Of the 1 000 units made globally, only 20 have been approved from South Africa in a run-out capacity of the now pre-facelift G-Class.
In a likely run-out of the current iteration G-Class before the supposed arrival of the facelift version, Mercedes-Benz has confirmed the availability of the limited run AMG G63 Grand Edition for South Africa in a single batch of 20 units.
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Using a moniker twice used in 2005 and 2006 for run-out or farewell versions of the previous W461 generation, the Grand Edition mainly receives bespoke exterior and interior finishes without any mechanical or chassis alterations present.
Black gold
Showcased in June last year where production was confirmed to be restricted to 1 000 units globally, all Grand Editions come decked-out in a bespoke Mercedes-Benz Manufaktur division called Night Black Mango contrasted by a Kalahari Gold Magno finish on the bumpers, spare wheel cover, the three-pointed star logo and the AMG crest.
Riding on 22-inch matte black forged alloy wheels with centre locking nuts, the gold theme continues on the spokes of the wheels and in the form of graphics across the base of the doors. Completing the exterior changes are red AMG brake calipers.
Discreet additions inside
Inside, the Grand Edition’s interior changes are less dramatic and aside from still utilising the older Command infotainment system rather than the MBUX on the facelift G-Class as well as the all-electric G580, receives black Nappa leather upholstery with gold stitching, black AMG illuminated door sills, black floor mats with gold stitch work and gold AMG embroidered front seat headrests.
Rounding the special touches off are carbon and copper inlays, the AMG Performance steering trimmed in Dinamica micro-fibres and a Nappa leather trimmed grab handle complete with a copper Grand Edition badge.
Unchanged V8
As mentioned, no changes have taken place up front where the 4.0-litre bi-turbo V8 develops an unchanged 430kW/850Nm delivered to all four wheels through the AMG-tuned 9G TCT gearbox.
Similar to the standard G63, the Grand Edition will get from 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and top-out at a limited top speed of 220 km/h.
Price
Now available, pricing kicks-off at R5 474 512, R1 043 438 more than the standard G63, which additionally includes a five-year/100 000 km maintenance plan and a custom AMG cover made from synthetic fibre fabrics.
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