2018 Mercedes-Benz G550 - Old German Relic Is Alive & Well

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Few production vehicles are as iconic as the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon. Despite its age, Mercedes continues to attract celebrities and very wealthy clients into its showrooms. While an all-new G-Class is coming at the end of this year, the current model still has the looks, prestige, off capability, and refinement to go toe to toe with the best luxury SUV's money can buy. Just be sure you don't actually need to carry too many people in the back seat or need something that actually gets over 20 MPG on the highway.

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  • @lisamuel41
    @lisamuel416 жыл бұрын

    im just here to check is this car sounds solid and high quality when shut the door

  • @PLATINUM2U

    @PLATINUM2U

    6 жыл бұрын

    Li Samuel 😂😂😂😂

  • @robertmcgee3616

    @robertmcgee3616

    6 жыл бұрын

    LOL

  • @rhgs9902

    @rhgs9902

    5 жыл бұрын

    @ 4:45 lmao

  • @johnandrewservice8598
    @johnandrewservice85984 жыл бұрын

    It looks exactly like my 1991 Mitsubishi Montero LS. I really liked that vehicle.

  • @IIApollyonII
    @IIApollyonII6 жыл бұрын

    that brown and black interior my god its gorgeous

  • @Redfeather80
    @Redfeather806 жыл бұрын

    Really like that Mercedes kept some traditional truck features like the turn key and button on the door handles

  • @Sevan_UP
    @Sevan_UP6 жыл бұрын

    It’s supposed to be inspired by its old history, but that’s no excuse to not include modern tech. It’s 2018 already and the g wagon should have all the tech in it

  • @Enzo-G63
    @Enzo-G634 жыл бұрын

    The 2013-2018 exterior looks so much better then the 2019

  • @jordancatcher6663
    @jordancatcher66636 жыл бұрын

    This was something I wasn't expecting.

  • @FrankW1029
    @FrankW10296 жыл бұрын

    interior is pretty updated imo. consider this thing is 40 years old. I'd love to own one, but can't afford it. If apocalypses come, this or any G-Wagon would be the truck to be in.

  • @mapledoodle5516
    @mapledoodle55166 жыл бұрын

    I’m surprised how small this is. Considering the price and all.

  • @aayangoverski3437
    @aayangoverski34376 жыл бұрын

    Redline Reviews, you should review more expensive cars like this. By the way, I love your channel and keep up the awesome work!

  • @SavagexRaccoon

    @SavagexRaccoon

    6 жыл бұрын

    aayan goverski why if most of his audience are a bunch of bus riders who will never afford cars like these theres a reason most of his popular vids are mainstream suvs or sub 40k sports cars like the Camaro ss

  • @streetkiazNewMexico

    @streetkiazNewMexico

    6 жыл бұрын

    More Kia's!

  • @Mario_Gillette

    @Mario_Gillette

    6 жыл бұрын

    SavagexRaccoon You're absolutely right, but once in a while, this "other half" vehicles are pretty cool to see too.

  • @CalvinHikes
    @CalvinHikes6 жыл бұрын

    You're always out here. Maybe it's time for a move to beautiful Portland Oregon!

  • @ArnelakaPanda
    @ArnelakaPanda6 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful classic! Love the G class great review Sofyon.

  • @KirkKreifels
    @KirkKreifels6 жыл бұрын

    Ancient engineering at a legendary price tag. I'll take a LX 570 please with unbreakable reliability please.

  • @dogchainsaw3923

    @dogchainsaw3923

    6 жыл бұрын

    LEXUriouS Kirk you would take a boring Lexus over the Germans? You must have no fun and class

  • @KirkKreifels

    @KirkKreifels

    6 жыл бұрын

    D Phantom97 paying extra for repairs and hanging out at the dealership are no fun. Besides, I tend to have far more fun once I get out of my vehicle than being in it. Cheers!

  • @jarekjellison817

    @jarekjellison817

    6 жыл бұрын

    Typical Japanese auto fanboys... shame.

  • @KirkKreifels

    @KirkKreifels

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jarek Jellison all auto fanboys, shame. It's all in good fun mate. None of the car companies care about people, just $$$. Once you realize that it's all fun and games.

  • @user-oq3lv6lv7x

    @user-oq3lv6lv7x

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jarek Jellison sorry had two mercedes that had major problems, they’re not the same as they used to be . All computerized now

  • @aayangoverski3437
    @aayangoverski34376 жыл бұрын

    To be honest, this car is a car that you would BUY for fun and for joy. Not for daily duty. Yes to prove my point, the materials aren't as lovely as other MB products, some old school features like no push button start on this particular model, no auto up windows, only down, no smart key access, and no felt lined glove box. But overall, if I had the money, I would DEFINITELY buy this car no matter what because of how much fun it is to drive

  • @Tbot2020
    @Tbot20206 жыл бұрын

    I love redline reviews.

  • @22Kevi
    @22Kevi6 жыл бұрын

    Awesome vid, love your reactions to driving this car!

  • @adbt20
    @adbt206 жыл бұрын

    I love your review Sofyan, as always! This is such a polarizing vehicle, but you were good at pointing out its ups and downs. I can't wait for the new G-wagen review!

  • @jrcook333
    @jrcook3336 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been waiting for this video

  • @cardonutz9256
    @cardonutz92566 жыл бұрын

    Awesome review! Great job 👍

  • @sammyhtb
    @sammyhtb6 жыл бұрын

    I love your detailed but concise reviews and this one delivers as always! Would love to here in depth ownership videos about your 718, things like running costs reliability gas mileage etc.

  • @lennykibet6689
    @lennykibet66896 жыл бұрын

    The windows are also automatic to close. Just close it and hold the button in the "close" position for 10 seconds then open. It just needs resetting.

  • @1malikalik

    @1malikalik

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @7THxSIGN
    @7THxSIGN9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for such an in depth excellent review!

  • @connorbasile
    @connorbasile6 жыл бұрын

    Greatest vehicle ever made (to me.)

  • @kirath1745
    @kirath17456 жыл бұрын

    Great reviews man, keep up the great work. Just subscribed!

  • @ashton3002
    @ashton30026 жыл бұрын

    Where’d you get those glasses? 😭😭😭 i want a pair. But awesome review as always 🤗

  • @joshuaf5515
    @joshuaf55156 жыл бұрын

    That is one nice Jeep look alike

  • @EricFortuneJr.
    @EricFortuneJr.6 жыл бұрын

    There’s something about the old school flare that reassures you that this truck is capable, solid and dependable. Who needs smart entry anyway?? It doesn’t always respond to the key fob even when you try to start it up. I’d prefer it if a lot of manufacturers would retain at least one model throughout their lineup kept this traditional approach.

  • @JakeVZW
    @JakeVZW6 жыл бұрын

    This is definitely a love it or hate it kind of vehicle, and I'm not a fan. If I were in the market for that kind of SUV, I'd choose a Cayenne over the G-Wagon without thinking twice. I'm not an SUV person anyway and almost always prefer BMW to Mercedes, but I do love a Porsche too. I would love to have a Cayman one day.

  • @ethanh.7332
    @ethanh.73326 жыл бұрын

    yessss please do a 2019 g wagon review

  • @modernwarfare2341
    @modernwarfare23416 жыл бұрын

    as a armenian/russian this car represents me

  • @siopowar
    @siopowar6 жыл бұрын

    Driving one is an experience. Everything about it contradicts itself. Its huge, but its small. Its fast, but it's aerodynamically challenged. Its old, but its new. You would think "I wouldnt drive that douchey car", but after driving one, you feel unstoppable. It breaks expectations. But man they really raised the price tag since 2005, so its even further out of my reach. I'll just restore the plasticy interior G500 we collecting dust at my parents place.

  • @bliglum
    @bliglum6 жыл бұрын

    The new one's interior is vastly improved from this one.

  • @mitch97113
    @mitch971136 жыл бұрын

    I've hiked that area in snowshoes before. It's weird, because I've never seen that area during the summer.

  • @andrayr8900
    @andrayr89005 жыл бұрын

    I would do get one if I had the most net they keep they’re value so amazingly and I also just love the gwagon it’s just perfect in my opinion.

  • @andywarhol457
    @andywarhol4575 жыл бұрын

    I understand your feelings about driving... :)

  • @SMITPGG1997
    @SMITPGG19974 жыл бұрын

    Good Review Of 2018 Mercedes Benz G550. 😁

  • @NovieBigSad
    @NovieBigSad5 жыл бұрын

    "Pleeease put premium gas in it"! Awesome review

  • @torres3800
    @torres38006 жыл бұрын

    Oh man, many hate this thing but I for once actually like it. Really like it. I just think the price point is pointless. The statement is "hey look at me, I'm a materialistic person!!" My wife likes it too, that's why we're getting a Jeep Wrangler unlimited. Kind of the same but alot more reasonable $$$...

  • @waris.h
    @waris.h6 жыл бұрын

    Do a review on 2019 G Wagon aswell

  • @timo99nl
    @timo99nl6 жыл бұрын

    the infotainment of an old base model a-klasse

  • @mikezerker6925
    @mikezerker69256 жыл бұрын

    Mercedes knows that these SUVs are for the rich actor types to drive around the city.

  • @AlmightyyCres
    @AlmightyyCres6 жыл бұрын

    11mpg it says on the website... holy hell i was expecting about as much mpg as my xterra

  • @morganml3983
    @morganml39836 жыл бұрын

    Love the review, love the car, hate my bank account statement right now!

  • @masterwhopper414
    @masterwhopper4146 жыл бұрын

    An even bigger case for the term "mall-crawler" than the Wrangler

  • @Kxji
    @Kxji6 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait to drive the new one!

  • @angrysocialjusticewarrior

    @angrysocialjusticewarrior

    6 жыл бұрын

    I know you like the G wagon, but I also know you like Corolla even more!

  • @devongee1776
    @devongee17766 жыл бұрын

    Did he just say $6,000 color option? Mercedes, GTFO here

  • @sirgeorgioalastrata4104

    @sirgeorgioalastrata4104

    6 жыл бұрын

    Devon Gee it's not that much

  • @datboiwes333

    @datboiwes333

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, plus it's matte paint which is expensive as shit

  • @LlyleHunter

    @LlyleHunter

    6 жыл бұрын

    Rolls-Royces cost $42,000.00 to paint.

  • @MAXED-TRUCKING

    @MAXED-TRUCKING

    6 жыл бұрын

    😂 4k for a grill guard

  • @devongee1776

    @devongee1776

    6 жыл бұрын

    Bruce Solomon I know and we all know to expect Rolls to be car manufacturer insanity

  • @jteli01
    @jteli016 жыл бұрын

    I actually like the ignition setup, gives the vehicle character! Tired of push to start vehicles, seems gimmicky

  • @gosman949
    @gosman9496 жыл бұрын

    The realtor car. See a lot of those sales relators driving and impressing their clients with this. They lease and charge it off of course.

  • @LKENNEY28

    @LKENNEY28

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jay G. Spell realtor the right way please

  • @gosman949

    @gosman949

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. That pesky little Google spell check at it again!

  • @gosman949

    @gosman949

    6 жыл бұрын

    I don't know who your tax man is but fire him/her and get another!

  • @gosman949

    @gosman949

    6 жыл бұрын

    Who are they?

  • @gosman949

    @gosman949

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @sb8329
    @sb83296 жыл бұрын

    I like 2018 Mercedes Benz g 550

  • @michaelweathers1853
    @michaelweathers18536 жыл бұрын

    Could you review the 2019 Jeep Cherokee limited?

  • @Natethegreat200c
    @Natethegreat200c5 жыл бұрын

    So not only the window switches are chrysler but the buttons on the steering wheel too.

  • @xkrnxboix
    @xkrnxboix6 жыл бұрын

    I guess MB dealers want consumers to clear out their current lot of new 2018s so they can start rolling out the 2019s.

  • @anthonycastro5402
    @anthonycastro54026 жыл бұрын

    Bixenon is standard on all G Classes

  • @MrMiamiswaggz305
    @MrMiamiswaggz3056 жыл бұрын

    Opening the trunk made me laugh a little...

  • @paulstan9828
    @paulstan98286 жыл бұрын

    How you enjoying your new Porsche? You staying out of trouble with it? 😊

  • @brandyag
    @brandyag6 жыл бұрын

    That’s a price of a house!!

  • @gerardopietrantoni6452
    @gerardopietrantoni64526 жыл бұрын

    Love your reviews. Keep up the good work. That Mercedes would make a good transportation vehicle in a zombie apocalypse!

  • @happyhaunter_5546
    @happyhaunter_55466 жыл бұрын

    for the price of options (totaling the cost of a slightly used and far superior Mazda 3) you can have the luks that make the statements!

  • @No_timezone77
    @No_timezone776 жыл бұрын

    "The base model" I could *NEVER* afford this😂

  • @sirgeorgioalastrata4104

    @sirgeorgioalastrata4104

    6 жыл бұрын

    Aaron Glisson well get more money then to

  • @MichaelCheng628

    @MichaelCheng628

    6 жыл бұрын

    if you could.... would you actually buy it tho?

  • @No_timezone77

    @No_timezone77

    6 жыл бұрын

    Michael Cheng No it's not my style I'm more of a sports car guy

  • @TD-il6ju

    @TD-il6ju

    5 жыл бұрын

    george luckaas I’ve seen you comment under a lot of shit..you’re probably like 17 and fat you weird fucking ass

  • @HBK3344
    @HBK33446 жыл бұрын

    We need more information about UX Lexus,, please

  • @ephraimdelacruz2236
    @ephraimdelacruz22366 жыл бұрын

    Can you get your hands on a Srt-10 Ram? Would like to know what your opinions are on it.

  • @Hacker07Gaming
    @Hacker07Gaming6 жыл бұрын

    I drove a 2015 G63 and my god was it terrible. it didn't feel like the steering wheel was connected to anything. offroad it is a God but on the road oh my it makes you want to jump out the window.

  • @78jroll
    @78jroll6 жыл бұрын

    2018 = Old in the G wagon world. Blows my mind people shell out the cash for that unrefined Jeep

  • @Fatchance89
    @Fatchance896 жыл бұрын

    Mercedes must be making a killing selling these SUVs. Old design, just updating it every once in a while and a damn steep price tag.

  • @jonszabo
    @jonszabo6 жыл бұрын

    I’m curious to know what the crash test rating on this thing would be! The technology is so old have they kept up with the crash test requirements?

  • @jyusta1

    @jyusta1

    6 жыл бұрын

    6* front crash rating. When they tested it, it went straight through the test wall with only a small scratch.

  • @usernamealreadytaken770

    @usernamealreadytaken770

    6 жыл бұрын

    The body itself is strong, but like other SUV’s the unsafe thing about it is the rollover risk. It’s not aerodynamic at all and when I drove a G63, I could feel the terrible body roll.

  • @DriftKingJT200
    @DriftKingJT2006 жыл бұрын

    There are roof handles to help you get in the car.

  • @allenw9746
    @allenw97466 жыл бұрын

    I'd get a 2018 suzuki jimny, repaint with this color and get a steel bumper :)

  • @nathanialpatton5068
    @nathanialpatton50686 жыл бұрын

    Do a review on the new Nissan kicks and Chevrolet blazer

  • @JRPGGUY
    @JRPGGUY6 жыл бұрын

    Typed in mercedes Benz looking for an SUV I got this vid that was just uploaded. Oddly convenience

  • @frozencarguy6274
    @frozencarguy62746 жыл бұрын

    How can it look so big on the outside but be so small on the inside? (That’s what she said)

  • @aznbllr214
    @aznbllr2146 жыл бұрын

    why is the engine temp so hot??

  • @paulwatson4650
    @paulwatson4650 Жыл бұрын

    i think the push buttton start on work if the car is a keyless entry and the g wagon dosent have it wont work my opinion from jamaica koool love your review redline

  • @razvandobos9759
    @razvandobos97595 жыл бұрын

    Would you rather this or a Jeep Wrangler?

  • @DrinkmoWater.
    @DrinkmoWater.6 жыл бұрын

    I'd get a Jeep Liberty cause ... well the way my WaIIet is set up umm

  • @agentpiggles6685
    @agentpiggles66855 жыл бұрын

    It’s funny that the Mercedes flagship doesn’t have keyless entry

  • @LlyleHunter
    @LlyleHunter6 жыл бұрын

    I've always thought it looked like a VW Thing went nuclear.

  • @caninebureau
    @caninebureau6 жыл бұрын

    Is that snow in the background

  • @sirgeorgioalastrata4104

    @sirgeorgioalastrata4104

    6 жыл бұрын

    Donelle Anderson no2 it's just trees

  • @oririona5462
    @oririona54625 жыл бұрын

    It doesn’t have a competition the other competitors fell off the chart the US tried hummer but it died a sudden death from drug overdose the G wagon is the king of the road best SUV ever

  • @TonyJelev
    @TonyJelev6 жыл бұрын

    4Runner TRD PRO for 1/3 price and as capable off road as this one

  • @zacharybornhoft652
    @zacharybornhoft6526 жыл бұрын

    Are you getting a Corvette to test this summer like previous summers? (Ask for a Z06 7 speed if you can!)

  • @theredline

    @theredline

    6 жыл бұрын

    We're working on it! Chevy says they are getting some new cars into out local fleet soon and we've requested a Z06 or ZR1.

  • @zacharybornhoft652

    @zacharybornhoft652

    6 жыл бұрын

    Redline Reviews the ZR1 is essentially just a Z06 with a larger supercharger and a spoiler in my eyes with insane dealer markups. Z06 is a better bargain in my opinion.

  • @gerardpritchard657
    @gerardpritchard6576 жыл бұрын

    Have you driven the new one yet?

  • @theredline

    @theredline

    6 жыл бұрын

    Gerard Pritchard Not yet. We’re hoping to later this year.

  • @gtrzdaddy
    @gtrzdaddy6 жыл бұрын

    G Wagon isn't as safe as it seems -- definitely falls short of modern cars' safety standards even that of a subcompact.

  • @NotDerek._.T
    @NotDerek._.T6 жыл бұрын

    Wtf why did you wait for the new g class

  • @MitzYMihai
    @MitzYMihai6 жыл бұрын

    Bro, the new model is out and you are calling this the 2018 G class?

  • @niklow99
    @niklow996 жыл бұрын

    Its not as good as it looks from personal short experience. Top heavy with corner lean, ride is so so, heavy and tight interior. not MB quality inside. Bad car to buy, but if i had the $ id probably own on. Weird like that.

  • @sidonronaldinho8713

    @sidonronaldinho8713

    6 жыл бұрын

    It was engineered as a military vehicle in the seventies. So why did u expect luxury and street driveability? The G-Class is a durable vehicle and a capable offroader with strong engines (up to 630hp). It is also mostly handbuilt. So I would argue it has the MB quality just like MB trucks, tractors, cargo vans, busses and airplane engines have always had it. But u shouldn´t look at it as a car....

  • @RS6_Adventure

    @RS6_Adventure

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sidon Ronaldinho I shouldn't look at this thing as a car? Yeah no it's got 4 wheels and goes forward, it's a car buddy. It can offroad sure, but I can do just as much in my Tacoma offroad when its properly set up. Also those horsepower ratings are deceptive with how heavy the stupid thing is. It's not really that quick, handles like trash, tons of body roll and terrible interior. The new 2019 Ram 1500 has a more luxurious and capable interior if its optioned out. I can go on and on, you want me to?

  • @niklow99

    @niklow99

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sidon Ronaldinho there i will have to counter. Its not an off roader by any means. It has no purpose really. I drove the g wagon in the military as well. It was sub par on mud and on rough terrain. Always had to be towed out. And for the price a pop it better damn be luxury. And personally i was not impressed by the amg combo by any means. Have you ever driven a Durango hemi and the new v6? There isnt much difference in perf even though one has 2L and 2cyl more over the other, this is pretty much same.

  • @siopowar

    @siopowar

    6 жыл бұрын

    SuperS929 M not specified as an off road military vehicle. The G class was made to be a military FAV.

  • @christopher9683
    @christopher96836 жыл бұрын

    OMGGGGG

  • @teaearlgrey9052
    @teaearlgrey90526 жыл бұрын

    Rather rebuild a classic Land Rover from scratch.

  • @knifetoucher
    @knifetoucher6 жыл бұрын

    I want to caress your Porsche 718.

  • @amritabarua6471
    @amritabarua64716 жыл бұрын

    Wish your camera was cleaner XD

  • @MatrixDiscovery
    @MatrixDiscovery6 жыл бұрын

    I have yet to see more than one person in the G Wagon! WTF

  • @baldheadlogic
    @baldheadlogic6 жыл бұрын

    A 4x4 Middle Finger courtesy of MB....

  • @sergiupuscasu2496
    @sergiupuscasu24966 жыл бұрын

    This isn't even the latest model, this is the old and dated model.

  • @blakeosbun6371
    @blakeosbun63716 жыл бұрын

    They should be ashamed of themselves, charging a ridiculous about of money for an old vehicle.

  • @mikewellington2738

    @mikewellington2738

    6 жыл бұрын

    Blake O while I don’t necessarily disagree with you, if people are buying it, is it really overpriced?

  • @SuperBlindturtle

    @SuperBlindturtle

    6 жыл бұрын

    Blake O did you factor in the 25% tariff? It’s literally the only German truck available in the U.S. Not even talking about demand.

  • @blakeosbun6371

    @blakeosbun6371

    6 жыл бұрын

    david abdo 😂😂 richer people do anything to stand out

  • @blakeosbun6371

    @blakeosbun6371

    6 жыл бұрын

    mike wellington It is overpriced for what you get but there is a status level that comes with the vehicle. So yes it is overpriced for the vehicle itself but the value of the status given is worth far more.

  • @nujabeez6573
    @nujabeez65736 жыл бұрын

    I love this car to death but honestly it’s not worth over 100k

  • @ducatil-twin3379
    @ducatil-twin33796 жыл бұрын

    “Dizinuo” two-tone...

  • @GennyR
    @GennyR6 жыл бұрын

    2

  • @danielc3321
    @danielc33216 жыл бұрын

    Man, there are just so many other options for $140k. But whatever. I’ll probably never get to explore the anyway. So be my guest, hedge fund bros.

  • @christopheredale
    @christopheredale6 жыл бұрын

    Here

  • @jeremyanddanaeferguson6020
    @jeremyanddanaeferguson60206 жыл бұрын

    The new 2019 has push button the 2018 and older doesn't tfl review and car driver confirm

  • @ezeo.7315

    @ezeo.7315

    5 жыл бұрын

    Technically it does. The Keyless Go button can pop off and on

  • @trellz17
    @trellz175 жыл бұрын

    You could literally by a 2008 model and no one would know the difference. Maybe save the led headlights

  • @gamestycon2239

    @gamestycon2239

    5 жыл бұрын

    trellz17 The interior.

  • @gamestycon2239

    @gamestycon2239

    5 жыл бұрын

    And the front of the vehicle.

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