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Old 11-24-2019, 11:44 AM
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2020 G63 New Steering Switches??

Hi guys! was scrolling down through CarGurus.com and found these new 2020 G63s. I noticed that some of the cars do have the new “driving mode switches” on their new 2020 G63. was wondering which option is this? appreciate your comments!

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I would like to know this as well.

Another thing I have noticed in the G is the center of the steering wheel is not leather wrapped , even with the highest designo interior.
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I ordered this. In Turkey, its called amg performance buttons.
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In the US you get this option as long as you don't order heated steering wheel. If you add the heated steering wheel, these AMG-specific controls are deleted.
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In the US you get this option as long as you don't order heated steering wheel. If you add the heated steering wheel, these AMG-specific controls are deleted.
The same in Europe.
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Originally Posted by mb55046
Hi guys! was scrolling down through CarGurus.com and found these new 2020 G63s. I noticed that some of the cars do have the new “driving mode switches” on their new 2020 G63. was wondering which option is this? appreciate your comments!

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It’s called the AMG Drive Unit.
Just got it on my 2020.
Was a 650$ option here in Canada.
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I would like to know this as well.

Another thing I have noticed in the G is the center of the steering wheel is not leather wrapped , even with the highest designo interior.
I really hate that, the ONLY car that has the center wrapped in leather is the current S Class, even the new GLS is not leather anymore.
I mean come on MB, you have cars that almost $200K and have some plastic components.
Also, the rear air vents in the G are surrounded by plastic, not leather.
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I really hate that, the ONLY car that has the center wrapped in leather is the current S Class, even the new GLS is not leather anymore.
I mean come on MB, you have cars that almost $200K and have some plastic components.
Also, the rear air vents in the G are surrounded by plastic, not leather.
The new GLS has the leather wrapped center portion in certain trims
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I really hate that, the ONLY car that has the center wrapped in leather is the current S Class, even the new GLS is not leather anymore.
I mean come on MB, you have cars that almost $200K and have some plastic components.
Also, the rear air vents in the G are surrounded by plastic, not leather.
for some reason, it shows off ‘sporty’ nature of the car. Amg GT 4dr has the same issue..go figure
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The new GLS has the leather wrapped center portion in certain trims

I was building one for my wife a few days ago, and that steering wheel you have it wasn't even an option.
Maybe in the GLS63!
I really wish they can change that..


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Originally Posted by efathalla
I really hate that, the ONLY car that has the center wrapped in leather is the current S Class, even the new GLS is not leather anymore.
I mean come on MB, you have cars that almost $200K and have some plastic components.
Also, the rear air vents in the G are surrounded by plastic, not leather.
A leather steering wheel is standard on the 2020 GLS 450 & upcoming GLS 580. The AMG Drive unit is only available on AMG models..naturally.


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A leather steering wheel is standard on the 2020 GLS 450 & upcoming GLS 580. The AMG Drive unit is only available on AMG models..naturally.

He's referring to the airbag cover. For some reason Mercedes insists on keeping it cheap plastic/rubber on every car except the S-Class. BMW, Audi, Porsche, all use leather airbag covers starting at a much lower pricepoint of car.
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I was building one for my wife a few days ago, and that steering wheel you have it wasn't even an option.
Maybe in the GLS63!
I really wish they can change that..

Yes the pic I posted is the GLS63. I am not sure if it's leather wrapped in the 580 with the designo leather option.
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you can get the airbag wrapped in leather easily or just buy a leather wrapped airbag on ebay. simple solution either way but I agree its pathetic they didn't wrap it in the new G.

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