# Last-Call Luxury Autos Mercedes-Benz 'G-Wagon' Releases as Final Edition By Thomas Wade-West | Published 2013-09-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gwagon-mercedes References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2013/9/mercedes-benz-says-goodbye-to-the-g-class-cabriolet-with-final-edition) & [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2013/09/05/mercedes-benz-g-class-cabriolet-final-edition/) The [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-motor-company) [G-Class Cabriolet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gclass-cabriolet) has been a favorite since the car was first manufactured in the late 1970s, often featured as background props in hip-hop videos and the like. Mercedes-Benz has announced the discontinuation of the vehicle after its "[final edition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-toyota-gr-supra-a90-final-edition)" model releases this year. The vehicle keeps nearly all of its original features, adding extra mechanisms for stability and handling while driving. Moreover, this new model is loaded with a few extras: 5.5 liter V8, a 388 HP and 398 lb-ft of torque. Aesthetically, the vehicle comes in a shiny black and a classic beige leather interior. The the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Cabriolet 'Final Edition' has been limited to 200 models, making this an extremely exclusive release for luxury car enthusiasts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Exclusive Luxury Autos:** The limited number of 200 models of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Cabriolet 'Final Edition' creates a new trend of exclusive luxury autos for collectors and enthusiasts. - **Retro-inspired Auto Design:** The use of classic beige leather interior and nearly all of the original features of the G-Class Cabriolet in the 'Final Edition' model highlights a trend towards retro-inspired auto design. - **Advanced Auto Mechanisms:** The addition of extra mechanisms for stability and handling while driving in the new 'Final Edition' model represents a trend towards integrating advanced technology in luxury autos. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Auto:** The exclusive release of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Cabriolet 'Final Edition' creates a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for luxury auto manufacturers to appeal to collectors and enthusiasts with limited edition models. - **Auto Design:** The trend towards retro-inspired auto design seen in the G-Class Cabriolet's 'Final Edition' model creates an opportunity for auto designers to create unique, nostalgic designs with modern technology. - **Auto Technology:** The addition of advanced mechanisms for stability and handling in the G-Class Cabriolet's 'Final Edition' model highlights a trend towards integrating advanced technology in luxury autos, creating opportunities for auto technology companies to market their solutions in the luxury auto industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Off-Road Open-Air Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gclass-cabriolet.md) - [Opulent Extreme Environment SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-xl-800-cabrio-gwagen.md) - [Ruggedly Sleek Auto Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-motor-company.md) - [Dazzling Rose-Hued SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-gclass-stronger-than-diamonds-edition.md) - [Luxury Dual-Cab Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gwagen-crew-cab-by-pit26-motorsports.md) - [Iconic Entirely Electric Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eq-technology-suv.md) - [Modified Luxury Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modified-luxury-vehicle.md) - [Premium Electric Station Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-benz-g580.md) - [Fashion Designer-Visionary Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gclass-past-ii-future.md)