# Turbocharged Workhorse Wagons This Mercedes G-Class Variant Favors Performance Over Pretty Looks By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-06-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-gclass References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/mercedes-g350-d-professional/43637/) & [media.daimler](http://media.daimler.com/marsMediaSite/en/instance/ko/The-G-Class-success-story-goes-on-New-from-the-off-road-icon.xhtml?oid=10983752&ls=L2VuL2luc3RhbmNlL2tvLnhodG1sP29pZD00ODM2MjU4JnJlbElkPTYwODI5JmZyb21PaWQ9NDgzNjI1OCZib3JkZXJzPXRydWUmcmVzdWx0SW5mb1R5cGVJZD00MDYyNiZ2aWV3VHlwZT10aHVtYnM&rs=3) To people who aren't hardcore motoring enthusiasts, the [Mercedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-motor-company) [G-Class](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-benz-g580) is a line of vehicles that is best associated with super-wealthy urbanites, but the new Mercedes G350d Professional is a vehicle that is designed for getting stuff done off-road rather than simply looking pretty. This particular Mercedes G-Class looks a lot like its predecessors from the outside, but a lot of the key build and performance factors are different. This particular vehicle is equipped with a 3-liter V6 turbo-diesel engine that is capable of pumping out as much as 240 horsepower as well as a more than handy 443 pound-feet of torque. A ground clearance of 9.65 inches and a tweaked suspension further burnishes this vehicle's off-road credentials. Ultimately, the G350d Professional is a vehicle that is practical and reliable off the road. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Off-road Performance:** The trend of designing vehicles that prioritize off-road performance and functionality over aesthetic appeal. - **Turbo-diesel Engines:** The trend of using turbo-diesel engines to enhance power and torque in off-road vehicles. - **Enhanced Suspension Systems:** The trend of developing suspensions that can improve off-road capabilities and provide a smoother ride. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can leverage the trend of turbocharged workhorse wagons by developing more robust and capable off-road vehicles. - **Engineering:** The engineering industry has the opportunity to innovate and design advanced suspension systems to improve off-road performance. - **Adventure Travel:** The adventure travel industry can benefit from the trend of turbocharged workhorse wagons by offering off-road excursions and experiences to thrill-seeking customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ruggedly Sleek Auto Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-motor-company.md) - [Luxuriously Appointed Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimog-u-4023-luxury.md) - [Luxury Dual-Cab Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gwagen-crew-cab-by-pit26-motorsports.md) - [Masterfully Modified SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modified-suv.md) - [Premium Electric Station Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-benz-g580.md) - [Opulent Extreme Environment SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-xl-800-cabrio-gwagen.md) - [Off-Road Open-Air Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gclass-cabriolet.md) - [Dazzling Rose-Hued SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-gclass-stronger-than-diamonds-edition.md) - [Iconic Entirely Electric Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eq-technology-suv.md)