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Larte Design’s Two-Tone Mercedes-AMG G63 Is a €90,000 Paint Job That Somehow Makes Sense

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If there is one thing the Mercedes-AMG G63 has never lacked, it’s presence. With its towering stance, thunderous V-8 soundtrack, and enough visual drama to make a supercar feel self-conscious, the G-Wagen already occupies a unique place in the luxury SUV universe. Apparently, though, there are buyers who look at a six-figure AMG and think: It needs more attention.

That’s where German tuner Larte Design comes in.

Following the introduction of its “Winner” carbon-fiber body kit for the current-generation G63, the Erkrath-based company has unveiled a new personalization program that adds something Mercedes itself doesn’t offer: a fully bespoke two-tone exterior finish.

The premise is simple. According to Larte, many customers eager to get behind the wheel of a G63 don’t want to endure lengthy factory waiting lists and often end up purchasing vehicles finished in colors they never would have chosen. The solution? Buy the G63 now, then let Larte transform it later.

Owners can select virtually any two-color combination imaginable and decide whether the weave of the carbon-fiber body components should remain visible or be painted over. Once specifications are finalized, the SUV is shipped to one of Germany’s specialist paint facilities—the same kind of workshops trusted by several luxury-car manufacturers for their own high-end finishing work.

The result is a G63 that somehow manages to stand out even in a parking lot full of G-Wagens.

Of course, exclusivity isn’t cheap. Larte’s Winner carbon-fiber package, which includes components designed to fit without requiring modifications to the original bodywork, carries a price tag of €44,276 and comes paired with 23-inch wheels. Add the new two-tone paint treatment and buyers will need to find another €45,000.

Yes, that’s nearly €90,000 in upgrades before you’ve even touched the powertrain.

Not that the engine needs much help. Beneath the squared-off hood remains AMG’s familiar 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8, producing 585 horsepower and 627 pound-feet (850 Nm) of torque. That’s enough to launch the luxury brick from 0 to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds before it runs into an electronically governed top speed of 137 mph.

So what does almost ninety grand buy you? Not more power. Not more speed. Not even more capability off-road. What it buys is individuality—a commodity that, for many G63 owners, may be worth more than an extra hundred horsepower.

In a world where exclusivity is often measured by how difficult it is to get noticed, Larte Design has found a way to make the Mercedes-AMG G63 even harder to ignore. Whether that’s a brilliant business idea or a symptom of luxury-car excess depends entirely on which side of the €90,000 paint bill you’re standing.

Source: Larte Design

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Larte Design Gives the Lamborghini Urus S a Two-Tone Attitude Adjustment

Larte Design isn’t exactly new to the Lamborghini world, but they’re certainly making up for lost time. When we last checked in back in October, the tuner was busy sculpting the already-bold Urus into an even sharper creation. That project, finished in loud green and gray, marked the brand’s first direct encounter with Sant’Agata’s best-selling bull. Now the shop is back with a fresh take on the updated Urus S—and it’s even more theatrical.

A Satin Twin, but Not a Copy-Paste Job

At first glance, the latest Larte-tweaked Urus might look familiar. That’s because the body kit is largely the same: aggressive fender inserts, roof and rear spoilers, beefier door moldings, wider arches, and a front fascia bristling with add-ons. The vented hood is pure Larte, as is the redesigned rear diffuser, which houses dual brake lights and new openings for the custom exhaust finishers.

But the biggest departure from the first build isn’t shape—it’s shade. Instead of the shouty green-gray combo, this Urus S wears a satin wrap that flows between blue and purple depending on the light. It’s a chromatic mood ring for the wealthy and impatient.

Rolling Stock and Carbon Flair

The wheels are the same design as the previous project, but this time they get a glossy black treatment with subtle purple accents. The body kit, unsurprisingly, is fashioned from carbon fiber—because even when modifying a 2.2-ton SUV, weight savings still photograph well. Tinted windows complete the aesthetic, adding privacy and sharpening the contrast against the shifting body color.

Inside? Larte hasn’t shown anything new, which likely means the cabin stays factory fresh—unless a mystery tuner made a pit stop along the way.

Power, Price, and the Usual Mystique

As with any Urus S, power remains at Performante levels: 666 horsepower from the familiar 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8, good for a 0–100 km/h sprint in 3.5 seconds. What Larte will charge for the makeover remains a secret, though we’re guessing it’s the sort of number that will not be printed on a window sticker anytime soon.

Still, the message is clear: if the standard Urus S feels too subtle—and yes, that’s a sentence we can barely type with a straight face—Larte Design stands ready with more carbon, more presence, and far more color.

Source: Larte Design

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Larte Design Turns the Cadillac Escalade into a Rolling Work of Excess

The Cadillac Escalade isn’t a common sight on European roads, and that’s putting it mildly. It’s vast, brash, and gloriously excessive—an unapologetic slice of Americana that makes a Bentley Bentayga look demure. Threading one through the cobbled streets of Paris or Prague would be like piloting a luxury yacht through a Venetian canal. But for German tuner Larte Design, that challenge wasn’t deterrent—it was inspiration.

Meet the Larte Esthete, a bodykit so bold it makes even the 682-hp Escalade-V look restrained. This is the sort of visual theater the Escalade was always destined for, now dialed up to eleven.

A Kit with Presence—and Then Some

The Esthete package, developed specifically for 2024–2026 Escalade models, can be crafted from either pre-preg carbon fiber or basalt composite fiber—the latter being a lightweight, heat-resistant material derived from volcanic rock. Larte says there are more than a dozen new components in total, each one sculpted to exaggerate the SUV’s already immense proportions.

The transformation begins up front with a new hood, available in either bare carbon or painted to match the body, paired with a subtle hood deflector and revised trim outlining the Escalade’s massive grille. A sharper front splitter and a pair of small integrated DRLs round off the fascia, adding an extra dash of menace.

Wide Shoulders, Wider Attitude

Along the sides, flared fenders swell over both axles, giving the Cadillac a stance that borders on cartoonish—in a good way. Larte also reshapes the mirror caps, tweaks the side skirts, and offers a set of forged wheels fitted with a carbon fiber aero ring, because, apparently, efficiency matters even when your SUV has the aerodynamic profile of a townhouse.

Rear-End Refinement, the Larte Way

The rear treatment is equally dramatic. A roof spoiler and a reshaped trunk lid trim set the tone, while a revised bumper, quad exhaust outlets, and slim vertical LED brake lights give the Escalade a look that could almost pass for a concept car. The new diffuser ties it all together, adding a final layer of visual aggression.

Form Over Function? Absolutely—and Proud of It

Installation reportedly takes about six hours, and the kit can be shipped worldwide, meaning a few American Escalades are bound to get the full Esthete treatment soon. Pricing hasn’t been disclosed, but given the materials and the craftsmanship, expect a figure somewhere north of “reasonable.”

Of course, none of this makes the Escalade any more practical for navigating Alpine switchbacks or medieval alleyways. But practicality was never the point. The Larte Esthete exists purely to amplify what the Escalade already represents—size, spectacle, and swagger. And in that mission, it’s mission accomplished.

Source: Cadillac