Overview of the Mercedes-Benz G450d AMG Line Package
This is about as close as a buyer can get to a factory fresh Mercedes-Benz G-Class without taking delivery from a showroom in Stuttgart. Lot 58275, offered through USS Nagoya and Hokuriku on 2 October 2026, is a 2026 model year G450d finished in black over a titanium Nappa leather interior, registered in Japan for the first time in August 2026 and showing just 27 km on the odometer. The auction sheet records an S grade for exterior condition with an A grade for the interior, effectively a car in as new condition, and the damage diagram carries no markings at all.
This example is the G450d AMG Line Package, Mercedes-Benz's mild hybrid assisted 3.0 litre straight six diesel G-Wagen, built on the left hand drive 465310C platform, chassis prefix 3CA. It is a dealer import into Japan rather than a domestic market Japanese registration, which is common with very low mileage Mercedes-Benz product appearing at Japanese auction, and it carries a full new car service book with warranty documentation. The spare key and the warranty paperwork are noted on the sheet as arriving at a later date rather than being present with the car at the point of sale, which is worth confirming with the seller before bidding.
For a market searching worldwide for a Mercedes-Benz G-Class in genuinely unused condition, with a one owner history, factory dash camera, 360 degree camera, heated and ventilated memory seats, a sliding glass roof and Burmester sound, this lot is about as clean an entry point as the Japanese auction system is likely to produce.
The Drive Review
The G-Class occupies a strange and wonderful place in the modern car market. Underneath the touchscreens and the driver assistance systems it is still, fundamentally, a body on frame off roader with solid axles front and rear, a transfer case, a low range gearbox and three locking differentials. Mercedes-Benz has spent decades refining the way it rides and handles without ever diluting that basic engineering honesty, and that is precisely why enthusiasts and collectors continue to want one.
The G450d uses a 3.0 litre straight six turbo diesel with a 48 volt mild hybrid system, feeding a nine speed automatic transmission and permanent four wheel drive. On the road this generates strong, unhurried torque delivery rather than outright drama, with the diesel six pulling cleanly from low revs and the mild hybrid system smoothing out stop start running and gear changes. It is not a car built around outright pace in the way an AMG V8 G-Class is, but it rewards with effortless long distance cruising, excellent towing capability and genuinely useful off road ability thanks to the low range transfer case and locking differentials still fitted as standard.
The driving position is upright and commanding, the steering is geared for control at low speed and on rough ground rather than for feel at pace, and the solid axle layout means the ride has a particular old school vertical motion over bumps that no amount of air suspension on rival SUVs quite replicates. This is part of the character buyers are paying for. It feels mechanical, deliberate and unmistakably a G-Wagen, even as the cabin delivers a full modern Mercedes-Benz experience with twin digital displays, a head up style instrument cluster and the full MBUX infotainment suite.
Weaknesses to know about with any G-Class of this era include the fuel consumption of the straight six when driven hard, the sheer physical size of the body making town parking and narrow roads a genuine consideration, and tyre and brake wear accelerated by the vehicle's considerable weight. None of these are specific faults of this particular car, simply characteristics of the model that any prospective owner should go in with their eyes open about.
Auction Details
This Mercedes-Benz G450d AMG Line Package is lot number 58275, offered through USS Nagoya and Hokuriku with an auction date of 2 October 2026. The auction start price is ¥21,000,000. Autoselecta has not set a guide bidding range for this particular lot, so bidders should refer to the live price panel on this page for current guidance rather than relying on a quoted range. The start price should be treated as exactly that, a starting point, and not an indication of where the car will ultimately sell, since demand for a near zero mileage G-Class of this specification is likely to be strong.
All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction.
Vehicle Specifications
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz, model G-Class, grade G450d AMG Line Package, chassis code 3CA-465310C, frame number W1N4653101X098966. First registration August 2026 (Reiwa 8). Engine 3.0 litre straight six turbo diesel with 48 volt mild hybrid assistance, 3,000 cc displacement. Transmission nine speed automatic (CAT on the sheet). Drive 4WD. Fuel diesel. Steering left hand drive. Exterior colour black, factory colour code 197, with no colour change recorded. Interior titanium Nappa leather. Odometer reading 27 km, approximately 17 miles. Seating capacity five. Body style five door SUV. Dimensions as recorded on the sheet are 468 cm length, 198 cm width and 198 cm height. Shaken (Japanese roadworthiness inspection) runs to 30 August 2029. Import type dealer import. Recycling deposit 21,880 yen is included in the vehicle's registration as per Japanese regulation.
Factory Features and Equipment
The sales points section of the auction sheet lists the AMG Line package, the MANUFAKTUR programme and MANUFAKTUR programme plus trim options, the Night package, a sliding glass roof and a Burmester surround sound system. The points to note section confirms one owner from new, left hand drive configuration, a genuine factory fitted dash camera, power adjustable memory seats, a 360 degree camera system, heated and ventilated seats, titanium coloured Nappa leather upholstery and genuine 20 inch alloy wheels. Automatic air conditioning (AAC) is fitted. The equipment options box on the sheet, which would normally confirm items such as sunroof, navigation, power windows and television, could not be read with confidence as every label shared a printed oval and no hand drawn mark could be distinguished, so these individual items are not separately confirmed beyond what is stated elsewhere on the sheet and visible in the photographs.
Japanese Auction Report Translation
The auction sheet title identifies this as an imported car corner lot. First registration is recorded as Reiwa 8, August, which is August 2026. The model is listed as Mercedes-Benz G-Class, grade G450d AMG Line Package, with a 3000 cc engine and chassis type 3CA-465310C. Body style is five door, drive is 4WD, transmission is CAT (automatic). Odometer reading is 27 km. Air conditioning is listed as AAC, automatic air conditioning. Exterior colour is recorded as black, the original factory colour, with no colour change noted, colour code 197. Fuel is diesel. The new car service book with accompanying warranty document is marked as present. Import classification is dealer import. Steering is left hand. The recycling deposit is 21,880 yen. Seating capacity is five. Registration plate reads Gifu 319 fu 1010. Frame number is W1N4653101X098966. Dimensions are 468 cm long, 198 cm wide and 198 cm tall.
Sales points noted by the inspector are the AMG Line package, the MANUFAKTUR programme, the MANUFAKTUR programme plus, the Night package, a sliding glass roof and Burmester sound system. Points to note confirm one owner, left hand drive, a genuine factory dash camera, power memory seats, a 360 degree camera, heated and ventilated seats, titanium Nappa leather, and genuine 20 inch alloy wheels. The sheet also notes that the spare key and warranty document will follow at a later date rather than being supplied with the car at the point of sale, which buyers should clarify with the seller before bidding. The transfer document expiry date field is blank and the vehicle history field, used to flag commercial or rental use, is also blank, consistent with private one owner use. This report has been translated and checked by Autoselecta staff.
Damage Diagram and Body Condition
The damage diagram on the auction sheet carries no markings whatsoever, no scratches, dents, dimples, repairs, rust or paint issues of any kind are recorded anywhere on the body. This is consistent with the overall S exterior grade awarded by the inspector, the highest practical grade used at Japanese auction for a used vehicle, and is exactly what would be expected of a car registered only weeks before being offered for sale with an odometer reading in single and low double figures of kilometres. The photographs support this, showing glossy, unmarked black paintwork, straight panel gaps, clean chrome and trim, and black alloy wheels without visible kerb damage or scuffing. Overall condition assessment: this is a collector grade, essentially as new example, with nothing to note from either the inspector's diagram or the images provided.
Interior Condition
The interior has been graded A by the inspector, the second highest interior grade used in the Japanese auction system, just below the very top mark reserved for completely unused cabins. The photographs show titanium coloured Nappa leather upholstery still carrying protective plastic wrapping over the steering wheel, paper floor mat protectors in place, and a dashboard, centre console and instrument display all appearing unmarked and in showroom condition. The digital instrument cluster photograph shows an indicated odometer reading consistent with the sheet's 27 km figure, displayed alongside a fuel range of 382 km. No wear, staining, odour or damage of any kind is noted on the sheet or visible in the photographs, consistent with a vehicle that has barely been used since leaving the factory.
Japanese Auction Grades
Japanese auction houses grade exterior and interior condition separately. This car carries an overall auction grade of S, the designation used for vehicles that are effectively new or as new, typically reserved for very low mileage, recently registered cars with no meaningful wear or damage recorded. The interior grade of A reflects a cabin in excellent, lightly used condition, just below the top interior mark. Buyers should understand that these grades are independent condition assessments made by the auction house inspector at the point of sale; they describe condition on the day, not a guarantee of mechanical perfection, and they do not replace a buyer's own due diligence or a pre export inspection where one is arranged.
Model History
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class traces its roots back to 1979, originally developed as a military and utility vehicle in partnership with Steyr-Daimler-Puch in Austria, before gradually evolving into one of the most recognisable luxury off roaders in the world. Its body on frame construction, solid front and rear axles and three locking differentials have remained a constant through more than four decades of production, even as the cabin, engines and electronics have been repeatedly modernised. The current generation, introduced from 2018 onwards, retained the silhouette and mechanical philosophy that define the model while bringing it up to date with independent front suspension geometry hidden within a solid axle style layout, modern turbocharged and hybrid assisted engines, and a fully digital Mercedes-Benz interior. The G450d, with its straight six diesel and 48 volt mild hybrid system, represents the current era's answer to strong, efficient long distance cruising ability without the running costs or emissions profile of the larger V8 engined versions, while retaining full off road capability.
Why This Model Has Become Collectible
The G-Class has achieved a rare position in the car world, a vehicle that is simultaneously a serious off roader, a status symbol and, increasingly, a future classic. Decades of continuous production with minimal change to its external identity have given it an unusual permanence in a market where most SUVs are redesigned every seven or eight years beyond recognition. Early and unmodified examples, dealer special editions, and now very low mileage, late production cars like this one are all drawing collector interest for different reasons, the latter because a genuinely unused G-Class, complete with full service history and a single owner, becomes harder to find as cars are driven and depreciate the moment they leave a showroom. A vehicle registered in August 2026 showing 27 km is, in practical terms, as close to brand new as the secondary market can offer, which is precisely the appeal for buyers seeking a G-Class without the wait, allocation difficulties or price premiums sometimes associated with ordering new through an official dealer network in their own country.
What To Look For When Buying This Model
Buyers considering any G-Class, new or used, should be aware of a few model specific points. The sheer size and weight of the vehicle means tyres and brakes wear faster than on a conventional SUV, and specialist servicing is recommended given the complexity of the drivetrain and electronics. On diesel engined versions such as this G450d, it is worth confirming emissions equipment and any manufacturer recalls relevant to the specific market the car will be registered in. For this particular car, the key points flagged on the auction sheet that buyers should follow up with the seller are the status of the spare key and warranty document, both marked as arriving at a later date rather than being present with the vehicle, and the unreadable equipment options box, which means items such as navigation, television and sunroof specification beyond what is explicitly listed in the sales points section are not separately confirmed. Everything else recorded on the sheet, the service book, the one owner history and the clean damage diagram, points to a straightforward, well documented example.
Why Import This Car From Japan
Japan's auction system gives access to vehicles like this that are extremely difficult to source elsewhere in this exact, essentially unused condition. Dealer imported European vehicles sold through Japanese auction houses are inspected and graded independently, giving buyers a level of transparency around condition that is rarely available on the open retail market in other countries. For a Mercedes-Benz G-Class specifically, Japan's auction network regularly surfaces low mileage, well kept examples from private and dealer stock, inspected to a consistent national standard and offered with full auction sheet documentation, making it an efficient route to a car of this calibre for buyers anywhere in the world.
Ultimate Guide For Japanese Imports
Importing a vehicle from Japan involves winning the car at auction, arranging export preparation and deregistration in Japan, booking sea freight to the buyer's destination port, and then completing customs clearance, duty and tax payment and compliance or registration requirements in the buyer's own country. These requirements vary considerably by country, from compliance testing and emissions rules to local registration procedures, so it is important to understand the specific rules that apply where the car will be used before bidding. Shipping times vary by route and vessel schedule, and buyers should always confirm current import regulations in their own country before committing to a purchase.
Why Import Through Autoselecta
Autoselecta provides direct access to Japan's major auction houses, including USS Nagoya and Hokuriku where this lot is listed, with full auction sheet translation and transparent condition reporting on every vehicle. The team sources vehicles to order, places bids on the buyer's behalf within an agreed budget, and manages every stage of the export process once a car is won, including Japan side paperwork, shipping arrangements, and import support in the buyer's own country. Vehicle tracking is provided where available so buyers can follow their car's progress from auction to arrival, and the Autoselecta team remains in communication throughout the process to answer questions as they arise.
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Auction Caution
Japanese auction houses inspect every vehicle before sale, but these are still used vehicles sold through an auction process, and the auction sheet is an independent condition guide rather than a mechanical warranty. Even a car graded S with a clean damage diagram, as this one is, should be understood as a condition assessment on the day of inspection rather than a guarantee against future mechanical issues. Buyers should also note the specific points raised on this sheet, namely that the spare key and warranty document are marked as arriving at a later date rather than being present with the car, and that the equipment options box could not be read with confidence due to overlapping printed markings. Older and newer performance and luxury vehicles alike may need servicing, maintenance or minor refurbishment after purchase and import, and buyers should budget accordingly.
