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From the Strip club to the Dakar: The Mercedes G-Wagon Can Do Anything You Want

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  • Опубликовано: 15 авг 2024
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    The Mercedes G-Wagon is, in car terms, a living legend. First produced in 1979, the model is often mistaken as a military vehicle turned road-car, but the truth is actually the other way round.
    Either way, the G-Wagon is loved by militaries and 4x4 enthusiasts around the world. But the latest iteration, which debuted in 2018, is a very expensive and very luxurious interpretation of the G-Wagon formula.
    This might explain why the G-Wagon has become such a pop culture icon. Sought after by Justin Bieber, the Kardashians and successful stripclub owners, we try to answer how one of the best offroad vehicles ever made crossed over to become a status symbol for the rich and famous.
    Oh, and our video guy Ciro De Siena also takes it to an offroad rally track to try and realise his dream of doing the Dakar.
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    0:00 Intro
    0:42 How did the G-Wagon become so cool
    1:47 How the G-Wagon is built
    2:02 How it feels to drive a G-Wagon
    2:39 Pricing in South Africa
    3:13 Driving in the Dakar desert
    4:58 How long it took to develop the G-Wagon
    5:16 Was the G-Wagon designed to be a military car?
    6:02 G-Wagon race victories and Honorary titles
    6:54 Traction
    7:37 Torque and weight
    9:15 Tire pressure leak
    9:58 An overview of the G-Wagon
    10:52 Closing

Комментарии • 154

  • @mondlimkhanyiswa1206
    @mondlimkhanyiswa1206 3 года назад +37

    To be honest, I always thought that G wagons are overrated and pricey, but Ciro you really did change that narrative I had. My eyes are totally reborn when it comes to looking at this machine. Indeed a great car with a great history. Thanks man 🙌

    • @TorqueDriven
      @TorqueDriven 3 года назад +5

      yes they quite worth every penny!

    • @Malisti04
      @Malisti04 3 года назад

      I still don't like it. Looks like a Toyota venture to me.

    • @patlophamotse5836
      @patlophamotse5836 3 года назад +2

      @@Malisti04 just made my day😂😂😂

    • @patlophamotse5836
      @patlophamotse5836 3 года назад

      @@TorqueDriven nope

  • @nhletelojoshua4084
    @nhletelojoshua4084 3 года назад +31

    Finally. A overdue review

  • @baller-fk5ng
    @baller-fk5ng 3 года назад +24

    One of my dream cars😍 The G wagon, a Porsche 911 Turbo S and a cool hot hatch would be my ultimate garage

    • @Patrick_T_Peni
      @Patrick_T_Peni 3 года назад +2

      67% of your garage is similar to mine... the G and the 911 (specifically the 992) turbo s. I'll replace the hot hatch with the S63.

    • @glennmphomakhoba8627
      @glennmphomakhoba8627 Год назад +1

      You need a bakkie in that garage

  • @CdeMaDaejsAripi
    @CdeMaDaejsAripi 3 года назад +17

    "I wish a car wouldn't make me feel so important" 🤣🤣

  • @oomstu
    @oomstu 3 года назад +29

    I bet not many actually see an off road track in their lifetime considering the price.

  • @DiveshRSA
    @DiveshRSA 3 года назад +10

    I genuinely laughed out loud more than once. Your films are such high quality. And I love how u guys aren’t just reviewing cars anymore, but telling stories. Superb stuff

  • @sbu928
    @sbu928 2 года назад +2

    Dude you have one the best reviews online period.. Can't believe i took so long to start following you

  • @ozemsadventureofrandomstuf252
    @ozemsadventureofrandomstuf252 3 года назад +13

    What an awesome review mate. To be honest you really are becoming one of South Africa’s greatest car reviewers ever?!!🧏🏾‍♂️🙆🏾‍♂️however, being grossly behind when it comes to money, I can’t help but say as much as this car is amazing it’s R3m! I can get me an A45 AMG s plus still have change to get a fully kitted Toyota Hilux Dakar model which I can dedicate to off-roading or if I wanna brag a special edition SR. Things are getting bad financially but for me it will be money well spent and I will still dice most people on road with my AMG 45. The role of genius is not to complicate the simple, but to simplify the complicated.

    • @TorqueDriven
      @TorqueDriven 3 года назад +2

      I agree with you 100%. also if i had ridiculous money yes but unfortunately we need to take in2 account "value for money"

    • @patlophamotse5836
      @patlophamotse5836 3 года назад

      Totally agree!🔥👌🏾

  • @arslanalam4325
    @arslanalam4325 2 года назад +1

    The most honest review of a Gwagon i have everything seen, truely anybody can fall in love with this machine, love at first sight

  • @shivasimashau5750
    @shivasimashau5750 3 года назад +5

    Hahaha. That Mavericks intro! 🤣👏🏾👌🏾

  • @anelesibanda9389
    @anelesibanda9389 3 года назад +10

    The drone shots ✊🏿

  • @CatharsisMusicLounge
    @CatharsisMusicLounge 3 года назад +7

    The king of SUVs

  • @tmashego08
    @tmashego08 3 года назад +3

    One of the greatest cinematic shots and sound edits you've ever done. U killed the camera work . damn

    • @Carscoza
      @Carscoza  3 года назад +2

      Thanks so much! That means a lot to us. Thanks for watching

  • @Patrick_T_Peni
    @Patrick_T_Peni 3 года назад +2

    I've heard a few ignorant ones say "the G wagon is a Toyota Venture that went to private school." I say good luck to any Venture that tries to do what this beast can achieve.... actually, goodbye is more accurate.

  • @Isexwayiso
    @Isexwayiso 3 года назад +10

    First it's cool that you can get Mercedes to let you drive the car the way it was intended.
    Second that last part killed me...there is a piece of steel in here 😭😭😭😭

  • @MutsyChils
    @MutsyChils 3 года назад +3

    I love the G and your review has cemented my goal to buy one

  • @skerminkel9971
    @skerminkel9971 3 года назад +62

    Sorry, but the gangsters, pop stars and random celebrities totally ruined the image of the car for me.

    • @ld9387
      @ld9387 3 года назад

      True

    • @John_code
      @John_code 3 года назад +14

      Nope , because of their buying power that's the reason the car is still in production.
      They are basically the reason these type of cars are around otherwise merc would have stopped production which they almost did

    • @John_code
      @John_code 3 года назад

      @Ronin Adrian and @warrenanthony you been going around RUclips posting this rubbish the both of you . Get a life

    • @jeff1595
      @jeff1595 3 года назад

      @@John_code jeez calm down fanboy

    • @John_code
      @John_code 3 года назад +1

      @@jeff1595 what's there to be calm about ? Perhaps you need to address your perception or interpretation of statements instead

  • @jaymaster103
    @jaymaster103 3 года назад +3

    This was a very refreshing video, danko Ciro!!

  • @siphesihlekhumalo6137
    @siphesihlekhumalo6137 2 года назад +2

    I can't believe I'm blushing over a car review

  • @mberman396
    @mberman396 3 года назад +2

    Epic video! Love the off-road segment looks like too much fun! Where is this 'rally track' exactly, might be worth a visit for some shenanigans!

  • @AgustynhoMagimba12
    @AgustynhoMagimba12 3 года назад +3

    It made my day. I've been waiting for this video for a long time.Well done guys!

  • @coolbreeze45
    @coolbreeze45 3 года назад +3

    What a great car. Unfortunately a dream that will never happen, especially at that price. Great review. Keep it rolling.

    • @davidmashishi2080
      @davidmashishi2080 3 года назад +4

      Get your skin in the game and come up with a plan.

  • @johanneswehrmann
    @johanneswehrmann 3 года назад +17

    I hate it when someone wants to give their Suzuki Jimny a G-Wagon look. As a J-Wagon owner that’s pure blasphemy. 😤😁

    • @DjiCandi
      @DjiCandi 3 года назад +6

      Its the closest, us peasants will get to the G. I'd do it 😂

    • @odysseusgeorgiades2509
      @odysseusgeorgiades2509 3 года назад +3

      i see what you did there

    • @labourlawact7826
      @labourlawact7826 3 года назад +1

      The Jimny actually looks more like a GWagon, than a g wagon itself.
      The Mercedes looks like a limousine, but the Jimny looks ready for anything.

  • @mukwanofred9147
    @mukwanofred9147 3 года назад +3

    G wagon unstoppable, coolest off-road SUV. Am lucky to own 1999 modal

  • @luyaasivile5281
    @luyaasivile5281 3 года назад +5

    Great analogy for traction control 😂

  • @listroleelee1364
    @listroleelee1364 3 года назад +3

    thanks for the review

  • @chumamakuba4719
    @chumamakuba4719 3 года назад +6

    1min and 7sec an already... Hahahahaha "successful strip club owners" hahahaha... I get it. Keep doing your thing man. Loving it :-)

  • @sorabel4780
    @sorabel4780 3 года назад +2

    Nice vid keep the good work!

  • @zdy7529
    @zdy7529 3 года назад +8

    bring us the p-series review

  • @AnnihilationXable
    @AnnihilationXable Год назад +1

    Come to Botswana brother! You're very welcome here

  • @TorqueDriven
    @TorqueDriven 3 года назад +5

    G Wagon! Such a sexy expensive aero dymanic, elegant, sensational..
    SHOULD I SAY MORE! 😎❤️. we cant wait to review this beast!

    • @ElLebza
      @ElLebza 3 года назад +2

      Aero dynamic? As a brick maybe.

    • @thegreatafrican3367
      @thegreatafrican3367 3 года назад

      @@ElLebza or as a fridge😭

    • @bigbadwolf9513
      @bigbadwolf9513 3 года назад

      Aerodynamic as the pyramids of Giza

    • @thegreatafrican3367
      @thegreatafrican3367 3 года назад +1

      @@bigbadwolf9513 actually pyramids could be very aerodynamic if you put them on their side

  • @Hamilton_ZA
    @Hamilton_ZA 3 года назад +2

    Why are cars in South Africa so expensive?

  • @wulfmechanic6979
    @wulfmechanic6979 3 года назад +2

    Long time coming 🙌

  • @PastorK23
    @PastorK23 Год назад

    "I just feel so important" 😅😂😂😂😂😂

  • @TycoonRR
    @TycoonRR 3 года назад +5

    Wait hold up let’s forget about the G for a second.... why are driving around with the party blower thingy.....?🤔

  • @thabsmashego676
    @thabsmashego676 3 года назад +1

    The g wagon stronger than time edition is truly something amazing.
    I was thoroughly impressed when I saw one, I will take that over the AMG any day

  • @justindavids9675
    @justindavids9675 3 года назад +1

    Hi where is this track? Whats the name?

  • @basilmukhari5535
    @basilmukhari5535 3 года назад +1

    Yet another great review 💯

  • @mariusvanniekerk7707
    @mariusvanniekerk7707 3 года назад

    Even though my wife said I don't have to buy a big bakkie or something to compensate for something else.
    She is happy with what I have to offer, I would still like to have one in my driveway 🇿🇦

  • @K1RA2345
    @K1RA2345 3 года назад +16

    Plot twist: a Hilux is the film vehicle

    • @jeff1595
      @jeff1595 3 года назад +3

      You don't know the difference between plot twist and reality

  • @zethumajeke7508
    @zethumajeke7508 3 года назад +2

    Damn parashoot 👌

  • @kawasaki5969
    @kawasaki5969 3 года назад +1

    How did one of the best suvs used by military become so cool ??? =Hip-hop

  • @kmuinde
    @kmuinde 3 года назад

    They look sooooooo cool and unique I love them. The new landrover difender is cool too

  • @nemiaidid
    @nemiaidid 3 года назад

    The video title and the thumbnail got me LMAO

  • @bongivanheerden3673
    @bongivanheerden3673 3 года назад +2

    "Strip club to Dakar"😂😂😅

  • @kaslingovender
    @kaslingovender 3 года назад

    Lovely review... next time you get a G-Wagon take it rock-climbing (would love to see that)

  • @innocentiuskilonzo8037
    @innocentiuskilonzo8037 3 года назад

    Finally,been waiting for the Big G

  • @likemike4764
    @likemike4764 3 года назад +1

    You are welcome to come to Botswana 🇧🇼 anytime 😎 👌

  • @ivanthegreatkenyan6647
    @ivanthegreatkenyan6647 3 года назад

    Great review I need one

  • @Himjones500
    @Himjones500 3 года назад +2

    Mercesdes 🔥❤😍👑

  • @RynoLeGrange
    @RynoLeGrange 3 года назад

    so it needs better tyres at R2.3mil?

  • @jacobuskriel
    @jacobuskriel 3 года назад

    Guys this is great content! Keep it up! Did you use the DJI FPV to get some of the drone shots?

  • @budgetoverlander682
    @budgetoverlander682 Год назад

    When will you guys do a review on the Toyota FJ Cruiser?

  • @Fluterra
    @Fluterra 2 года назад +1

    My god, it’s half the price in Canada

  • @sibusisombhele3880
    @sibusisombhele3880 3 года назад

    I have this engine on the GLe its a peach, i often drop hatch backs from Germany. I would buy this car to keep

  • @declansgamereview6523
    @declansgamereview6523 3 года назад +17

    That price though - no wonder there are not many of them around. Definitely not worth it even if you are filthy rich.

    • @namechecksout6300
      @namechecksout6300 3 года назад +4

      You are dead wrong! These things are quite common around JHB and certain areas in Pretoria.

    • @mypictureisisorrowproducti3710
      @mypictureisisorrowproducti3710 3 года назад +1

      @@namechecksout6300 I’ve seen a fair share in Durban too

  • @DD-lb6lu
    @DD-lb6lu 3 года назад

    It's not about the car it's all about the driver

  • @Mr.T6338
    @Mr.T6338 3 года назад +1

    Between range rover sport svr n the Mercedes-Benz G400d . Hm my choice 🤔 svr wen it comes to budgets

  • @sbuwieguwie20
    @sbuwieguwie20 3 года назад +2

    The new redesigned g wagan is will be released soon

  • @jamdc2000
    @jamdc2000 3 года назад +2

    Sorry guys, but Ickx won only 8 races, he has 25 podium finishes; if he had 25 wins he'd had taken Sir Stirling Moss' place (rip) as the greatest driver who never was an F1 Champion

  • @labourlawact7826
    @labourlawact7826 3 года назад

    Pity you didn't show us much of the interior, the back seats, and the "boot". I actually waited for that.
    No sweat, just curious.
    And on road performance?

  • @Luvaido
    @Luvaido 3 года назад

    Where is the rally circuit outside Cape Town? What's the name of it?

  • @abbasova18
    @abbasova18 2 года назад

    jeep trackhwak v8 video plizz 🙏 color black edition pilzzz 🙏🙏🙏

  • @ming5360
    @ming5360 3 года назад

    Can you plz do a review/test drive on Audi a1 would really like it

  • @lorenzowillemse422
    @lorenzowillemse422 3 года назад +1

    Very cute Toyota Venture

  • @zuzumuzingomane8385
    @zuzumuzingomane8385 3 года назад +2

    Gelandewagen. One day, is one day.

  • @CG-dz9fl
    @CG-dz9fl 3 года назад

    Anyone know where in Cape Town this track is please? Or the name of it?

  • @loxleykay1435
    @loxleykay1435 3 года назад

    The best of the best!

  • @stanleykhomo3155
    @stanleykhomo3155 3 года назад

    How much fual did you use and price

  • @emzitodemob
    @emzitodemob 3 года назад +2

    nooooice!

  • @Solwazi34
    @Solwazi34 3 года назад

    😂😂😂😂😂 now that's how you start a car review

  • @bongibuthelezi2454
    @bongibuthelezi2454 3 года назад

    Please test-drive the new 2021 VW Golf R

  • @jeromep3182
    @jeromep3182 3 года назад

    Just a well built vehicle from Mercedes Benz I think of hummer would have stuck to the H1 model like how Mercedes Benz did with their G wagon then it would still be around

  • @TehMr
    @TehMr 3 года назад

    The lag and refresh rate on the screens is truly disgusting for such an expensive car with end electronics,but hey it’s taken 40 years for a facelift

  • @mrgoldkilla294
    @mrgoldkilla294 2 года назад +1

    Who would ever take a G Wagon off-road

  • @rovoski101
    @rovoski101 3 года назад

    Not sure indestructible means unreliable. Only 300 000! its reliability seems to be questionable taking into account that this vehicle is never taken outdoors.

  • @rccroatiachannel4633
    @rccroatiachannel4633 3 года назад

    I have only Tamiya 1/10 scale ..Wish I had Real one one day

  • @TShawn64
    @TShawn64 10 месяцев назад

    Lol re-writing history, no the Shah asked Mercedes to design a miitary vehicle that could go anywhere, he owned substantial shares in Mercedes.
    In fact, the Shah himself who was behind the making of this vehicle. An important shareholder in Daimler-Benz, the Shah of Iran had a 25% stake in the company.

  • @lungelontombela2585
    @lungelontombela2585 3 года назад +1

    The best or Nothing

  • @automotivenews8615
    @automotivenews8615 3 года назад

    Super expensive and powerful Toyota Venture😝

  • @MachoMandem
    @MachoMandem 2 года назад

    You're welcome to elope to Botswana anytime!

  • @mnelisi
    @mnelisi 3 года назад

    Time stamps please 🙏

  • @umbhacanga
    @umbhacanga 3 года назад

    Yes!!!

  • @SigZA
    @SigZA 3 года назад

    Not a word about the boot space 🙄

  • @tbonesteak4961
    @tbonesteak4961 3 года назад

    Legend

  • @nhlanhla_unleashed10
    @nhlanhla_unleashed10 Год назад

    No one is ever going to drive their G Wagon offroad like that. I would have liked a more realistic review

  • @dibsaikia302
    @dibsaikia302 11 месяцев назад

    Jimmy Kimmel does amazing car reviews I see!

  • @Rouxenator
    @Rouxenator 3 года назад

    62k cars CIro you say ?! How many of them being unique to SA cars? You can discount VW because a VW is like having shoes in SA - everyone does - or gets murdered just to get their pair of shoes.
    Peugeot 407 Coupe - what a deal.
    Opel Corsa - any model - better than a Polo.
    G-wagon - no leaky Landy answer

  • @yolandalydia7018
    @yolandalydia7018 2 года назад

    Mercedes Benz AMG G550

  • @sandilemdakane4760
    @sandilemdakane4760 3 года назад

    You reviewed the g class with the wrong engine 💔😪

  • @wilsonmutsago
    @wilsonmutsago 3 года назад

    With that price I can have the, Latest Toyota Hilux,Ford Ranger and maybe Ford Everest

  • @gamejunkie6519
    @gamejunkie6519 3 года назад

    I found it a little offensive that you used the word "tons"

  • @ralphd1697
    @ralphd1697 3 года назад

    Nice video but I don’t see anything in that video that any 4 wheel drive sedan can’t do.

  • @anemathaga
    @anemathaga 3 года назад

    what an advert

  • @rajenmoodley9954
    @rajenmoodley9954 3 года назад

    P series

  • @vainondovala6578
    @vainondovala6578 3 года назад +1

    Overpriced Box comes to mind for me.
    On second thought, all German cars are overpriced. Prestige, Heritage and pedigree thats what you're paying for. Is it worth the dinheiro🤔. Nao!!

  • @ellishaindobo1794
    @ellishaindobo1794 3 года назад

    300k Gelandewagens in the world. Auw.

  • @saucerer4844
    @saucerer4844 3 года назад

    Too cheap for G63 huh cars.co.za

  • @andrelakay4052
    @andrelakay4052 3 года назад

    so the owner took an uber home to joburg.

  • @mothusimanaka8060
    @mothusimanaka8060 3 года назад

    Why didn't you just use a G63?

    • @ld9387
      @ld9387 3 года назад +1

      They obviously never had one available to use.