India’s largest luxury car maker Mercedes—Benz India today presented a glimpse of its ‘Winning’ products from its global portfolio for the lndian market. Mercedes-Benz lndia unveiled the much awaited dynamic SUV the GLC the stunningly attractive S-Class Cabriolet and showcased the exquisitely crafted fortress on wheels, the Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard. Both the global products which do not have a predecessor in lndia, were unveiled by Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes Benz India.
Unveiling this winning range of products, Roland Folger, Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz lndia commented, “The Auto Expo today has evolved into a global motor show and represents the prowess of the burgeoning lndian auto industry. We chose this platform to showcase the best products from our global portfolio for our discerning lndian customers, partners and brand enthusiasts. We kick-started 2016 with the spirit of ‘Winning’ and our products showcased indeed promise an exhilarating year ahead. We are confident that 2016 will be packed with some of the most stunning product introductions and novel brand showcases.”
The GLC and the S-Class Cabriolet are two of the most successful global products without a predecessor in India and we will be introducing them this year. With these introductions we will strengthen two segments which witnessed the highest growth last year, he added. While the GLC’s launch will boost our SUV offering even further, the S Class Cabriolet’s addition will bring in a new dimension to the top-end luxury cabriolets in India.
The highly anticipated GLC was unveiled at the Auto Expo. The GLC is a unique, sporty and dynamic SUV which combines the ultimate in driving comfort, with impressive on road and off—road capabilities. The design philosophy behind the new GLC essentially favours sensual purity and modern aesthetics over the classic off-road look. The paradigm shift in the area of design affects not only the outside appearance. The new design idiom combines sensual purity with dynamic sportiness and embodies a new interpretation of modern luxury. With a Cd value of 0.31, it sets a clear benchmark in this segment.
The S-Class Cabriolet is the 6th variant of the current S~Class family and the first open-top luxury four-seater from Mercedes-Benz since 1971.The S-Class Cabriolet symbolizes Mercedes-Benz’s passion for creating individual and timeless exclusive mobility for customers. The V8 engine of the S 500 Cabrio has an output of 335 kW and the displacement stands at 4663 cc and the engine produces peak torque of 700 Nm from 1800 rpm.
