Mercedes-Benz is getting ready to expand its most iconic off-roader, and this time, it’s going open-top. After an overwhelmingly positive reaction to the first teaser, prototypes of the upcoming open-top version of the Mercedes‑Benz G‑Class are now hitting public roads for testing.

Open-Top Mercedes-Benz G-Class

The automaker has started initial development drives in Austria, where engineers are logging early test miles and gathering data to ensure the convertible G maintains everything fans expect from the model. From there, the prototypes will head north to Sweden for full winter evaluations, where sub-zero temperatures, deep snow, and icy surfaces will push durability and off-road performance to their limits.

Mercedes-Benz says the new open-top G-Class is designed to “redefine expectations,” blending the brand’s heritage with a fresh sense of adventure. Full details, specs, and timing will come later.

Stay tuned.