Overview of the Mercedes-Benz G450d AMG Line Package
This is about as close as it gets to a brand new Mercedes-Benz G-Class without buying one through a European or Middle Eastern dealer network. Registered in Japan in August 2026 and showing just 30 km on the odometer, this G450d AMG Line Package has covered essentially no distance since it left the factory. It is a left hand drive example, imported into Japan through an official Mercedes-Benz dealer rather than privately or through a grey importer, and it comes from a single private owner who is now sending it to auction for the very first time.
Finished in black over white Nappa leather, this G-Class carries the AMG Line Package together with the Night Package, a sliding glass roof, Alcantara roof lining, wireless phone charging, front and rear dealer fitted dash cameras, and the MANUFAKTUR programme and MANUFAKTUR programme plus upgrades that Mercedes-Benz uses to denote higher specification trim and detailing inside the cabin. USS Kobe's inspectors have awarded this car their highest available exterior grade of S, with an interior grade of A, and critically the damage diagram on the auction sheet is entirely blank: no scuffs, no dents, no touched up paintwork of any kind recorded against this chassis. For a buyer anywhere in the world looking for a genuinely as new G-Class, backed by a transparent Japanese auction inspection rather than a private sale with limited paperwork, this is a rare opportunity.
The Drive Review: What The G450d AMG Line Package Is Like To Drive
The current generation W463 G-Class has moved a long way from the agricultural military origins of the original Geländewagen, but it has deliberately kept the character that made the shape famous. This G450d uses Mercedes-Benz's 3.0 litre straight six diesel, paired here with the brand's 48 volt mild hybrid system and a conventional torque converter automatic gearbox (listed on the auction sheet as CAT). On the road the straight six diesel is a quiet, torque rich unit that suits the G-Class perfectly. It is not about outright drama the way the AMG V8 derivatives are, instead delivering strong, effortless pulling power from low revs, which is exactly what a vehicle of this height, width and weight needs.
Despite its unmistakably boxy, upright silhouette, the modern G-Class rides on a ladder frame chassis with independent front suspension, a significant engineering change from the live axle front end of earlier G-Wagens, and the result is a vehicle that feels far more composed on road than its looks suggest, while retaining proper low range four wheel drive, locking differentials and genuine off road capability that very few other luxury SUVs can match. Body roll is present, as you would expect from a tall, narrow bodied 4x4 with a short wheelbase relative to its height, but the steering, brakes and general refinement have all been dramatically improved over previous generations. Inside, the cabin on this particular car, trimmed in white Nappa leather with Alcantara roof lining, seat heating and ventilation, and the latest Mercedes-Benz digital instrument and infotainment displays, feels every bit as modern and luxurious as an S-Class, which is part of why the G-Class has become such a status symbol worldwide.
Weaknesses to be aware of with this model generally include high fuel consumption on earlier petrol and V8 variants (less of an issue on this diesel engined 450d), a firm low speed ride due to the stiff chassis and heavy unsprung mass, notable wind noise at speed from the flat windscreen and boxy mirrors, and running costs that reflect its complexity and luxury positioning. None of these are flaws specific to this car. They are simply characteristics of the model that any prospective owner should understand before buying.
Auction Details
This Mercedes-Benz G450d AMG Line Package is lot number 82025, offered through USS HAA Kobe, one of Japan's largest and most respected auction houses. The auction is scheduled for 3 October 2026 in Japan, and the auction start price is listed at ¥19,900,000. No Autoselecta guide bidding range has been set for this particular car, so prospective buyers should refer to the live price panel on this page for current bidding guidance rather than any figure quoted elsewhere. There are no closely comparable sold results on record for this exact specification to draw on for pricing context, which reflects how fresh this generation and specification combination still is to the Japanese auction market. 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: W1N4653101X096299. Model year: 2026. First registration: August 2026 (Reiwa 8). Engine capacity: 3,000 cc. Fuel: diesel. Transmission: automatic (CAT). Drive type: 4WD. Steering position: left hand drive. Exterior colour: black (original factory colour, no respray), colour code 197. Interior colour: white tone Nappa leather. Odometer reading: 30 km (approximately 19 miles). Seating capacity: 5 persons. Body style: 5 door SUV. Dimensions: 468 cm length, 198 cm width, 198 cm height. Air conditioning: WAC, dual zone. Import type: official dealer import. Auction house: USS HAA Kobe. Auction grade: S. Interior grade: A. Lot number: 82025.
Factory Features and Equipment of This G-Class
According to the auction sheet sales points and points to note, this G450d AMG Line Package is fitted with the AMG Line Package, Night Package, sliding glass roof, white Nappa leather upholstery, AMG specific floor mats, seat heating and seat ventilation, a genuine Mercedes-Benz navigation system with a 360 degree camera system, wireless phone charging, Alcantara roof lining, front and rear dash cameras fitted by the dealer, and an ETC toll card unit. The car also carries Mercedes-Benz's MANUFAKTUR programme and MANUFAKTUR programme plus designations, which denote additional interior trim and personalisation options beyond the standard specification. The auction sheet notes that the new car service book and warranty booklet are present, and that the warranty booklet, owner's manual and spare key are all confirmed present and handed over on the day of sale.
The auction sheet's printed equipment box, which normally confirms items such as sunroof, alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, leather, television, navigation and airbags, could not be confirmed with confidence on this sheet. Every label sits inside the same printed oval with no distinct hand marked indicator separating confirmed items from unconfirmed ones, so Autoselecta has not listed these as confirmed and buyers should treat navigation, airbags and similar items as not formally confirmed through that specific box, even though several of these items are separately confirmed through the sales points and points to note sections above.
Japanese Auction Report Translation
This auction sheet has been translated and checked by Autoselecta staff. The sheet identifies the car as an "imported car prime corner" listing, lot number 82025. First registration is recorded as Reiwa 8, August, which corresponds to August 2026. The model is listed as Mercedes-Benz G-Class, engine size 3000cc, chassis type 3CA-465310C, body style 5 door, grade G450d AMG Line Package, drive 4WD. The auction grade is S, with an interior auxiliary grade of A. Shaken (Japanese roadworthiness inspection) is valid until 30 August Reiwa 11, which is August 2029. The odometer reads 30 km. Transmission is listed as CAT, a column mounted automatic. Air conditioning is listed as WAC, dual zone climate control. Exterior colour is black, noted as the original factory colour with no respray, colour code 197. Fuel type is listed as diesel (軽油). Interior colour is described as white tone. The new car service book with warranty booklet is confirmed present. The imported car model year is listed as 2026, and the import classification is dealer import, meaning the car came into Japan through an official manufacturer dealer channel rather than a private or parallel import route. Steering is left hand. The recycling deposit is 21,880 yen. Seating capacity is five persons. The registration plate is Izumi 356 su 818. The frame number is W1N4653101X096299. Dimensions are listed as 468 cm length, 198 cm width and 198 cm height.
Under sales points, the sheet notes this is a private owner's car, one owner from new, and its first time at auction. It also lists the MANUFAKTUR programme, MANUFAKTUR programme plus, AMG Line Package, Night Package, sliding glass roof, white Nappa leather, ETC unit, and front and rear dealer fitted dash cameras. Under points to note, the sheet lists an AMG specific floor mat set, seat heating and ventilation, genuine navigation with a 360 degree camera system, a type designation number of 21048 with classification number 0113, wireless charging, Alcantara roof lining, and confirms the warranty booklet, owner's manual and spare key are present and handed over on the day.
Two sections on the sheet were left blank by the inspector: the transfer documents validity date field, and the vehicle history field. Both are therefore not confirmed. The inspector's written comments section and the damage diagram are also both blank, meaning no faults, marks or remarks have been recorded against this car by the inspector.
Damage Diagram and Body Condition
The damage diagram on this auction sheet has been left completely blank. No scratch codes, dent codes, paint codes, crack codes or any other inspector markings have been recorded anywhere on the vehicle outline. Given this car's age, essentially new, with an odometer reading of only 30 km, a blank diagram is consistent with a vehicle that has barely moved since leaving the dealer. Combined with the S exterior grade, which is the highest grade USS awards and is normally reserved for vehicles in unregistered or near unregistered, as new condition, this points to a body and paint condition that is effectively showroom fresh. The photographs support this, showing deep, even black paintwork across the bonnet, doors, roof and rear panels with no visible stone chips, scuffs or touched up areas, correctly fitted panel gaps, and glossy black alloy wheels that show no kerbing or damage in the images supplied.
Overall body condition assessment: this is as close to collector grade, as new condition as a used G-Class is likely to be found, reflecting its genuinely minimal mileage and single owner history, though buyers should always bear in mind that an auction sheet is an independent condition snapshot rather than a guarantee against every possible defect.
Interior Condition
The interior has been graded A by USS Kobe's inspectors, one step below the top available interior grade, which on a vehicle with only 30 km on the clock is a normal and expected grading for an essentially unused cabin that has not yet had the chance to visually age or wear into its materials. In the supplied interior photograph, the white Nappa leather upholstery appears clean, unmarked and free of creasing, with the dashboard, door cards and centre console all presenting as new. The digital instrument cluster and infotainment screens are both lit and functioning in the photographs, the ambient lighting is operational, and the key fob is visible resting on the passenger seat. No tears, stains, discolouration or wear are visible to the leather, dashboard or headlining in the photographs provided. The odometer display confirms a reading of 30 km in the dashboard photograph, consistent with the auction sheet figure.
Japanese Auction Grades Explained
Japanese auction houses such as USS grade vehicles using a standardised scale to give buyers a quick, independent reference point before they view a car in person. Exterior grades generally run from 6, representing the best condition, typically unregistered or near new cars, down through grades such as 5, 4.5, 4 and below for cars showing increasing wear, with grade R or RA reserved for vehicles that have had prior accident repair recorded on the chassis. USS specifically uses an S grade above its standard numerical scale to denote vehicles in truly as new or unregistered condition, which is the grade awarded here. The interior grade, scored separately using letters from A as the best through to D or lower, reflects cabin wear, smell, cleanliness and general condition. This car's combination of S exterior grade and A interior grade, alongside a blank damage diagram, places it firmly among the best condition examples that pass through the Japanese auction system, which is a meaningful point of reassurance for buyers who cannot inspect the car in person before bidding.
Model History of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, internally coded W463 in its current generation, traces its roots back to the original Geländewagen developed jointly with Steyr-Daimler-Puch and launched in 1979 for military and civilian use. The silhouette, upright windscreen, flat body panels and exposed door hinges, has remained remarkably consistent across more than four decades of production, making the G-Class one of the longest running body designs in the automotive industry. The current W463 generation, introduced in 2018, retained that unmistakable shape while completely re engineering the underlying platform, moving to independent front suspension, a fully redesigned interior with modern Mercedes-Benz technology, and a significantly wider track, all while keeping the ladder frame chassis, three locking differentials and low range transfer case that give the G-Class genuine off road ability far beyond most of its luxury SUV rivals.
The G450d sits within the current lineup as the diesel powered six cylinder variant, offering strong torque and relatively efficient long distance cruising compared with the petrol and AMG V8 models, while still carrying the full weight of Mercedes-Benz luxury specification, as demonstrated by this car's AMG Line Package, Night Package and MANUFAKTUR detailing. The G-Class has built a reputation over the decades as a genuine go anywhere vehicle that happens to also be one of the most recognisable luxury status symbols in the world, used everywhere from military and government fleets to major cities worldwide.
Why This Model Has Become Collectible
The G-Class has achieved a rare position in the market, being simultaneously a long running, functional off roader with real military and utilitarian origins, and one of the most sought after luxury SUV status symbols globally. Its shape has barely changed since 1979, giving it an unusual visual continuity that few other vehicles, luxury or otherwise, can claim. Production numbers of specific high specification variants in left hand drive, dealer supplied condition from Japan, such as this G450d AMG Line Package with MANUFAKTUR detailing, are genuinely limited when compared with the volume of standard specification cars.
Demand for well specified, low mileage G-Class examples has grown steadily worldwide, driven by the model's continued relevance in contemporary culture, its enduring off road engineering credibility, and the increasing difficulty of finding genuinely unused examples once they have left a dealer showroom. A car such as this, with a single private owner, first time at auction, essentially zero mileage and a completely blank damage diagram, represents a condition level that becomes progressively harder to find as any individual vehicle accumulates registration time, mileage and general use, regardless of how carefully it has been looked after. Sourcing cars in this condition directly from the Japanese auction system, where inspection standards are rigorous and independent, gives buyers outside Japan access to vehicles that are very difficult to replicate through domestic dealer stock in their own country.
What To Look For When Buying This Model
Buyers considering a G-Class of this generation should pay close attention to service history and confirmation that scheduled maintenance has been carried out on time, given the complexity of the air suspension, differential locking systems and engine management on later cars. On diesel engined variants such as this G450d, buyers should also be conscious of emissions system components and ensure any import destination's regulations are properly understood before committing to a purchase, since diesel vehicles can face different import, registration or emissions compliance requirements from country to country. Wind noise at speed, a firm ride at low speeds, and high running costs relative to a conventional SUV are all normal characteristics of the model rather than faults, but worth being aware of beforehand. For this specific car, the auction sheet's blank damage diagram, S exterior grade and A interior grade, combined with confirmed presence of the service book, warranty booklet, owner's manual and spare key, give a strong, verifiable foundation. As with any used vehicle purchase, buyers should always rely on the official auction sheet details rather than photographs alone, and Autoselecta is happy to answer specific questions about this G450d before bidding closes.
Why Import This Car From Japan
Japan's auction system offers a level of transparency that is very difficult to find anywhere else in the world. Every vehicle passing through a major auction house such as USS Kobe is independently inspected and graded before sale, with faults, mileage and specification details recorded on a standardised sheet rather than relying solely on a seller's own description. For a vehicle like this G450d AMG Line Package, with just 30 km recorded and a single private owner, the Japanese auction route provides buyers worldwide with documented, independently verified condition information that a private sale in their own country would be unlikely to match. Importing through Japan also opens up specification combinations, such as this car's MANUFAKTUR detailing and dealer fitted equipment, that may not be readily available through domestic dealer stock elsewhere.
Ultimate Guide For Japanese Imports
Importing a vehicle from Japan generally involves winning the car at auction, arranging export preparation and deregistration in Japan, booking shipping to the destination country, and then handling the customs clearance, duty, tax and registration process required by that country's import rules. Requirements vary significantly by destination, covering matters such as emissions compliance, left hand or right hand drive conversion rules, local safety standards, and age related import eligibility. Buyers should research their own country's specific import requirements for a left hand drive G-Class before bidding, since rules differ widely from one country to the next and Autoselecta can advise on the particular requirements for a buyer's destination once contacted directly.
Why Import Through Autoselecta
Autoselecta provides direct access to Japan's major auction houses, including USS Kobe where this G450d is listed, giving buyers worldwide the ability to bid on vehicles that are rarely available through conventional dealer stock. Every auction sheet is translated and checked by Autoselecta staff rather than relying on automated or partial translations, ensuring buyers understand exactly what the independent Japanese inspector has recorded, including any faults, marks or notable points. Autoselecta assists with bidding strategy, handles all export paperwork, arranges shipping from Japan, and supports buyers through import and arrival requirements in their own country, with vehicle tracking available where applicable. Communication is maintained throughout the process, from the moment a buyer expresses interest in a car through to final delivery.
Browse This Week's Japanese Auctions
This G450d AMG Line Package is one of many vehicles passing through Japan's auction houses this week. Buyers interested in similar specification G-Class models, or other Mercedes-Benz, performance and luxury vehicles currently listed, can browse Autoselecta's current auction stock to compare condition, specification and pricing across multiple available cars.
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Autoselecta's live auction search tool allows buyers to search directly across Japan's major auction houses for specific makes, models, grades and mileage ranges, giving real time visibility of upcoming lots including vehicles similar to this G450d AMG Line Package before they go under the hammer.
Auction Caution
This vehicle has been inspected by an independent Japanese auction house before sale, and the auction sheet, with its S exterior grade, A interior grade and blank damage diagram, reflects a genuinely clean, low usage example. However, buyers should always remember that an auction sheet is an independent condition guide rather than a mechanical warranty, and that even a near new vehicle such as this one should still be checked over on arrival as a matter of good practice. No faults, warning lights, leaks or mechanical issues were recorded by the inspector on this particular sheet, and the equipment box could not be confirmed with full certainty due to how it was marked, as explained earlier in this report. Buyers should bear this specific point in mind, alongside the general understanding that any imported vehicle may require routine servicing or minor attention after a long sea journey, regardless of its condition at the point of auction.
