Hofele, specialists in custom Mercedes-Benz and AMG refinement, has applied its expertise to a unique one-off customisation of its HG63 Sport package. Dubbed the Moonbeam, this special build provides tasteful and detailed touches to the exterior and interior of the heritage SUV. It’s currently listed for sale with a price tag of €324 600 (approximately R5,6 million).
Starting from the outside, the HG 63 Sport has been fitted with wider wheel arches finished in matte black and a number of naked carbon elements to contrast the Moonbeam Silver paint used throughout the body. Adding aggression to the appearance is a custom front and liquid black chrome grille. The bespoke look is rounded off by a set of 24-inch Cross Spoke forged alloy wheels.
Attention to detail has been applied to the HG63 Sport’s cabin where a new “Style Two” individual rear seating which includes a center console with a built in control panel, storage and wireless charging. With these seats, rear legroom also increases by 100 mm for improved comfort. The individual rear VIP seats are electrically adjustable with memory settings, heating, ventilation and the backrests can be fully reclined. Bengal Red Nappa leather and Alcantara upholstery together with lamb’s wool carpets have been used throughout the cabin alongside carbon trim elements to add a sporty feel.
Complementing the additional leg room and adding to the occasion of the vehicle, passengers also experience entry and exit by way of extra wide opening rear doors and a pair of full length electrically operated side steps which incorporate the ceramic coated exhaust tips.
The twin-turbo 4,0-litre V8 has been untouched with its 430 kW and 850 N.m of torque power output but a valve control system has been added to the exhaust system for those who want to add more presence to the engine note.
