In the world of automotive extravagance in Dubai, where luxury cars are on every corner and modifications in the style of Mansory no longer surprise anyone, it is truly hard to stand out. However, the company MetaGarage seems to have done so, and may have even inspired Mercedes itself with new ideas.
Inspiration from the 1950s
We have already seen quite a few modified G-Classes, but what makes the M Monogram G 3.0 Iconic truly unique is its massive retro radiator grille. As wide as it is tall, it dominates the front of the car and completely changes the look of this boxy SUV.
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The founder of MetaGarage, Russian Alexey Gashkov, says the G 3.0 Iconic is inspired by a unique 1950s station wagon created by Binz based on the Mercedes 300 C for a wealthy American client. At the same time, it is hard not to notice the resemblance to the Vision Iconic concept that Mercedes unveiled in 2025.
Details worth noting
If you tear your gaze away from the massive grille, you can notice star-shaped daytime running lights borrowed from the latest Mercedes models, a futuristic lower bumper, and industrial side skirts.
Is that a Maybach badge?
Chrome strips finish off the lower part of the front and rear bumpers. The car features M Monogram badges from MetaGarage, whose resemblance to the Maybach logo may cause astonishment in Stuttgart. All of this sits on massive six-spoke wheels.
On MetaGarage’s social media, you can see several versions of the Iconic. One is fully black, where the massive chrome grille stands out prominently. Another, done in black-and-white tones with a black grille, looks even more impressive, although its grille is slightly less flashy.
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The company states it is ready to produce 50 examples of these uncompromising G-Wagons. Prices start from $700,000, but, undoubtedly, the individual wishes of some buyers could significantly increase this amount.
Should Mercedes integrate its massive new grilles into factory G-Class models, or are curved lines a crime when it comes to the legendary SUV?
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This MetaGarage project demonstrates how modern tuning studios can reinterpret classic cars by turning to historical prototypes. The $700,000 price tag makes it not just a car, but a luxury item for collectors. It is interesting whether such bold aesthetics will influence future production models of Mercedes-Benz, as the company is already experimenting with large grilles on its concepts.