Tuning Options G-Class Gets a Vintage Heritage Edition Makeover in Dubai
Liam Campbell
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Tuning Options G-Class is the latest modern G-Class to get a retro makeover, and the timing is deliberate. Collectors are paying serious money for original 1980s models, so a tuner is betting that buyers want that look with new-car reliability. Dubai-based Tuning Options has unveiled its Vintage Heritage Edition to test that theory.
Photo Credit: @tuningoptions on Instagram
Why Tuning Options G-Class Matters Now
Chrome brightwork runs along the exterior, while custom aluminum components replace stock body panels. Even so, the silhouette of the current model remains untouched. The minimalist grille and period-correct accents do the heavy lifting, which is smart. Bespoke G-Class work is clearly in demand, as seen with M Monogram Atelier’s bespoke G 3.0 ICONIC, which also leaned on premium trim.
Chrome Trim and Aluminum Craft
Aluminum panels reduce weight compared with steel, a point worth noting on a vehicle this heavy. Meanwhile, the chrome work brings a showroom sheen that fades quickly on lesser builds. Tuning Options emphasizes eight years of bespoke experience, and the fitment appears clean in the imagery.
| ⚙️Engine / Powertrain | 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 (est.) |
| 🐎Power Output | 449 HP (est.) |
| ⚡Peak Torque | 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) (est.) |
| ⏱️0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) | 0-60 mph in 4.5s (est.) |
| 🚀Top Speed | 112 mph (180 km/h) (est.) |
| 🔄Drivetrain / Gearbox | 9-Speed Automatic / AWD |
| 💰Starting Price / Est. | $180,000+ base (est.) |
Still, the business case has limits. Every aftermarket panel must clear fitment and safety scrutiny, and that cost lands squarely on the buyer. Mercedes-Benz continues to command strong residual values on the G-Class, but a retro overhaul could blur that premium if resale buyers see it as a one-off. On paper, this is a niche play. In reality, it targets enthusiasts who value craftsmanship over nostalgia alone.
Ultimately, the Tuning Options G-Class will hold its value only if the chrome survives the Gulf sun. Expect a premium for well-documented examples, and expect copycat packages to follow quickly. For more industry coverage, visit Auto News Magazine.
Liam Campbell
Industry Intelligence & News Editor at Auto News Magazine. Tracking prototype spy shots, Nürburgring development mules, automaker corporate moves, and breaking global automotive scoops.
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