Let's Talk About Cars: Mercedes Announces Two New Special Editions Of The G - Class (Photos)

#Credits: Mercedes official website, AutoreportNG

According to Mercedes official website and some auto blogs, customers are looking for a more refined approach on the current Mercedes-Benz G-Class can now choose between two new special models.

Available for the G350d and G500, the first one is called simply Edition, and comes with starting price of $119,765 (37.7million Naira) and $132,632 (41.7 million naira) respectively, in Germany, tax included.

An assortment of exterior upgrades help differentiate both versions of the SUV, starting with the Designo Magma Red, Designo Mystic White and Obsidian Black color options, a set of 5-spoke AMG-made wheels wrapped in 275/55 tires, and Obsidian Black detailing for the three louvers on the grille, side mirror casings and spare wheel cover.

Inside, the designo manufaktur Edition G-Wagon adds black Nappa leather with red stitching, a matching AMG Performance steering wheel, black piano lacquer, red seatbelts, black leather grab handles in the roof liner and the special 'Designo Manufaktur Edition' badge on the center console. These add up to the Exclusive, Sport, and Chrome packages offered as standard for the two models.

Those looking to spend even more can go for the Mercedes-AMG G63 and G65 Exclusive Editions, which can be had from $177,803 (56million naira) and $313,542 (99million naira) respectively in Germany.

Boosting their visual appearance is an exclusive shade called AMG Monza Grey Magno, specific underguard made out of stainless steel, AMG sport strips on the side, rub strip inserts with a dark aluminum look and spare wheel that's color finished in the same shade as the rest of the car. Both vehicles sit on 21-inch rims, wrapped in 295/40s but while the G63 has light alloy rims, the more expensive G65 is fitted with ceramically-polished ones.

Standard appointments inside include the two-tone, leather-lined dashboard, AMG sport seats, and Nappa leather available in six colors. Buyers can also have the optional two-tone seats in Designo Nappa leather with a 3-color choice, AMG Carbon or Black Designo Piano Lacquer trim, Seat Comfort Package, red seatbelts, leather-clad grab handles in the roof liner, and a two-tone AMG Performance steering wheel, matching the seat colors.

Check Out The Audi A8 5.5 With Rice Cooker, Exclusive Only For Japan.

The Audi A8 5.5 with Rice Cooker, Exclusive only for Japan.

“Vorsprung durch Technik” advances to a whole new level

I woke up this morning searching for a unique car, Audi hae been on my mind for some time now, but am only attracted to things that are unique and different from others, and I discovered a unique model of Audi made for Japan only.

In 2014, Audi launched Audi A8 to achieve mature market excellence of Japan’s import automobile industry. In addition to the lineup of A8 3.0/4.0, Audi debuts the “5.5” model made only in Japan. To respond to the high demands of our customers, Audi A8 5.5 strived to aim for the most satisfying model using world-class, advanced technologies. The model name 5.5 was inspired from 5(five) Go and 0.5(half) Han, coming from the term gohan, which means rice in Japanese.

From the console, shines the pure-white perfection.

In honor of the Japanese rice-eating culture, the Audi A8 5.5 features the world’s first rice cooker in the rear sheet console. The rice cooker is exclusively designed on the basis of the unique performance of Audi A8’s 435PS／600Nm. From the intense heat convection inside the broad-brimmed Japanese rice cooking pot called, Hagama, it can generate heat directly from the core, cooking the perfect rice ever.

Innovated gourmet food technology in a sophisticated style.

With the touch screen menu panel, owners can select multiple cooking options. Through Audi’s refined, innovative technology, each and every owner can now customize any rice to their own taste of preference.

The one and only fine quality of soft rush grass (rice straw) selected carefully will grasp the owner’s heart instantly.

Audi’s innovative aesthetics creates the most comfortable atmosphere fitted for the Japanese climate. The 2,990mm long wheelbase interior is designed with tatami made out of the finest rush suitable for high temperature and the humidity in Japan. Enjoy the aesthetic features of Japanese culture with the new Audi A8 5.5.

I love the interior design and would love to own one, what are your views on Audi A8 5.5 with Rice Cooker.

Car Somersaults On Bridge Gate In Nasarawa (See Photos)

A Honda car with registration number NSR 262 GG somersaulted on bridge gate in Nassarawa yesterday, attracting a large crowd of sympathizers. According to a Facebook user, victims, stunned by the accident, were seen being rushed to the hospital by friends, relatives and sympathizers. This accident follows on the heels of another which happened a few days ago, leading to the death of five persons in the state.

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