2010 Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG Base Sport Utility 4-Door 5.5L

Detailed item info Model OverviewThere are two versions of the G-Class for 2010. and one of them is really just a performance-tuned upgrade of the base model -- if you can even call a luxury SUV with so many amenities a base model. The G550 has a 5. 5L V8 engine with 382 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission. The G55 AMG has the same engine. but engineers have supercharged it to get 500 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque out of it. Mercedes-Benz has been a pioneer in advanced safety systems. and the G-Class has benefited from nearly every new development. It has full-time 4-wheel drive with a 2-speed transfer case. three locking differentials. electronic stability. brake assist. anti-lock brakes. tire pressure monitoring and off-road ready suspension. When on the street rather than the African savannah. the rear park assist and rear-view camera will come in handy. And no matter where you are. a full complement of air bags. rain-sensing windshield wipers and a heated windshield maximize the comfort and safety. The G-Class features standard 14-way adjustable heated and ventilated leather seats. dual-zone climate control. heated steering wheel and burl walnut trim with new chrome accents. The sound system. by harman/kardon. has an iPod and MP3 interface. a 4GB hard drive and Sirius satellite radio with real-time traffic. The 40GB hard-drive navigation system includes a Zagat restaurant guide. The system's COMAND voice recognition system is clever enough to screen out "ums" and understands that "yeah" really means "yes. " Upgrades. though few. are available on the G55 AMG. adding 19-inch alloy wheels. a stainless-steel spare wheel cover. flared wheel wells. backlit AMG instrument cluster and Nappa leather upholstery. Plus. of course. that model's standard 500-hp supercharged engine.