Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV D Launched

Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV D  Launched
Sakal Times Reporters Name | CAMIL PARKHE | Wednesday, 18 May 2016 AT 07:24 PM IST
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New Delhi: Luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday launched the new GLS 350 d, for its  customers in India.
The GLS 350 d was launched by Roland Folger, Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India. It is priced at Rs. 80.40 lakh ex-showroom Pune

Folger said, “The GLS will be locally manufactured in our world-class production facility at Chakan in Pune district from its India launch. We are confident that the local production will make the GLS 350d attractive for the eminent buyers with additional value propositions and increased availability. This is yet another illustration of our vision of ‘Make in India’, and gives us the opportunity to provide the newest products for our elite customers here.”

Folger said, “Popularly known as the S-Class of SUVs, the introduction of the GLS underscores Mercedes-Benz’s dominance in the luxury SUV segment in India. The GLS is the epitome of exemplary engineering that cleverly combines unmatched space, with delightful driving pleasure on any terrain. We are glad to provide the most comprehensive luxury SUV portfolio in the country to our discerning customers. India has a growing penchant for the SUVs and at 100% growth achieved in 2015; it was the highest growing segment for us.”

With the introduction of the GLS 350 d, Mercedes-Benz India continues its product drive in India and boasts of the  versatile range of luxury SUVs in its portfolio.

The GLS creates new benchmark in performance, luxury appointment, use of technology, cabin and boot space and plush interiors which is inspired by the flagship S-Class luxury sedan. With the launch of the GLS, Mercedes-Benz yet has reiterated its ‘top of pyramid’ product strategy by introducing the best products from its global portfolio.

Specs
GLS 350 d luxury SUV
Produced at Chakan, Pune district
Price: Rs. 80.40 lakh (ex-showroom Pune) 

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