Arcade Cars’ Sojourn Makes Global Publıc Debut
Arcade Cars (Arcade), the British-based global automotive design & technology company dedicated to reviving and redefining classic automobiles, has publicly debuted its first model, the Sojourn, at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
Taking place between 15th-18th August, the concours is one of the world’s premier automotive celebrations, and a fitting location for Arcade’s new bespoke vehicle, which reinterprets the legendary Mercedes-Benz G-Class for the modern era with a fusion of cutting-edge technology and luxury features.
Setting new standards for remastering the legacy G Class, the Sojourn is a completely restored, updated, bespoke luxury 4×4 based on the iconic GE 230 model, which was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1979 to 2001 and is famed for its ability to master any conditions. With its defiantly straight lines and unmistakable silhouette, the GE 230 retains a rugged, enduring appeal that burns even brighter in an era of ever softer and curvaceous auto design.
Arcade selects its donor vehicles exclusively – and in the most authentic way possible – from a pool of former Swiss Army stock before subjecting each model to restoration and redefinition. Offered in six- or eight-seat configurations with a choice of petrol or electric powertrains, the two-door soft-top Sojourn is entirely customisable to each owner’s specifications. At Pebble Beach it is appearing on the stand of recently announced development partner, electrification experts Everrati, who have developed an advanced electric powertrain for the bespoke 4×4, enabling it to bridge the gap between tradition and innovation, delivering a driving experience that is both timeless and effortlessly contemporary.
Co-developed with Everrati, the electric Sojourn features a state-of-the-art, fully integrated, OEM-grade proprietary Everrati electric drivetrain with a 55kWh battery, which is combined with an electric motor offering 153PS and 300Nm of torque, giving zero emission versions a 150-mile range, keeping the spirit of the original, but bringing it fully up to date, embodying sustainable luxury.
For those who choose ICE, petrol options also come in the shape of two powerplants derived from the original GE230 engine: a 128PS/190Nm 2.3-litre four-cylinder unit or an upgraded 2.8-litre engine, with 151PS and 237Nm of torque, giving even more capable performance on- and off-road. For customers in the US and Middle East, Arcade can install even more powerful engines using a range of new units, which are compatible with the vehicle.