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STUTTGART, Germany — Mercedes-Benz is recognizing the 30th birthday of the G-Class SUV by offering two special editions of the company’s oldest production vehicle.

The EDITION30.PUR is based on the 224-horsepower G280 CDI. It comes standard with a rubber-coated floor, spray-protected controls and drains in the footwells to ease cleaning. The cargo compartment features a wood floor with tie-down points and rails for securing gear. The PUR edition can also be equipped with one of Mercedes’ two off-road packages to add flexible wheel arches, brush guards and a hood that can be walked on for access to the roof rack.

The second model, the EDITION30, is based on the long-wheelbase G500 that makes 388 hp. It aims for a blend of comfort and luxury with platinum black paint, lightweight alloy wheels, unique leather and wood trim.

Both G-Class special editions will be available for order in Europe in March.

In 30 years of building the G-Class, Mercedes-Benz has sold 200,000 units. The iconically boxy truck has won the Paris-Dakar Rally, served as transport for the pope and sees military use around the world.