mobat

Still early with the release coming tomorrow on the 2025 models, but looks like the 2025 model will include MBUX, keyless access via new door handles, and more aerodynamic trim strips above the windshield and sides of the windshield. Wondering if it would be possible to replace the trim above the windshield with the 2025 version with the spoiler to get lower interior noise. Also would be great if we could retrofit the 2025 handles and locking system to older models to get keyless entry...that would be huge.

I think it's a far shot to replace COMMAND with MBUX, but could be possible...

Thoughts?

tonygwagon

MBUX is all but officially confirmed for the 2025. My guess is there will be no retro fit for the trim or keyless entry. Also, it sounds like the aerodynamic changes extend to the A Pillar itself and the front panels.

Hodog16

I suppose anything possible if you throw enough money at it.

Would be easier and cheaper just to get a 2025 to be honest.

mobat

Not a fan of the new interior at all. It lost the “solidity” you feel with the center console as a slab in the older version. Now just looks like a cheaper A class. It’s really off to me. And I hate the new steering wheel.

The spoiler looks like it’s a glue on, should be fairly easy to install on older model, but we’ll see once we have the parts guide. Keyless entry is the big one for me. If I can retrofit that to my G63, would certainly pay for that. Nothing else is compelling and I like the older model much better.

Even the MBUX seems off on the G. I thought I’d like it, but it makes the dash look so basic now. It’s much more integrated in my GLE53, not so much here.

mog63

The new parts are the infotainment system that is now a touchscreen (nice graphics and touchscreen capabilities), the cameras reconstruction image (I don't like where the cameras are placed but I understand why they put them there), hydraulic suspension and keyless entry (that's great and very convenient indeed). Everything else is more or less available from 3rd party manufacturers already.

For example the exterior carbon package, air vents ambient light, blacked out side step, blacked out exhaust tips, AMG illuminated exterior light, updated rear screens, amg fuel tank cover, the newly introduced exterior colour, etc. can be retrofitted to the pre-facelift model. Only think MB forgot to introduce is the starlight headliner .

Personally I like the pre-facelift G63 a bit more. The previous steering wheel was matching better the car, the IWC physical watch was there - although wrongly placed - (but I don't see it anymore), and the center console was matching better the car overall compared to now. It was more unique, now it's like a mix from a-class, gle, etc.

In other words there is nothing with respect to newly introduced features that would make to go and sell my pre-facelift model for the facelift.

2001g63

Mbux will be retrofitted by the time the facelift comes out, just like how you can retro fit mbux on a 2017 E class. And also here in Dubai, there's a Mercedes workshop that already retrofitted keyless entry months ago on the 2019-2024 G class. Turns out the option is already available In the ECU, you just have to enable it.

2001g63

My guess is, a full conversion is possible, but without all the new features, like the steering assist, hydraulic suspension etc... But when it comes to screens and the full exterior that will be easy. Also the facelift or what they are calling "all-new" is BS. The car is still using the same exact body frame etc.. Therefore the exterior conversion will be easy. The interior seems to have a slightly redesigned Dash around the screen with a few different angles. But overall, an MBUX retro fit will come for sure. might cost around 6k USD but its coming.

spourreza

whats giving you a sense that the mbux retrofit is coming? Mbux has been around for years and i havent seen a retrofit to date...

2001g63

ill tell you why, The g has never gotten MBUX ever, until now with the 2025. The E class and every other Mercedes that previously had command has gotten MBUX years ago, therefore just like how you can do it with a 2017 E class you can also do it to the G. in fact it has always been possible to install it but it would look stupid cus you would either have animations of an E or a GLE/S... And it's a costly retrofit therefore no one has ever done it before. Give it a few months, once we start to see the new 2025 roll out on the streets, the retrofits will eventually come. As for the trackpad in the middle, the roof speaker, the keyless entry is all possible to do now. I'll attach a few pics of the MBUX (trackpad) installed on a G with the new steering wheel. Also a full interior/exterior conversion will come but as we all know the new and improved driver assist features will not be possible to retrofit.

2001g63

2001g63

Give me a few days and ill post a video of the keyless entry retrofit, I know a guy that has done it over a month ago but it isn't cheap haha.

2001g63

This is an example of an E63 that previously had command.

spourreza

what was cost? I like mbux and have new version on my amg gt and cls 450 but the one in the 2025 G isnt even the newer one which is so odd

2001g63

Usually these upgrades are quite pricey cus you have to change many things including USB ports for it to fully function. Around 6k USD give or take. And yes for some reason the G never really gets the newest tech. Even in 2019, they could've released MBUX on it but they didn't, instead the GLE got MBUX in 2019.

mobat

‘that would be great. Thanks!

I’d rather have the keyless entry over the mbux…mbux just doesn’t look right on he G after seeing it on the new model.

streborx

Avoid the temptation to morph your very own Frankenmobile. I would never buy a pre-owned vehicle that had been "upgraded" in such a way. If the '25 feature package floats your boat, write a check and get in line.

g63bob

you can always change it back to stock when you sell

streborx

I've made a couple cosmetic and functional changes to my G -- a black grill star, a truly full-size spare tire and aftermarket cover, black wheel caps, auto s/s coded off are examples. But nothing that has torn into the bowels of the vehicle to alter its core OE composition, or that would leave scars. I estimate returning it to fully OE would take me 2 - 3 hours (I've retained all the original take-offs). More extreme customizations such as tunes, lifts, exhausts, etc. don't appeal to me as either an owner or as a potential buyer, even if returned to OE. There's just no assurance that extreme mods were done correctly, that restoration is really complete, or that some consequence of the modification remains lurking to reveal itself at a later time.

g63bob

It's always a gamble when you buy/sell a used vehicle of any sort. 99% of the time you would be none the wiser of any mods performed by a previous owner - even under scrutiny by a mechanic or offical dealer. Companies who manufacture mods know full well that most people will only do things to their car that won't affect warranty or depreciation down the track - this means the ability to hide the mods or fully reverse with no trace.

I think rule of thumb here is don't buy second hand of any nature if you fear there could be scars lurking beneath. I daresay most performance cars will be modified in some way

RedPill

fun fact...if the dealer ordered a vehicle with 20 inch wheels and you switched to 22s..the vehicle image in the screen on the dash will still show the 20s; same goes with the night package and the inserts in the bumper..

PPL

any idea if retrofit is avialable anywhere in the states?

e350wagon1

I had the new MBUX in my 22 SL63 that I traded for a 23 G63. I am very happy I have the “old system”. Much more stable, CarPlay better and doesn’t frequently reboot/stop

Kinda fits w the car better