• Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks, together with Hellgeth Engineering, presents a visionary luxury version of the Unimog featuring exclusive design and enhanced performance
• Franziska Cusumano, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks: “With the luxury Unimog show car, we have realized our vision of combining the legendary robustness and off-road capability of the Unimog with an entirely new standard of comfort and engineering skills. This Unimog is a statement of innovation and passion.”

Leinfelden-Echterdingen/Wörth am Rhein – To mark its 80th anniversary next year, Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks has taken on a special challenge: In collaboration with conversion partner Hellgeth Engineering, the most powerful off-road Unimog to date has been created as a show car for the luxury segment, featuring improved performance and expanded comfort features. With this, the manufacturer sets new standards in the Unimog segment and fulfills a long-standing wish of many international Unimog customers: to complement the Unimog’s decades-long, nearly unrivaled off-road capabilities with even greater power and a distinctive design. The show car, based on the Unimog designed for the toughest civilian and military applications, is unique in this technical configuration. To gain valuable insights for a possible future development stage, the vehicle will be tested by a customer in real-world conditions next year.

Franziska Cusumano, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks: “With the luxury Unimog show car, we have realized our vision of combining the legendary robustness and off-road capability of the Unimog with an entirely new standard of comfort and engineering skills. This Unimog is a statement of innovation and passion.”

Off-road expertise and premium design

The luxury Unimog is based on the highly off-road-capable Unimog U 4023, featuring portal axles and a flexible frame. Combined with selectable all-wheel drive and longitudinal and differential locks on both axles, it ensures the necessary traction and control even in challenging terrain. The standard four-cylinder engine has been replaced by a Mercedes-Benz six-cylinder OM 936 delivering 220 kW (300 hp). This modification provides higher performance, optimized transmission tuning, and increased driving comfort. The double cab offers space for up to four people. A MirrorCam system has also been installed: digital cameras and monitors replace traditional exterior mirrors, providing improved all-round visibility and enhanced safety. The Unimog’s striking exterior is inspired by SUVs and includes matte grey paintwork, aluminum beadlock wheels, and a distinctive lighting concept with modern LED headlights. Inside the cab, premium leather surfaces, ergonomic seats with colored stitching, leather floor mats, and LED lighting emphasize the vehicle’s premium character.