Sojourn (Photo – Arcade Cars)
Off-Roader electric car enthusiasts have something new to consider. Arcade Cars (Arcade), Britain’s young EV conversion newcomer, debuted its first model, the Sojourn, at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
By News Desk
Taking place between August 15 – 18, 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.
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 revives and redefines classic automobiles. It selects its donor vehicles exclusively from a pool of former Swiss Army stock before subjecting each model to restoration and redefinition. Offered in six- or eight-seat configurations, 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.
Arcade is headquartered in London with operations in the vehicle’s birthplace, Austria, and facilities in Mercedes-Benz’s home city, Stuttgart, Germany.
Sojourn is strictly limited to pre-order slots available during Monterey Car Week – with first customer deliveries expected in late 2024.
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