The G-Turn function allows the vehicle to perform 360-degree turns on the spot by rotating the wheels on one side forward and the other side backward – a manoeuvre that can’t be done using conventional powertrains. This incredibly useful feature – particularly useful if you’re on a narrow mountain pass or off-road area – is activated via the steering-wheel shift paddle and the accelerator.

G-Steering manages to significantly shrink the wagon’s turning circle (eliminating the need for multi-point turns in tight spaces), while the intelligent, three-speed G-Crawl feature is essentially cruise control for off-road driving. It optimises power delivery, speed and brake control, allowing for precise movement over challenging obstacles with minimal driver input.

For those who yearn for the noise of a combustion engine, a G-Roar setting offering different sounds for each of the drive modes can be activated.

Rugged construction

The G 580’s construction further improves its off-road and water-wading capabilities. A 26mm-thick carbon fibre skid plate, for example, protects the battery and crucial components, while the rigid rear axle – a G-Class hallmark – ensures optimal articulation and traction. 

Additionally, the underbody protection ensures a wading depth of 850mm (which is more than some of the G-Class combustion engine variants) and the capacity to navigate 45-degree inclines.

The all new G 580 with EQ Technology has successfully transformed the traditional G-Class for the electric era. And with its unmatched off-road performance, it’s proof that innovation and heritage can complement each other.

Discover the Mercedes-AMG G 580 with EQ Technology.