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G500
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Introduced in 2002, following are news and reviews from a number of sources for Mercedez-Benz' first G-Class SUV: G500. (2000-2004 model years are indicated in parentheses.)

Edmunds (2003)
Go-anywhere capability, luxurious cabin, powerful V8 engines.

Yahoo Autos (2003)
The 2003 G-Class is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in one trim only, the G500. The 2003 G-Class's closest competitors include the Chevrolet All New TrailBlazer, the GMC Yukon Denali, and the Toyota Sequoia.

Cars.com (2002)
The G500 will face such competitors as the Land Rover Range Rover 4.6 HSE and Lexus LX 470, as well as the BMW X5 and even the Hummer H1.

Edmunds (2002)
Each G comes fully loaded — customers will be allowed to choose the interior and exterior colors and that's about it.

Epinions (2002)
See what fellow owners of the 2002 Mercedez Benz G500 think of their vehicles -- the good and the bad.

New Car Test Drive (2002)
Mercedes-Benz has officially introduced its Gelandewagen to the U.S. The G-Class presents a utilitarian appearance with flat glass and flat body panels made of thick steel.

The Car Connection (2002)
Initially this highly engineered G-Wagen people's truck was intended for only serious off-roading application such as industrial, military and police groups, and when the first ones rolled off the line in 1979 they went to the Argentine government.

USA Today (2002)
What's hard to fathom is why Mercedes-Benz seems oblivious to the damage such a crude, old truck could do to its reputation as purveyor of genteel automobiles sporting the latest technology and refinements.

Woman Motorist (2002)
Rough, tough and refined SUV has Hummer image in a velvet package.

Yahoo Autos (2002)
The 2002 G-Class is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in one trim only, the G500.

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