Mercedes-AMG G63 Collector's Edition launched at Rs 4.3 crore: Why it's so expensive
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Here's a look at what this India-specific G offers.
Mercedes-AMG G 63 Collector's Edition: What's new
This limited-run edition of the massively popular model has been developed in collaboration with
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India
(MBRDI). Visually, the model looks similar to the standard version but gets two paint options: Mid Green Magno and Red Magno.
Unique touches include a 'One of Thirty' plaque on the spare wheel cover, a customized protective strip with Collector's Edition branding, and most notably, a grab handle inside the cabin engraved with the owner's name.
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As for the changes made to the interior, the Collector's Edition features black and beige upholstery, paired with wooden trims and panels. Furthermore, the model gains 22-inch gold-finished alloy wheels.
Powering this exclusive edition is the familiar
4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine
that generates 585 hp and 850 Nm of torque, paired with a 48-volt mild hybrid system. The SUV sprints from 0 to 100 kmph in 4.4 seconds, with a top speed electronically capped at 240 kmph.
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