The compact G-Class is likely to be assembled in Hungary rather than Germany.
Mercedes is looking to lower production costs by building the off-roader in Kecskemet instead of Rastatt.
The Hungarian site is expected to become the biggest Mercedes factory in Europe.
It’s been nearly three years since Mercedes announced plans to scale down the G-Class formula for a more compact and affordable version. Following the teaser released in September 2023 at the IAA show in Munich, the off-roader has received a multitude of nicknames, including Little G, Baby G, and Junior G. Mercedes itself has been using the lowercase “g” in “g-Class” to set it apart from its bigger brother, but without specifying when the model will hit the market.
All signs point to a 2027 launch, and when the day comes, the little brother to the venerable Geländewagen could wear the Made in Hungary label. Automotive News Europe cites people familiar with Mercedes who say the smaller G will be assembled at the Kecskemét site. While the company has never officially announced where the vehicle would be built, many assumed it would come to life at the Rastatt factory in Germany alongside the CLA.
