
Mercedes GL X164 Tanzanite Blue Minichamps 1:43

Specifications
- Brand
- Mercedes
- Manufacturer
- Minichamps
- Scale
- 1:43
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- B66962228
- 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
- —
About the Mercedes GL X164 Tanzanite Blue Minichamps 1:43
TL;DR: Minichamps' 1:43 diecast Mercedes GL X164 in Tanzanite Blue reproduces the full-size luxury SUV as a sealed one-piece body with tight, understated cast lines. A quietly elegant subject for a modern Mercedes SUV or luxury crossover collection.
Tanzanite Blue was one of the more distinctive factory colors offered on the X164, a departure from the black and silver that dominates most luxury SUV lineups, and this diecast preserves that choice faithfully.
Diecast Build of the Minichamps GL X164 Blue 1:43
This model's sealed zinc-alloy body holds the GL's tall, substantial proportions as a single continuous casting, and Tanzanite Blue's deep, slightly purple-leaning tone reads with real richness under direct light rather than looking flat. The sealed construction keeps shut lines tight across the large panel surfaces, and the cast lines around the wheel arches and beltline hold their definition well for a vehicle this size at 1:43. Weight in the hand confirms genuine zinc-alloy density, giving the model a satisfying substance that echoes the real SUV's considerable curb weight.
An Elegant Companion in a Mercedes SUV Lineup
Paired with the Carnelian Red version of the same GL, this Tanzanite Blue example shows how differently two factory colors change a full-size SUV's shelf character, one bold and one understated. It fits naturally into a broader Mercedes SUV display alongside ML-Class and later GLE-badged models, tracing the brand's steady expansion into larger crossovers. For a collector chasing color variety within a single model, this Blue GL is a worthwhile addition alongside its Red sibling.















