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  • Mercedes-AMG G 63 Collectors Edition Launched in India with Only 30 Units

    Mercedes-AMG G 63 Collectors Edition

    Pune/Bengaluru: Mercedes-Benz has redefined bespoke automotive luxury in India with the launch of the first-ever India-inspired Mercedes-AMG G 63 Collectors Edition, a limited run of just 30 highly customized vehicles designed exclusively for existing top-end Mercedes-Benz customers in India.

    Co-developed with Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI), the Mercedes-AMG G 63 Collector’s Edition celebrates India’s vibrant landscape and cultural richness.

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    This ultra-exclusive version of the iconic G-Class not only features custom performance enhancements but also sets new benchmarks for hyper-personalization in the luxury SUV segment.

    Key Highlights of the Mercedes-AMG G 63 Collectors Edition:
    • Only 30 units will be made, exclusively for existing top-tier Mercedes-Benz customers in India
    • Personalized grab handle with customer’s name engraving — a first for any AMG G 63 variant
    • Exclusive MANUFAKTUR exterior shades: Mid Green Magno and Red Magno
    • Bespoke spare wheel cover with “One of Thirty” logo plaque
    • Unique exterior protective strip featuring embedded insignia and “Collector’s Edition” branding
    • MANUFAKTUR two-tone nappa leather interiors in Catalana Beige and Black
    • Open-pore natural walnut wood trim for enhanced luxury
    • 22” Tech Gold cross-forged AMG wheels combining aesthetics and performance
    • Deliveries scheduled to begin in Q4 2025
    • Powered by 430 kW (585 hp) and 850 Nm of torque, 0–100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds

    “Hyper-personalization is redefining top-end luxury in India,” said Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India. “The AMG G 63 Collectors Edition exemplifies co-creation and innovation, built in response to the desires of Indian collectors who seek distinctiveness, heritage, and craftsmanship in every detail.”

    Manu Saale, MD & CEO, MBRDI, added: “This edition is a testament to our ability to deliver regionally relevant innovations. Collaborating with Mercedes-Benz India, we’ve developed a Collector’s Edition that resonates deeply with Indian identity, beyond mere performance.”

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    The Mercedes-AMG G 63 Collectors Edition is priced at ₹4.3 crore (ex-showroom, India) and reflects the company’s growing focus on ultra-exclusive, made-to-order vehicles tailored for Indian clientele.

    With the rollout of this limited series, Mercedes-Benz further positions itself at the intersection of technology, luxury, and personalization in the Indian automotive landscape.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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