In my experience (2017 Euro Delivery 45) orders for the current model year cut off in mid March and orders for the next midel year begin in late April. Actual production for the next model year doesn't begin until early August with first delivery (leaving the factory) occurring late August. But in today's supply chain conundrum I'm not sure what will or won't be.

 

I have a GLA45 on order and it is confirmed to be a 2023 model. The car was built in the "3rd decade" of June 2022 (between June 20 and June 30). I have the VIN number. Right now they tell me the car is in status "B5C" which the dealer says doesn't really tell anything specific except that the build is complete. I am trying to find out exactly what "B5C" indicates.

 

Follow-up - Today I was told that my car (2023 GLA45 AMG) has been loaded onto the ship PCTC "Don Carlos" and has departed Bremerhaven. Ship is due into Brunswick, GA on/about 22 December.

 

Steve - Seems odd, but not impossible, for a 2023 model to be built as early as June of 2022. Is the tenth digit in the VIN a "P"? If so, it's indeed a 2023 model.

 

Yes the first 11 digits of the VIN are W1N4N5DB2PJ......

 

There is a 2023 GLA 250 for sale at a USA dealer. VIN W1N4N4HB3PJ418162 So it appears that the 2023 models are actually here in the USA and available.

 

Dealers sometimes advertise new cars that they've ordered from the factory, but those cars are still several weeks from arriving. The car does have a VIN but actually might still be in the paint booth. Yet the dealer will "sell" it to you, take a deposit and notify you when in arrives on his lot. Of the 2023's that are now being advertised, have any actually arrived in the US?

 

The VIN comes fairly late in the assembly line build just in case there's a problem it's much easier to recycle a non-VIN vehicle then one which has been so assigned. So, much later than the paint booth.

But yes, dealerships often advertise vehicles not yet on their lot. Although they're typically good about listing them as "soon arriving" or "in transit."

Note also that they will often list a customer ordered vehicle as well, as after all the dealership owns it until you take delivery, as you might cancel. Also just to create some marketing buzz on a rarer offering such as the GLA45, or any vehicle these days given so relatively few available. So don't be alarmed if you see 'your' vehicle on their website as they won't really sell it out from under you - at least not any reputable dealership.

 

New question: I ordered a 2023 GLA250 without the "panoramic" sunroof. Does this mean no sunroof at all, not even a non-pano one?

 

That's correct. It's an all or nothing proposition in the USA. There is only the articulating pano-roof option or a stock solid roof (no fixed glass roof). This is a common option-approach for many SUV manufacturers. Although there are a few out there who have no pano-roof but rather offer a fixed glass option, e.g. VW ID.4.

Did you really order without fully knowing what you would be getting or are you just making a statement?

 

I asked my dealer today whether there's a VIN yet for my '23 order. Yes, he said and gave me the VIN.
So, does what does having the VIN mean? Is there a "decoder" that will give me its updated production status?

 

If you are getting a 45 the VIN will get you access for the AMG Private Lounge.

The factory will use the VIN to develop a QR code that will follow all of the parts through the assembly process to verify all the correct arrive just in sequence during your build.

Other than that, there's not a lot I know of that you can do with it.

 

Placed my build to order yesterday(Sept1) slight base price increase but one option is now standard and a package price decreased so my total increase was less then $300

 

I also have an order in progress and I have the VIN, car was built in June 22 but the dealer has no idea of the MSRP. What option is now standard? What package price decreased? What were you told was the MSRP? Car is currently in status "B5C" which apparently means it is waiting on parts.

 

 

4 way power lumbar support for driver and pass is now on the 2023 standard equipment list. and the the Premium package is now Premium “lite”

 

My order also includes "DF5 Drivers Assistance Package Lite" There is no "premium package" option that I know of on the 2023 GLA45 AMG.

 

That may be true but I am a non AMGer

 

Just a day past the Winter Solstice. Congrats. Looking forward to hearing your impressions.