
Mercedes GL X164 Carnelian Red Minichamps 1:43

Specifications
- Brand
- Mercedes
- Manufacturer
- Minichamps
- Scale
- 1:43
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- B66962226
- Year
- 2006
- Era
- 2000s
- Body Type
- SUV & Crossover
- Vehicle Class
- Luxury SUVs
- Openable Parts
- No
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Street Models
- EAN / GTIN
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About the Mercedes GL X164 Carnelian Red Minichamps 1:43
TL;DR: Minichamps' 1:43 diecast Mercedes GL X164 in Carnelian Red reproduces the full-size luxury SUV as a sealed one-piece body with tight cast panel lines. A substantial subject for a modern Mercedes SUV or luxury crossover collection.
The GL-Class gave Mercedes a genuine three-row luxury SUV to compete with American and Japanese full-size rivals, a segment the brand had largely left uncontested until the X164 arrived.
Diecast Build of the Minichamps GL X164 1:43
This model's sealed zinc-alloy body holds the GL's tall, substantial proportions as a single continuous casting, tracking the SUV's imposing stance without any hinged panel breaks. Carnelian Red paint carries genuine depth under direct light, a factory-correct color that suits the vehicle's upscale positioning far better than a utilitarian tone would. The sealed construction keeps shut lines tight and consistent across the large body panels, and weight in the hand confirms genuine zinc-alloy density even at this compact 1:43 scale, which reads noticeably larger than sedan-based models from the same era.
Positioning a Full-Size SUV in a Mercedes Collection
This GL X164 works well in a display tracking Mercedes' SUV expansion through the 2000s, sitting alongside the smaller ML-Class to show the brand's growing range in the segment. Its Carnelian Red finish gives it more presence than the greys and blacks most luxury SUV diecast default to, useful for a collector wanting variety in a themed shelf. For anyone building a modern Mercedes lineup collection, this GL fills the full-size end of the range convincingly.















