The G-Wagen , but thought of as sui generis, meaning it would take some gall for Mercedes’ biggest rival, , to try to capture some of the magic. Except, reportedly, now BMW is doing just that, developing an off-roading G-Wagen rival that could debut before the end of this decade.

The off-roading BMW and ostensible G-Wagen rival is based on the X5, , and would probably have a gas engine and be built at BMW’s South Carolina factory. Production could start as soon as 2029. The car’s code name is G74. The car could even replace the BMW XM in BMW’s extensive lineup of SUVs.

The BMW XM is big, powerful, and maybe a little ugly—but also . It’s expensive too, starting at $161,675, which might help explain why it was last year. A replacement car that rivals the G-Class would also likely be big, p

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