10/07/2026
W163 appreciation post as we celebrate the newly face lifted W167 GLE. The W163 was a revolutionary SUV that not only created a category, but changed the automotive landscape as we know it. Not only did it revolutionize German automobile manufacturing in the United States, but it developed a new meaning and expectation as to what would be expected of a family vehicle. Safety, efficiency, and car-like road composure were all very high on the list of requirements. Looking back, the W163 seemed to be the perfectly proportioned SUV with body on frame construction and over-engineered off road capabilities, making them a sweet spot in todayβs collector car landscape. If you have ever had a memory in a W163, leave a comment below. Coverage throughout the years from The Star Magazine highlighted above. Join the club at the link in bio