Merces-Benz recently unleashed a new tough boy in the hood as they unwrap the G-Wagen LAPV 6.X produced in cooperation with EADS, a defense contractor. The new Light Armored unit follows the architecture of the G-Class and is aiming to please the industry of global defense.
Putting the patrol vehicle 6.X beside the older LAPV 5.4, the newer Mercedes creation has a bigger payload capacity, better agility, and improved level of protection.
The new G-Wagen has a common-rail diesel powerplant with a higher torque that allows it to go as fast as 93 mph and manage without a problem a payload capacity of 1.4 tons.
The body is armored by full steel protection against ballistics. The vehicle also has a mine deflector installed with its flooring.
The LAPV 6.x is also equipped with variable-lift air shocks that give it a ground clearance of up to 17.7 inches. It also comes with its own tire inflation system.
The EADS or European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company gave the vehicle a data recorder, VHF/UHF communication setup, a jamming system, and a mobile control/command system.