“The Boy Is Living My Dream”: SA Raves as Mom Gets Son Matching Luxury Car With Dad

• A South African mom shared a touching moment online as she unveiled a special luxury-inspired surprise for her young son
• The child’s priceless reaction and the thoughtful presentation sparked excitement among viewers across multiple social platforms
• The video fueled growing interest in high-end ride-on cars for toddlers, with many praising the gesture and discussing the popular models available in SA

In a heartwarming video that has captured the attention of social media users, a mother based in South Africa revealed how she surprised her young son with a brand-new mini Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon.

The clip showcased how she presented the toddler’s gift, wrapped in pristine white cloth and tied with a red ribbon, before dramatically removing the bow to reveal the sleek white mini G-Wagen underneath.

The youngster’s eyes widen with excitement as he takes in his very own ride-on luxury SUV, a scaled-down version of the iconic Mercedes G-Class. The mother beamed with pride, describing the thoughtful gesture as a way to celebrate her son’s childhood in style.

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According to local retailers, such ride-on G-Wagons for children are available in South Africa for around R 5,099.99, including a licensed 12V battery-powered model from a trusted brand. (Cuddle Cove)

One popular model is the Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 12V Ride-On Car, priced at approximately R 4,846 on Takealot. There’s also the Licensed 4×4 Mercedes G63 Kids Ride‑On going for around R 4,899, and a larger iGlide 5XL AMG G‑Class Ride‑On in white for about R 9,799. All of these models come with features like working lights, parental remote control, USB or Bluetooth connectivity, and safe speeds for young children.

The video posted by TikTok user @benzaphil on 19 November 2025 has resonated with many, sparking joy and admiration among parents and luxury car lovers alike. Watchers praised the mother for giving her son not just a toy, but a statement piece, something that combines playfulness with sophistication.

SA is in awe of the toddler's mini Mercedes G-Wagon

The online community took to the comments section to gush over the little boy's brand new whip, saying:

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Ntshovelo Faith said:

"Aww, this is so cute 🤍🥹🫶."

Tidimalo Malatji-Mokotla added:

"Wow! This is so beautiful, inspired."

Abongile Mana wrote:

"Best parents ever, he's blessed 🙌 ❤❤."

WinnieFred10 stated:

"Ooo wow, this is awesome ❤️."

Khomotšo replied:

"Omg the cutest thing I've seen on the internet today 😍🔥."

Mashudu expressed:

"Mommy and little boy twinning this is so cute🥰❤️."

Mama Chipmunks simply said:

"The boy is living my dream😅I love this for you."

Cindy Sonti commented:

"Wow! Beautiful 🤍He must get a licence."

Watch the video below:

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Source: Briefly News