What Type of Car Does Somizi Mhlongo Own? A Look at Flamboyant Media Personality’s Expensive Whip

What Type of Car Does Somizi Mhlongo Own? A Look at Flamboyant Media Personality’s Expensive Whip

  • South African media personality Somizi Mhlongo is all about the finer things in life, as he revealed his luxurious car
  • The former Idols SA judge posted a video of himself driving his expensive Mercedes-Benz G63
  • This expensive whip's starting retail price is R4.5 M, and judging by Mhlongo's one, it can be worth over R5M due to the customisation
Netizens react to Somizi's whip.
Somizi Mhlongo showed off his expensive car. Image: Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images via Getty Images
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We all know that the forever glamorous Somizi Mhlongo is all about the finer things in life, and recently, the star had social media buzzing after he revealed the type of luxurious car he currently owns.

The former Idols SA judge doesn't miss an opportunity to update his fans and followers regarding his lavish life and cars. Just like how he was spotted in Cape Town driving off in a sleek green Lamborghini in January 2025, Mhlongo once again posted a video on his TikTok page on Monday, 11 August 2025, flaunting his Mercedes-Benz metallic G63.

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The retail price of a Mercedes-AMG G63, also known as a G-Wagon, in South Africa starts at around R4,321,459.00 for the base model. However, the final price can easily exceed 5 million rand, depending on the colour, optional extras, and any additional packages selected.

The G-Wagon is a luxurious whip that many wish to drive, and Mhlongo isn't the only celeb in Mzansi who owns and drives this beast, as the controversial Amapiano music producer and DJ Maphorisa was spotted with his in January 2025.

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Watch the clip below:

Netizens react to Somizi's expensive whip

Shortly after the video went viral on social media, many netizens flooded the comment section with their reactions. Here's what they had to say:

Molatelalati questioned:

"Bathong where’s the maroon one?"

Mendy Maphangela wrote:

"There's a difference between wealth and old money. Somizi is old money; it never runs out."

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Caroline_S responded:

"You deserve everything... you're a hard worker."

Fundi Dlamini replied:

"I wonder who can make me hate you, you are so you and so full of life🥰you are so blessed"

Babe's commented:

"God gave him something that nobody can take away."
Somizi Mhlongo showed off his luxurious ride.
Netizens reacted to Somizi's expensive car. Image: Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images via Getty Images
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What you need to know about a Mercedes-Benz AMG G63

The all-new Mercedes-AMG G63 exudes power and elegance. Its design combines boldness and athleticism, with each detail reflecting AMG's dedication to performance and luxury.

Powered by a V8 engine paired with the AMG Performance exhaust system, it delivers thrilling power on highways and off-road. Inside, luxury blends seamlessly with practicality. The G63 features a new front bumper with prominent vertical slats near the air intakes, boosting its dynamic appearance, complemented by the iconic sidepipes.

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In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously shared online reactions to Sizwe Dhlomo getting on netizens' last nerve by flaunting his wealth in January 2025.

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This was after he alluded to his car's fancy features, and his comment caused people to throw shade at him.

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Mbali Tebele (Entertainment Editor) Mbali Tebele is a multimedia journalist with seven years of experience in entertainment & sports, holding a national diploma from IIE Rosebank College (2019). She started her career in 2018 as a news writer & videographer, then moved to Add-X Marketing Solution as an account coordinator & social media assistant (2020). She was a freelance writer at Newskoop (2021) and a multimedia journalist and social media assistant at Daily Sun Newspaper (2022). Email: mbali.tebele@briefly.co.za

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