The Mercedes-Benz "Little G" compact SUV has garnered significant attention, with fans eagerly awaiting its arrival in 2027. While Mercedes has been relatively tight-lipped about the upcoming baby off-roader, a report from Automotive News Europe sheds light on the production plans for this highly anticipated model. Notably, the "Little G" will not be built in Germany, unlike its larger counterpart.
Historically, the full-size Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen models have been constructed by hand at the Magna Steyr automobile plant in Graz, Austria, since 1979. However, the "Little G" will not be produced at this facility. Instead, the Kecskemet facility in Hungary has been earmarked for the SUV, following a $1.14 billion expansion project.
View Price on AmazonThe Kecskemet plant is slated to become the brand's largest plant in Europe, with an annual production capacity of 300,000 to 400,000 vehicles. This would account for approximately 30% of the brand's total European production, significantly increasing from its current 15%. The "Little G" is expected to adopt the brand's 1.5-liter hybrid powertrain, which is also destined for the CLA-Class and GLB-Class. A fully electric version of the SUV is also planned to join the lineup.
The decision to produce the "Little G" in Hungary is reportedly driven by rising costs associated with western European production. While this news may not be ideal for those working in the brand's German plants, the "Little G" is poised to be an exciting addition to the Mercedes-Benz lineup.
Source: roadandtrack.com
