LEGO® Mercedes-Benz G 500 PROFESSIONAL Line: The Perfect Gift for Car Enthusiasts

It’s the stuff of every car enthusiast’s dreams. A top-of-the-range G Wagon from Mercedes-Benz, with that gorgeous inline six-cylinder engine growling away and a road presence that turns heads. The trouble is, buying a real G Wagon might not be within the budget you would expect for gifting. So what do you give the car enthusiast who has (almost) everything? Well, how about a LEGO® Mercedes-Benz G 500 PROFESSIONAL Line (LEGO G Wagon)?

With 2,891 pieces, the LEGO Mercedes-Benz G 500 PROFESSIONAL Line will challenge even the most experienced LEGO model builders. This mini replica of the full-size version is just as eye-catching and incredibly detailed. Once you've finished building it, this LEGO Technic model looks awesome as a centrepiece of any LEGO display, a feature in your Man Cave, or a talking point in a living room.

The LEGO Mercedes-Benz G 500 PROFESSIONAL Line even has its own inline six-cylinder engine block, a fully functioning steering wheel, a tailgate that opens just like the full-size version, and much more. This 1:8 scale model has been released to celebrate the G Wagon’s 45th anniversary, and what a way to showcase one of the most instantly recognisable 4x4s in the world! It might be just 8.5” high, 16” long and 8” wide, but the LEGO Mercedes-Benz G 500 PROFESSIONAL Line packs in plenty of authenticity, including a gearbox that has actual drive to the wheels and includes a differential lock as well as drive, reverse and neutral just like its big brother.

Things every off-roader wants

The interior is a mirror of the full-size version, with luxurious seats and all the trim. The model even includes some authentic extras that every off-roader needs, including a ladder, spare wheel and a roof rack. The LEGO model is colour-coordinated to match the original Copper Orange Mango paintwork of the original version.

The LEGO Mercedes-Benz G 500 PROFESSIONAL Line is part of the latest releases for 2024 from LEGO Technic, creating challenging and exquisitely detailed models of some of the world's greatest cars and trucks. The models are designed to showcase just how technical LEGO can be and how enjoyable it can be for anyone of any age to create and build something they can be proud of. The attention to detail is off the scale, with a bonnet that can be lifted to reveal a superb version of the G Wagon's six-cylinder engine.

How hard is it?

The LEGO Mercedes-Benz G 500 PROFESSIONAL Line certainly will push your creativity. But don't worry; full instructions on building this extraordinary model are available on the LEGO Builder app. You can download the app for iOS and Android, become part of the LEGO community, and even get to chat with other LEGO builders and pick up some handy tips and hints.

So, is this the ideal gift for a true car enthusiast? We definitely think so. If you can't afford the real G Wagon from Mercedes-Benz, the LEGO version is the next best thing. You don’t need a big garage to keep it in, the running costs are zero, and everyone will want to know where you got it!