Mercedes-Benz G550<\/span><\/span> starts at about $155,000 in the United States, while the Mercedes-AMG G63<\/span><\/span> costs nearly $200,000. Therefore, BMW\u2019s future SUV will likely be priced above $150,000.<\/p>\n

According to preliminary estimates, the model could debut in late 2028 or early 2029, with production planned for the second half of 2029. The vehicle may be assembled at BMW\u2019s plant in Spartanburg<\/span><\/span>, where several of the brand\u2019s large crossovers are already produced.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":151286,"menu_order":0,"template":"","newscat":[9],"newstag":[],"issues":[],"class_list":["post-151285","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","newscat-novosti"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ldaily.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/151285","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ldaily.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ldaily.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ldaily.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/151286"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ldaily.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=151285"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"newscat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ldaily.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/newscat?post=151285"},{"taxonomy":"newstag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ldaily.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/newstag?post=151285"},{"taxonomy":"issues","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ldaily.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/issues?post=151285"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}