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Mzansi takes delivery of its 1st Brabus XLP 900 6×6 adventure

As extravagant as the Geländewagen can get, South Africa has just received its first Brabus XLP 900 6×6! Care to guess how much this will set its buyer back?

Serving as a custom-built collaboration between the German tuning specialists at Brabus and their local South African representative, RACE!, Mzansi now has its first XLP 900 6×6.

According to the local representatives, the story of this particular vehicle started right here. It began its life as a regular Manufaktur classic grey non-metallic W465 Mercedes-AMG G63, ordered through a local Mercedes-Benz dealership. From there, it was shipped off to Brabus headquarters in Bottrop, Germany, where the extensive transformation took place.

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What arrived back in South Africa is something truly unique. The original engine underwent a significant upgrade, now an enlarged 4.5l displacement unit. This powerhouse produces 662kW and a colossal 1 250N.m of torque. Despite its 4.5t weight, this means it can hit 100km/h in just 5.2 seconds, with a top speed limited to 210km/h. It’s a level of performance that’s hard to reconcile with its sheer size and off-road capabilities.

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The cabin features a full ‘Tiffany Blue’ Masterpiece interior, showcasing the bespoke luxury and attention to detail Brabus is known for. This isn’t a cheap endeavour; the build alone was a one million Euro (approximately R20m) project before factoring in the significant import duties and taxes for South Africa, as confirmed by RACE! Also mentioned was a notable increase in interest from potential new clients, suggesting that this won’t be the last Brabus XLP 900 6×6 we see on South African roads. It really highlights the growing appetite for these ultra-exclusive, custom-engineered vehicles among enthusiasts locally.

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