Mercedes Plans More Affordable Baby G-Class SUV to Rival Competition

CEO proposes

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Smaller offshoot

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Similar styling

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Uses MMA platform

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Baby G-Class BEV

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Rivals competition

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Unconfirmed report

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Competitive pricing

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Popular status quo.

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