What was initially designed to be a military vehicle, the Mercedes Benz G-Class has since expanded and become a very successful civilian four-wheel drive vehicle for Mercedes. It has spawned four generations of vehicles since it was first created, the latest being the 2009 Mercedes Benz G-Class.

The upcoming 2009 Mercedes Benz G-Class is set to stand out from its predecessors because of the new styling features and improved engine components provided by Mercedes. Instead of sporting a grille that has seven bars or lines, the new model will have a grille that only has three bars. It will also sport a sleeker look than the rugged appearance sported by older models. Aside from the change in looks, the 2009 Mercedes Benz G-Class will be equipped with a V-8 engine that’s able to give its owner 382 hp and about 336 to 391 ft-lb of torque.

And if you thought that those are the only features that the 2009 Mercedes Benz G-Class can give you, Mercedes equipped it with an array of electronic gadgets including this new built-in Telematics systems. It will also come with a set of wheels more stylish and sleeker than the wheels of its older siblings. So if these specs have got you foaming in the mouth, better keep an eye out for this four-wheel drive hottie once it comes out so you can immediately grab a hold of it.

Sources: TopSpeed, Wikipedia, AutoBlog