# Combat-Ready Luxury Wagons The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon Debuts in France By Michael Hines | Published 2010-07-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-benz-g-wagon References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/06/mercedes-benz-g-wagon-lapv-6-x-concept-ready-to-blitz-the-front/) & [www3.mercedes-benz](http://www3.mercedes-benz.com/mbcom_v4/xx/de.html) Mercedes has just debuted their first military-grade vehicle, the [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gwagen-crew-cab-by-pit26-motorsports) [G-Wagon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gclass-past-ii-future) at the Eurosatory Defense Exposition in France. The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon can transport 2,866lbs of cargo and is covered in reinforced armor. This [luxury military wagon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hennessey-jeep-gladiator-warhawk) has 18 inches of ground clearance and may come with awesome orange tires. Despite the extreme irony of Germany displaying military technology in France, I'd say the G-Wagon unveiling was a definite success. I eagerly await the revelation of the first Mercedes tank. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Military-grade Vehicles:** Opportunity for developing and marketing high-performance vehicles with reinforced armor and military capabilities. - **Luxury Military Wagons:** Potential for designing and producing luxurious vehicles with military-grade features and stylish aesthetics. - **Ground Clearance Enhancement:** Opportunity for innovating and providing higher ground clearance solutions for off-road vehicles. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Opportunity for car manufacturers to venture into producing military-grade vehicles with advanced technologies and features. - **Defense:** Potential for creating and supplying military vehicles with enhanced armor and capabilities. - **Tire Manufacturing:** Opportunity to develop specialized tires for military vehicles, such as orange tires for enhanced visibility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Dual-Cab Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gwagen-crew-cab-by-pit26-motorsports.md) - [Ruggedly Sleek Auto Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-motor-company.md) - [Premium Electric Station Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-benz-g580.md) - [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) - [Luxuriously Appointed Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimog-u-4023-luxury.md) - [Gold-Tinted Luxe Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-edition-gwagen.md) - [Dazzling Rose-Hued SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-gclass-stronger-than-diamonds-edition.md) - [L.A. Basketball-Themed G-Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mansory.md)