even on a relatively straight road at cruising pace, the steering needs constant inputs. Refinement is appalling, too – there’s plenty of road noise from the tyres, while wind roar from the almost flat windscreen is noticeable from only 50mph. And if you catch a pothole, the stiff suspension sends the crash shuddering through the cockpit. The smoothness of progress is also undermined by the five-speed auto gearbox, which slurs slowly through its changes, and kicks down roughly as soon as the throttle is pressed… it’s only enjoyable in small doses – as a long-term prospect, this G-Wagen is just too extreme. – AutoExpress
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