Mercedes-Benz G Wagon History and Evolution ​Military Roots: The G-Class was originally developed as a military vehicle in the 1970s, with a cooperative agreement between Daimler-Benz and Steyr-Daimler-Puch in Austria. The first civilian version was released in 1979. ​From Rugged to Luxury: While its early models were rugged and utilitarian, the G-Class has steadily evolved into a high-end luxury vehicle. The introduction of the W463 model in 1989 marked a significant shift, with a more luxuriou