Mercedes G-Class Cabriolet Final Edition

Mercedes has sold its final units of the G-Class Cabriolet, never to be seen again

In the market for a new Mercedes-Benz G-Class Cabriolet?  Then unfortunately, it’s with great regret that I have to break the bad news that you’re pretty much out of luck.  The cabriolet version of the Mercedes G-Wagon managed to stay in production for 34 years, but unfortunately, it’s the end of the road for the iconic model.  Giving it a proper sendoff, however, Mercedes released the Final Edition 200 model G-Class, powered by a 5.5-liter V8 that offering up 388 hp and 540 Nm (398 lb ft) of torque.  And in case you didn’t catch it in the name, this is the final edition of the G-Class Cabriolet with a mere 200 units offered.  The problem:  they’re already all sold.

Mercedes G-Class Final Edition Exterior

Mercedes G-Class Final Edition Exterior

As for the longer wheelbase five door option, this G-Class variant will continue its production through 2015 at minimum, and of course there’s the new G63 AMG 6×6 special edition for even more off-roading fun.

Mercedes G-Class Final Edition Interior

Mercedes G-Class Final Edition Interior

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Mercedes B 180 Northern Lights Black Limited

Mercedes designs limited edition B180 for the luxury Japanese automotive market

Japan is one of the largest markets for luxury goods, so it’s no wonder that brands like Mercedes, BMW and Lexus are constantly seeking new methods to stand out in the luxury automotive crowd.  Mercedes’ latest plan to capture the attention of the Japanese market is this, a limited edition B-Class named the Mercedes B 180 Northern Lights LIMITED.  Costing 3.36 million yen (or roughly $33,400 USD), the newest offering of the B-Class will have a limited run of 250 units.

Mercedes B 180 Northern Lights Limited Edition front exterior

Mercedes B 180 Northern Lights Limited Edition

Some of the exterior updates will include a new purple exterior paint, bi-xenon headlights, folding mirrors and LED daytime running lights. Inside, a leather wrapped steering wheel, heated seats with memory function and active parking assist (much needed in Japan) round off the list of upgrades.

For those of you fluent in Japanese, you can check out the Mercedes-Benz catalog for the B 180 Northern Lights Limited here, or see more in the photo gallery below.