Overview of the Mercedes-AMG G63 Launch Edition
This is a genuinely exceptional example of the current generation Mercedes-AMG G63, offered here in Launch Edition specification with just 1,142 km recorded on the odometer, approximately 710 miles. First registered in August 2024 (Reiwa 6), this G-Class is a dealer import, left hand drive, finished in the factory matt black paint with colour code 056, and fitted with the 4.0 litre twin turbo V8 driving all four wheels through an automatic transmission. It carries an auction grade of 5 with an A interior grade from USS Tokyo, which places it among the highest condition scores the Japanese auction system awards, essentially as new. The chassis code is 4AA-465250C and the frame number is recorded as W1N4652501X004544, though this reference is noted by the inspector as not entirely certain to read.
What makes this particular G63 stand out even within its own model line is the specification and history recorded on the auction sheet. It is a genuine one owner car, finished in matt black with an electric side step, a Brabus front spoiler, carbon fibre steering wheel and carbon interior trim, and a digital rear view mirror. It comes with its original service book, owner's manual, spare key and SD card, along with a service record from 2025, AMG floor mats, ETC unit, dash camera front and rear, and a radar detector. A Yanase application certificate is also present confirming a clear coating and wheel coating treatment. This is about as complete and as fresh a Mercedes-AMG G-Class as you are likely to find coming out of Japan, and with essentially delivery mileage it presents as close to a new car as a used G63 can be.
Autoselecta is bringing this car to market for UK buyers seeking a low mileage, high grade G63 without the waiting lists and specification restrictions that come with ordering new through a UK dealer. Every detail below is drawn directly from the Japanese auction sheet and the accompanying photographs, translated and checked by Autoselecta, so buyers can assess the car with full transparency before bidding.
The Drive Review
The current generation Mercedes-AMG G63 is one of the more unlikely success stories in modern performance motoring. Underneath the unmistakably boxy, ladder frame body sits a genuinely serious performance SUV, powered by AMG's hand built 4.0 litre twin turbo V8, the M177 engine shared with the AMG GT and C63 S of the previous generation. In the G63 it produces substantial power and, more importantly, enormous torque low in the rev range, which suits the character of this vehicle perfectly given its height, weight and old school body on frame construction.
Despite retaining a live axle front and rear suspension layout that traces its history back to the original military derived G-Wagen of the 1970s, the current G63 rides with a level of composure that would have seemed impossible in earlier versions of this vehicle. Adaptive damping, a wider track, and the sheer muscle of the V8 mean the G63 pulls hard and sounds magnificent doing it, with a deep, cultured V8 note from the AMG exhaust. Body roll is present, as you would expect from something this tall and this heavy, but it is well controlled for what is fundamentally an off road capable ladder chassis vehicle rather than a monocoque performance SUV.
Steering feel is heavier and more deliberate than in a modern monocoque SUV, and the driving position remains commanding and upright, with excellent visibility over most other traffic. The nine speed automatic gearbox is smooth in normal driving and sharp when pushed, and the vehicle retains proper low range four wheel drive capability alongside three locking differentials, a genuine rarity in this class of vehicle and something that separates the G63 from image led performance SUVs that cannot leave tarmac. Refinement inside the cabin is now genuinely of luxury saloon standard, a significant step forward from earlier G-Class generations, while retaining the charmingly agricultural exterior silhouette that has become such an icon in its own right.
Buyers should understand this is a heavy, thirsty vehicle that trades outright efficiency for character, capability and outright drama, and that the driving experience, while thoroughly modern in refinement, still carries the mechanical honesty of a vehicle built on a separate chassis, which is precisely why enthusiasts and collectors have taken to it so strongly.
Auction Details
This Mercedes-AMG G63 Launch Edition is being offered through USS Tokyo, one of Japan's largest and most respected auction houses, under lot number 75134, with the auction taking place on the 1st of October 2026. The auction start price is set at ¥26,000,000. No Autoselecta guide bidding range has been set for this particular car given the absence of directly comparable sold results at Japanese auction, and no minimum bid figure is quoted here as this is calculated live and updates after publication, so please refer to the price panel on this page for current figures. All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction.
Vehicle Specifications
Manufacturer Mercedes-AMG. Model G-Class, G63 Launch Edition. Chassis code 4AA-465250C. Frame number recorded as W1N4652501X004544, noted by the inspector as not entirely certain to read. Year and month of first registration August 2024, Reiwa 6. Engine capacity 4,000 cc twin turbo V8. Fuel type petrol, as circled on the auction sheet. Transmission automatic. Drive type 4WD, circled on the sheet confirming permanent all wheel drive. Exterior colour matt black, factory original, colour code 056, confirmed as unchanged on the sheet. Interior colour not stated in full on the sheet but photographs show black leather upholstery with contrasting stitching and carbon fibre trim. Odometer reading 1,142 km, approximately 710 miles. Auction grade 5. Interior grade A. Doors 5. Steering left hand drive, circled on the sheet. Import classification dealer import, circled on the sheet. Shaken inspection valid to August 2027, Reiwa 9. Recycling deposit recorded as 22,060 yen.
Factory Features and Equipment
The auction sheet marks this car as fitted with a sunroof, genuine alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, leather upholstery, television function, satellite navigation, and airbags, though the equipment marks for power windows and airbags are noted as less clearly legible than the other items. Air conditioning is confirmed as automatic climate control, marked AAC on the sheet. Sales points recorded by the auction house list the car as a genuine one owner vehicle, finished in matt black, fitted with an electric side step, carbon fibre steering wheel, carbon fibre interior trim, a digital rear view mirror, and a Brabus front spoiler, all of which are visible in the accompanying photographs. The digital rear view mirror is clearly shown in one of the interior photographs displaying a live camera feed of the road behind. The carbon fibre steering wheel and AMG branded steering wheel, along with carbon fibre dash and console trim, are also clearly visible in the cabin photographs.
Japanese Auction Report Translation
The auction sheet has been fully translated and checked by Autoselecta. The lot is listed under number 775134. First registration is recorded as Reiwa 6, month 8, which converts to August 2024. The model name is given as M.AMG G Class, grade G63 Launch Edition, chassis type 4AA-465250C, engine capacity 4,000 cc, with five doors. The drive type circle confirms 4WD. The auction grade is 5, with an interior sub grade of A. The shaken inspection is valid until Reiwa 9, month 8, which is August 2027. The odometer reading is circled as 1,142 km. The transmission is listed as AT, automatic. Air conditioning is listed as AAC, automatic climate control. A new car maintenance booklet is confirmed present, circled on the sheet. The exterior colour is confirmed as the original factory colour, matt black, with an arrow indicating no repaint, colour code 056. Fuel is circled as petrol. The import classification is circled as dealer import. The steering position is circled as left hand drive. The recycling deposit is listed as 22,060 yen. A registration plate reference reading Shonan 380 and a hiragana character resembling と is noted, though this reading is not entirely certain. The frame number is recorded as W1N4652501X004544, with the inspector noting some uncertainty in reading this string precisely.
Equipment codes marked include SR for sunroof, genuine alloy wheels, PS for power steering, PW for power windows noted less clearly, leather upholstery, TV, navigation, and airbags noted less clearly. Sales points recorded are one owner history, matt black paintwork, electric side step, carbon fibre steering wheel, carbon fibre interior trim, digital rear view mirror, and a Brabus front spoiler.
Points to note list AMG floor mats, an ETC unit, a dash camera fitted front and rear, and a radar detector as included with the car. A Yanase application certificate is noted as present, covering what appears to be a clear coating treatment and a wheel coating treatment, though part of this description was not clearly legible on the sheet. Genuine steering wheel and rear view mirror components are noted as included, along with genuine mud guards, though the exact wording here also carries some uncertainty. The owner's manual, a spare key and an SD card are confirmed present, along with a service record dated Reiwa 7, 2025, all circled by the inspector.
The inspector's own report notes that protection film has been applied to the vehicle, with a second item following this note that could not be read with confidence. An aftermarket easy closer soft close door kit is noted as fitted, and the car is recorded as appearing at auction for the first time. The inspector also notes that the tyre pressure warning lamp is flashing, and that there are scratches on the wheels. No other mechanical faults, leaks, warning lights, or interior damage are recorded by the inspector. The damage diagram itself carries no markings at all, meaning no scratches, dents, dimples, rust, corrosion, repaint marks or replaced panels are indicated anywhere on the body.
Damage Diagram and Body Condition
The auction sheet's damage diagram for this vehicle is entirely clean, with no damage codes marked anywhere on the body outline. There are no scratch marks, no dent marks, no dimple marks, no repair or repaint marks, no rust or corrosion marks, and no replaced panel marks recorded by the inspector. This is consistent with the very high auction grade of 5 awarded to the car and with the extremely low mileage covered since first registration.
The only condition issues noted anywhere on the sheet relate to the wheels, which are recorded as carrying scratches, and to the tyre pressure warning lamp, which the inspector notes was flashing at the time of inspection. Photographs of the wheels do not show obvious damage beyond typical light kerb wear that would be expected even on a very low mileage car, though buyers should be aware this is what the inspector has flagged and it is not confirmed to what extent this is visible without close physical inspection. The tyre pressure warning lamp illumination is also visible on the dashboard display in the interior photograph showing the instrument cluster, which displays a tyre pressure monitoring system message alongside other vehicle status information.
Overall, on the basis of the auction sheet and the photographs supplied, this presents as an exceptionally clean, effectively as new example of the G63, consistent with a genuine one owner car covering only a few hundred kilometres since new. This is very much a car in outstanding usable and collectible condition rather than one requiring any restoration work.
Interior Condition
The interior is awarded an A grade by the auction house, the highest interior condition grade in the USS system, indicating a cabin that is essentially as new with no significant wear, staining or damage recorded. Photographs support this, showing black leather seats with a diamond quilted stitching pattern that appear free of visible wear, alongside carbon fibre trim across the dashboard, centre console and door cards that shows no scuffing or fading. The carbon fibre AMG steering wheel photographed shows no wear to the leather or stitching. The digital rear view mirror is fitted and functioning, displaying a live rearward camera feed in one of the supplied photographs. The AMG instrument display and central infotainment screen are both shown illuminated and functioning, with the digital cluster displaying vehicle status information including tyre pressure and oil level readings at the time the photograph was taken. No auction sheet notes describe any interior wear, odour, staining or damage of any kind, which is consistent with the very low mileage covered and the A interior grade awarded.
Japanese Auction Grades
Japanese auction houses grade both the exterior and interior of every vehicle independently using a standardised scoring system, and these grades are central to understanding true condition when buying unseen from overseas. An exterior grade of 5, as awarded to this G63, is the highest score generally used in the USS system and denotes a vehicle in outstanding condition, typically an essentially new or extremely low mileage car with no notable panel damage, repairs or repainting recorded. An interior grade of A represents the top interior condition band, again indicating a cabin that is effectively as new. These grades are assigned by trained, independent auction house inspectors at the point of consignment and are widely regarded as a highly reliable, standardised way of assessing condition on a vehicle that a buyer cannot inspect in person before bidding, though they remain a professional visual assessment rather than a full mechanical warranty.
Model History
The Mercedes G-Class traces its origins back to a military vehicle developed jointly with Steyr Daimler Puch in the late 1970s, built on a separate ladder frame chassis with solid axles front and rear, a formula that has remained fundamentally unchanged through more than four decades of production. What began as a rugged utility vehicle for military and agricultural use gradually evolved into a luxury status symbol, particularly from the 1990s onward as Mercedes and later AMG began offering increasingly powerful and increasingly luxurious versions.
The AMG G63 badge itself dates back to earlier V8 powered versions of the G-Class, but the current generation, introduced from 2018 onward, represented the first ground up redesign of the model in its history, retaining the iconic boxy silhouette and body on frame construction while modernising the underlying platform, suspension geometry, interior technology and safety systems. The G63 sits at the top of the mainstream G-Class range, powered by AMG's 4.0 litre hand built twin turbo V8, and has become one of the most recognisable and most discussed performance SUVs in the world, embraced across entertainment, sport and business circles globally. The Launch Edition specification seen on this car was offered as an early production run variant carrying a distinct set of trim and equipment enhancements over the standard G63, adding to its desirability among specification conscious buyers.
Why This Model Has Become Collectible
Few modern performance SUVs have achieved the cultural status of the AMG G63. Its unmistakable, decades old silhouette combined with genuinely serious AMG V8 performance has created a vehicle that stands entirely apart from other high performance SUVs built on more conventional monocoque platforms. Where most rivals have moved toward lighter, more efficient unibody construction, the G-Class has deliberately retained its body on frame layout and low range transfer case, giving it genuine off road credentials that very few owners will ever use but that add enormously to its mechanical authenticity and appeal among enthusiasts who value engineering honesty over pure image.
Global demand for the G63 consistently outstrips new car supply, with long waiting lists at dealerships in most markets, which has pushed strong secondary market interest toward exceptionally low mileage, well documented examples like this one. A genuine one owner car with barely more than a thousand kilometres covered, full service documentation, spare key and manuals intact, and a clean auction inspection with no accident history recorded, is a scarce combination even within the wider G63 population, and interest in Launch Edition specification cars in particular reflects a broader collector appetite for early production, limited specification variants of significant models. As with any modern collectible, Autoselecta makes no guarantee as to future values, but the combination of scarcity, strong global demand, and the model's growing status as a genuine automotive icon all support its position as one of the more sought after performance SUVs currently being exported from Japan.
What To Look For When Buying This Model
Buyers considering a G63 of this generation should pay close attention to service history and confirm the vehicle has received its scheduled AMG maintenance, given the complexity and cost of servicing the twin turbo V8 correctly. The twin turbo M177 engine is generally regarded as robust when properly maintained, but buyers should always check for oil leaks around the turbochargers and confirm regular oil changes have been carried out given the demands placed on the engine oil in a heavy, high powered vehicle such as this. The nine speed automatic transmission should shift smoothly with no hesitation or harshness between gears. Given the vehicle's height and weight, tyre and brake wear should also be checked periodically, and buyers should be alert to any aftermarket modifications that could affect warranty status or long term reliability, such as the aftermarket soft close door kit fitted to this particular car, which is a bolt on convenience item rather than a performance modification but is worth being aware of. On this specific vehicle, the auction sheet's note of a flashing tyre pressure warning lamp and wheel scratches are the only condition points flagged by the inspector and should be checked upon arrival, though neither is indicated as a structural or mechanical concern.
Why Import This Car From Japan
Japan remains one of the best sources globally for genuinely low mileage, meticulously documented modern performance vehicles, thanks to a domestic culture of careful ownership, comprehensive service record keeping, and a mandatory shaken inspection system that discourages neglected or heavily used vehicles from remaining on the road. This particular G63 exemplifies exactly why buyers look to Japan for cars like this, with a genuine one owner history, essentially delivery mileage, complete documentation including manuals, spare key and service records, and an independent, professionally graded auction sheet confirming its condition before it ever reaches a UK buyer. Sourcing a car of this specification and condition through the domestic UK or European used market at this mileage would be extremely difficult, making Japanese auction access a genuinely valuable route to a vehicle of this calibre.
Ultimate Guide For Japanese Imports
Importing a vehicle from Japan involves several stages, beginning with sourcing the right car through the auction system, followed by a detailed review of the auction sheet and photographs, placing a bid within an agreed budget, completing purchase and export paperwork once the bid is successful, arranging shipping to the destination country, and finally handling customs clearance, registration and compliance requirements once the vehicle arrives in the UK. Working with an experienced import specialist who understands both the Japanese auction system and UK import and registration requirements significantly reduces the risk and complexity involved, particularly when dealing with high value, low mileage performance vehicles such as this G63 where documentation accuracy and condition verification matter enormously.
Why Import Through Autoselecta
Autoselecta provides UK buyers with direct access to Japan's major auction houses, including USS Tokyo where this G63 is listed, giving genuine transparency through full auction sheet translation and independent grading rather than relying on a dealer's own description of a car. Autoselecta's team reviews every auction sheet and photograph set in detail before bidding, provides bidding assistance and strategy, and handles the full export process once a car is secured, including shipping arrangements, import documentation and support through UK arrival and registration. Communication is maintained throughout the process so buyers understand exactly where their vehicle is at each stage, from winning bid through to delivery. Autoselecta does not promise unrealistic savings against list price, but does offer genuine access to the depth and quality of stock available at Japanese auction, which is very often simply not accessible through conventional UK dealer channels.
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Auction Caution
All vehicles sold through Japanese auction, including this Mercedes-AMG G63 Launch Edition, are inspected before sale but remain used vehicles regardless of how low their mileage may be, and the auction sheet should be understood as an independent condition guide rather than a mechanical warranty. Even a vehicle graded 5 with an A interior can require servicing, minor refurbishment or attention to specific items after purchase and import. On this particular car, buyers should note the inspector's recorded observations of a flashing tyre pressure warning lamp and scratches present on the wheels, along with the aftermarket easy closer soft close door kit fitted to the doors, all of which are noted directly from the auction sheet and should be checked and understood before bidding.
