I hope NSL is correct that this is an extension to the SUV line. This car does look distinctly un-militaristic. The G-Class was designed as a military workhorse. It's used all across the world. The new spy pictures look like a supermarket SUV soccer mums would drive. I love the old G-Class. The box share and straight pillars were in a way attractive. The design is dated, but proven. Range Rover met some resistance when it redesigned their Classic model, but their lineup today is arguably better than ever. Interestingly, the military variation of the Rover, the Defender 90 and 110, have not been extensively overhauled. Those vehicles still maintain the look of a military truck.

I'd like to see an evolution of the G-Class, not a revolution. I especially love the G500 Guard. It's one of my favourite vehicles in the Benz lineup.