The limited-run Mercedes-AMG G63 Grand Edition has been confirmed for South Africa. Here are the price and specs of the variant and how many units have been allocated to Mzansi…
Let’s get the bad news out of the way first. There will be just 20 Mercedes-AMG G63 Grand Edition units for South Africa, from a global production run of 1 000.
As a reminder, the G63 is powered by AMG’s 4.0-litre biturbo petrol V8 engine and that makes a commendable 430 kW and 850 Nm. Power goes to all four wheels via an automatic gearbox, and the Three-pointed Star’s Affalterbach division claims the variant will sprint from 0-100 kph in 4.5 sec.
So, what makes this special edition command a R1 million premium over the standard G63? Let’s start with the exterior paint, its the Manufaktur night black magno and there’s extensive gold detailing. The AMG logo and Mercedes star are finished in Kalahari gold magno, as is the Affalterbach logo on the bonnet. There’s also gold detailing on the front and rear bumper inlays and underride protection.
The 22-inch AMG forged wheels feature a cross-spoke design in tech gold, with matte-black central locking nut, but its the interior which should draw all the attention.
The seats are finished in G Manufaktur black nappa with gold stitching and gold AMG logo. There are extensive AMG logos dotted around the cabin, there are napped-wrapped roof grab handles and a Grand Edition badge for the front passenger. The steering wheel is finished in Dinamica microfibre with a G63 plaque.
How much does the G63 Grand Edition cost in South Africa?
As mentioned, there’ll be just 20 units confirmed for our market. Priced from R5 474 512, the Grand Edition is just over a million Rand more than the standard car. A 2-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty and 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan are included in the price, as is a custom AMG car cover!
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