THE 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been revealed in full ahead of its official Detroit Motor Show debut after images of the boxy off-roader slipped online overnight.

We’ve all but seen all the elements of the third-generation G-Class – the civilian version of the military-spec G-Wagen that’s recently been added to Australia’s army car pool – but up until now, the exterior has worn heavy camouflage. These pics, though, give us our first look at what lies beneath the dazzle disguise.

2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

You have to crack open the driver’s door to see where the big changes to the G-Class have been made. The interior, which we’ve already seen revealed in full, loses some of its mud-plugging links to look more like a luxury car than a off-road specialists adapted for the cashed-up urban explorer.

2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Mercedes-Benz is holding its Detroit Motor Show press conference on January 14, a day before the show’s first official media day kicks off.

2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class