Last week, Mercedes-Benz South Africa made available 35 units of the Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 exclusively through its online store.
A week later, there is currently one model left painted in attractive Patagonia Red metallic for anyone with R1,443,022 to spend on a high-performance crossover.
This is likely the last chance fans will have to get a fully-fledged AMG in GLB guise as Mercedes has said nothing about making the flagship crossover part of its standard catalogue.
GLB 35 specifications
The GLB 35 sports a 2.0-litre, turbo-petrol motor churning out 225kW and 400Nm, married with an eight-speed automatic gearbox and 4Matic all-wheel drive.
The Mercedes takes care of the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.5 seconds and only taps out at 250km/h, while standard fit of the AMG Ride Control suspension system with Comfort, Sport, and Sport Plus settings additionally provides pre-set handling and performance configurations for different scenarios.
Following the facelift of the GLB range in March, this halo model now also boasts mild-hybrid tech that enables abilities such as coasting with the engine off, energy recovery during braking, lower noise and vibration levels, and acceleration assistance through electric boost.
The final Patagonia Red GLB on sale is the benefactor of quite a lot of standard kit.
Amenities comprise electric Sports seats wrapped in Artico man-made leather/micro fabric, AMG floor mats, an AMG multifunction steering wheel, carbon fibre interior finishes, a heads-up display, a panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, ambient lighting, keyless entry and start, and the MBUX infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and built-in navigation.
Active parking assist with 360-degree cameras, automatic multi-beam LED lights with high-beam assist, blind-spot assist, and active lane-keep assist are also included.
A model-exclusive body kit completes the package and brings sporty AMG bumpers, 21-inch AMG multispoke wheels in matte black, high-gloss black grille louvres with chrome inserts, and an AMG roof spoiler.
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