- More than 300,000 G-Classes have been delivered since start of
production in 1979
- Thanks to a dedicated and experienced team, every vehicle can
be customized to meet the needs of the customer
- A state-of-the-art production area and latest technologies
ensure an efficient and optimized operation
DETROIT, Jan. 18, 2018 /CNW/ - For nearly 40 years,
the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been built in Graz, Austria, initially by Steyr-Daimler-Puch
and since 1998 under the flag of Magna International. The tradition
of excellence continues with the new G-Class, introduced this week
at the North American International Auto Show.
The latest Geländewagen maintains the DNA that has earned it a
reputation as one of the most capable and legendary off-road
vehicles in history, while also adding more technology and space to
the vehicle's interior. Working on behalf of Daimler, it all comes
together in Magna's assembly hall in Graz, Austria.
In a pristine automotive assembly environment, Magna team
members build each G-Class with precision. Magna's contract
manufacturing team takes immense pride in their knowledge and skill
at making superlative automobiles for the most discerning
customers.
Within this environment of craftsmanship and world-class
manufacturing, Magna also employs the latest technologies to keep
the operation efficient and optimized. Smart factory tools such as
mixed-reality glasses have been implemented into the G-Class
quality inspection process.
"Being the contract manufacturing partner for Daimler AG since
1979 is for me an expression of the constant trust that our
customer places in Magna," said Guenther Apfalter, President
Magna Europe & Magna Steyr. "With the production of the new
Mercedes-Benz G-Class we are able to continue demonstrating our
competencies as a highly flexible and experienced contract
manufacturing partner."
Since the beginning of G-Class production, more than 300,000 of
the iconic off-road vehicles have been produced in Graz. Since 2014 the production contract
between Daimler AG and Magna has been successively extended and now
runs through to 2023. Currently, the plant is producing more units
than ever before due to model variations and the popularity of the
vehicle in expanding global markets.
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