Overview of the Mercedes-Benz G450d Launch Edition
This is a 2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G450d Launch Edition, chassis code 7CA-465310C, offered at USS Yokohama as lot 84139 in the auction's Imported Car Prime Corner. It is a dealer imported, left hand drive car first registered in June 2024, finished in pearl (factory colour code 885) with a diesel engine of 3,000 cc. The sheet records 14,856 kilometres, which is approximately 9,231 miles. It carries an auction grade of 5 and an interior grade of A, and the sheet notes it was bought directly from a private owner.
For a buyer looking for a nearly new G-Class, the Mercedes-Benz G450d Launch Edition is a strong proposition. The sheet shows only light scratches and windscreen stone chips on the diagram, a new car service book with its warranty booklet, and an equipment list that includes a glass sliding roof, leather, navigation, Burmester audio and the MANUFAKTUR Programme Plus. The auction is on 13 October 2026 in Japan.
The Drive Review
The current G-Class is one of the few genuine ladder frame off roaders still sold as a luxury flagship. Underneath the squared off body is a separate chassis, permanent four wheel drive and three locking differentials, so it keeps real off road ability that most luxury SUVs have dropped. The 2018 generation added independent front suspension and a far more civilised ride and steering response than the old car, while the upright body and slab sides keep the character that made it famous.
The G450d uses a 3.0 litre straight six turbo diesel with a nine speed 9G-Tronic automatic. Straight sixes are naturally smooth, and the diesel gives strong low rev pull, which suits a tall, heavy vehicle. Expect relaxed motorway cruising and good towing manners rather than the thunder of the AMG G63. The steering is lighter and less precise than a normal SUV, the body leans in corners, and the driving position is high and commanding. That is the appeal. The sheet shows the gear selector on the steering column, which is how the G-Class has always done it.
This car also has the Launch Edition specification, which on the sheet means a well equipped car with 20 inch alloy wheels (marked G20AW, not certain), seat heating and ventilation, and a heated steering wheel.
Auction Details
The car is listed at USS Yokohama as lot 84139, with the auction date of 13 October 2026 in Japan. The auction start price is ¥14,890,000. Autoselecta has not set a guide bidding range for this car, and no close sold results are on record to compare it with, so there is no reliable benchmark to quote. Please use the price panel on this page for the current minimum bid and the landed cost calculation, as these are worked out live and can change.
All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction. For this lot that means before 9pm UK time on Monday 12 October.
Vehicle Specifications
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz. Model: G-Class, second generation W465 family (chassis code 7CA-465310C on the sheet). Grade: G450d Launch Edition. First registration: June 2024 (Reiwa 6). Engine: 3,000 cc diesel, with 軽油 circled on the sheet. Transmission: automatic, column shift, read as CAT (not certain). Drive: the sheet appears to mark 4WD, though the oval runs into the grade text, so it is not certain. The model is permanent four wheel drive. Steering: left hand drive. Doors: 5. Seats: 5. Exterior colour: pearl, code 885, with no colour change shown. Mileage: 14,856 km, approximately 9,231 miles. Registration certificate dimensions: 468 cm long, 198 cm wide and 198 cm high. Import type: dealer, which means an official import. The photographs show a YANASE badge on the rear, a well known Mercedes-Benz dealer in Japan. The frame number reads WIN4653101X001740 but the second character may be a 1, giving W1N, so it is not certain. The inspection (shaken) runs to June 2027. The recycling deposit is 21,640 yen.
Factory Features and Equipment
The equipment marks on the sheet cover the sunroof, genuine alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, leather, TV, navigation and airbags. Air conditioning is marked AAC, automatic air conditioning. The sales points add a glass sliding roof, leather seats, power seats, seat heaters and ventilation, G 20 inch alloy wheels (not certain) and a 360 degree camera or monitor (the last word is hard to read). The points to note list navigation and digital TV, Burmester audio, a heated steering wheel and the MANUFAKTUR Programme Plus.
The photographs back up much of this. The dash shows twin wide digital screens, illuminated turbine style air vents and ambient lighting. The seats are quilted and perforated leather with contrast stitching, and the exterior shows multi spoke alloy wheels, running boards and a rear mounted spare wheel cover. A spare tyre box is printed on the sheet as a dotted circle with no mark seen, so the sheet does not confirm anything beyond the cover visible in the photographs.
Japanese Auction Report Translation
The sheet title reads Imported Car Prime Corner. The inspector's report begins with the line that the car was bought directly from a private owner and is a Prime listing. The marks after the word Prime are unclear. The only fault written by the inspector is seat wrinkles (the text reads like シートシフ, probably シートシワ, so not certain). There are no comments about engine noise, transmission operation, oil or coolant leaks, warning lights, air conditioning faults, suspension, rust or underbody condition. No accident repair or replaced panels are recorded on the sheet.
The sales points say the car was bought from a private owner, and list the glass sliding roof, 20 inch wheels, leather, power seats, 360 degree camera (not certain) and heated and ventilated seats. The notes list left hand drive, navigation and digital TV (a character before the navigation word is unclear), Burmester audio, the heated steering wheel and MANUFAKTUR Programme Plus. The last note is smart keyless, written with 後日, meaning at a later date. This probably means the smart key will be supplied later, but that is not certain. Number of keys and a spare key are not confirmed on the sheet.
The new car service book with warranty booklet is marked present. Owner manuals are not confirmed on the sheet.
Damage Diagram and Body Condition
The diagram is very clean. There is an A mark on the front bumper, meaning a scratch, with no size number given. A second A sits near the left front wing area, another scratch with no size number, though the exact panel is not certain. The third mark is トビ with an A on the windscreen. トビ means stone chips, and the A suggests a scratch with them, though this is not certain. In plain English, that means light scratching on the front bumper and left front, and some small chips on the glass from road debris. No dents, repair marks, replaced panels, rust or corrosion are marked.
The exterior photographs show clean white paintwork and straight panels on both sides and at the rear, with a pearl finish that suits the squared body. Overall this is a collector grade, near new car, with only the minor, marked defects you would expect from use.
Interior Condition
The interior grade is A. The inspector notes only seat wrinkles, which is normal wear on leather seats and is the only recorded interior comment. The photographs show a grey leather interior with quilted and perforated seats, a dashboard with twin digital displays, ambient lighting, a touchpad on the centre console and script lettering on the passenger side trim. The rear bench looks tidy in the photograph, with no visible tears or stains. The sheet records no smoke, odours or headlining faults. The odometer figure matches a car of just under two years of use.
Japanese Auction Grades
Japanese auction grades run from 6 and 5 for near new cars down to R and A for accident repaired vehicles. A grade 5 with an interior grade of A means very good condition for the age, and for a 2024 car this is close to the top of what auctions give out. The grade is an independent opinion from an inspector rather than a mechanical guarantee.
Model History
The G-Class began life in 1979 as the Geländewagen, developed with Steyr Puch for military and civilian use. Its look has barely changed since. The second generation, the W463A or W464 family and then W465 line, arrived in 2018 with a new chassis, a wider body, independent front suspension and a modern cabin, while keeping the boxy shape, the door handles and the exterior mounted indicators on the front wings. The G450d name came later with the 3.0 litre straight six diesel, sitting between the V8 G500 and the AMG G63. The Launch Edition is a specification for the 2024 update, and the photographs show the new interior trim and screens.
Why This Model Has Become Collectible
The G-Class has an unusual place in the market. It is the only car of its kind still made in broadly the form it was launched, with over four decades of continuous production. The shape, the sound of the doors and the proper off road hardware have created a following among collectors, and many examples remain in demand long after purchase. Official imports to Japan are well documented, which adds to their appeal, and low mileage cars with a full service book are not always easy to find. The left hand drive layout is standard in Japan for this model, and suits many export markets. No one can promise how values will behave, but G-Class demand worldwide has been consistent.
What To Look For When Buying This Model
On a G450d, ask for a full inspection of the 3.0 litre diesel, including its emissions system and fuel system, as modern diesels are sensitive to short journeys. On older W463 cars, rust at the door bottoms and around the spare wheel mount was common; on a 2024 car it is unlikely, but the underbody should still be checked on arrival. The electronics are complex, with twin screens, the 360 degree camera and many driver assistance features, so check that everything works as described. The sheet asks you to look at the seat wrinkles, the front bumper and left front scratches, and the windscreen chips, which may need replacing sooner than the rest of the car. Check that the smart keyless entry arrives with the car, since the sheet says 後日.
Because the car is a Japanese specification import with a Japanese navigation system, confirm in advance what your country requires for maps, language and emissions, and for left hand drive registration. A diesel emissions system can also be affected by fuel quality in some export markets, so check what fuel is available where you plan to drive.
Why Import This Car From Japan
Japanese cars tend to be low mileage and well looked after, and the auction sheet gives an independent record of condition. A 2024 G450d with 9,231 miles and a service book is the kind of car that is difficult to find elsewhere with so much documentation.
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Auction Caution
Auction cars are inspected before sale but are still used vehicles. The auction sheet is an independent guide to condition, not a mechanical warranty. This car has a clean grade, but the inspector's notes should be considered: seat wrinkles, scratches at the front bumper and left front, stone chips on the windscreen, and the smart keyless note marked 後日, meaning at a later date. Number of keys and manuals are not confirmed. Any car may need servicing or small repairs after purchase.
