Mercedes-Benz produces the 500,000th G-Class SUV.

Mercedes-Benz has reached the 500,000-unit manufacturing milestone for the G-Class SUV,

and to mark this achievement, the company offered the 500,000th G-Class some distinctive,

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Along with the E-Class and S-Class, the G-Class is one of Mercedes-Benz's longest-running vehicles.

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The G-Class has been one of the most famous luxury SUVs in the world since its introduction in 1979.

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The special edition has Agave Green colour, which has been offered on the SUV from its introduction.

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A blacked-out front fascia and grille above the headlights are among the other visual changes.

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While the modern G-Class has clear turn signals on the hood, this manufacturing milestone version

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The special edition G-Class also gets a set of retro-looking, 5-spoke, slotted alloy wheels

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