Mercedes-Benz showcases an array of products at the 15th Auto Expo 2020. The company has launched the world’s fastest series production four door coupe and the fastest AMG ever in India, the AMG GT 63S 4MATIC 4 Door Coupe. Alongside, Mercedes-Benz also unveiled the highly anticipated AMG A35 4M Limousine. The A-Class Limousine will be one of the key products to be introduced in India in 2020.
Mercedes-Benz also unveiled the sporty and luxury SUV the new GLA, which had its world premiere in December 2019. The new GLA combines masculine off-roader genes and has now has even more powerful proportions and stance that compliments its SUV stance.
Also showcased at the 15th edition of the Auto Expo was the all-new generation GLE ‘hip-hop’. Packed with all manner of active driving assistance and the MBUX user experience multimedia system. It comes equipped with touch and AI-based voice control, which offers an urban and off-road SUV experience.
Matthias Luehrs, Head Region Overseas, Mercedes-Benz Cars commented “India remains an important emerging market for Mercedes-Benz and the Three Pointed has earned impeccable customer trust that is the hallmark of a fundamentally strong brand. Our customers will be at the core of everything we do and it will be our endeavour to offer them the latest products and technologies and the best retail and customer service experiences.”
Martin Schwenk, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India commented, “The exciting and innovative line-up of products on display underlines our commitment towards our customers. It is also a sign of our confidence in the potential of the country’s automotive sector. As a customer-focused brand, it is extremely satisfying and rewarding to be able to reach out to our customers, both current and potential via this platform, and show them what we have in store for them in 2020 and beyond. The range of products showcased truly reflects the energy within Mercedes-Benz as we aim for another year as No.1 luxury car maker in India.”
The Auto Expo 2020 line-up includes a wide array of cars, which includes:
Launch car:
AMG GT 63 S 4 door coupe - Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4MATIC 4 door Coupe, is the world's fastest series production four-seater. The new AMG GT 4-Door Coupé delivers special driving experiences on all levels and with a top speed of up to 315 km/h and its driving dynamics it cuts an effortlessly superior figure wherever it goes. Powerful 6-cylinder in-line and V8 engines with outputs ranging from 320 kW (435 hp) to 470 kW (639 hp). The new AMG GT 4-Door Coupé follows the design philosophy of Sensual Purity. It takes the striking proportions with convex surfaces and a muscular body and develops them to exciting effect for a four-door variant of an AMG GT Coupé.
Market unveil:
AMG A 35 4M Limousine – The AMG Performance 4MATIC combines the best possible traction with lots of driving fun. The powerful exterior design adds characteristic AMG elements to the design idiom of the car.
New GLA – The profile of the new GLA has changed quite a bit. Compared to its predecessor, it has become taller and shorter. It combines masculine off-roader genes with our philosophy of sensual purity.
Other showcases:
AMG:
AMG C 43 Coupe - The Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupé is a sporty, suave and unique offering from the AMG line of the C-Class range. The AMGC 43 Coupe, features a suave 2 door coupe design, athletic character and thrilling performance that promises an adrenaline rush every time one gets behind the wheel.
The AMG C 43 is versatile and a successful model series from Mercedes-AMG. The Coupé is characterized by a sharpened design and stronger differentiation from the AMG Line of the C-Class.
AMG G 63 – The G 63 is the original among the performance off-roaders and is the yardstick for all competitors and this is true for the new generation as well.
Electric car:
EQC 400 4MATIC Edition 1886 – The EQC 400 4MATIC Edition 1886 has an exclusive appeal and high quality look. Carefully coordinated elements on the exterior and interior are among the optional extras for the EQC Edition 1886. The black panel radiator grille with louvres and edging in high-gloss black ensure a particularly exclusive character on the exterior. The ‘EQC Edition 1886’ is available exclusively in metallic high-tech silver. Further individual features include the high-gloss black badge with ‘EQC Edition 1886’ lettering on the mudguard and the 10-spoke 20-inch light-alloy wheels in high-gloss black with white decorative elements.
Sedans:
Mercedes-Maybach – Mercedes-Maybach is seen as a trailblazer in defining style and status. Combining the latest technology with extraordinary luxury: in a nutshell, this is the formula for the success of the Maybach brand. A number of events in the history of Maybach illustrate how the brand has always managed to realign itself and shape the future. The Maybach is produced and presented with craftsman-like perfection and uncompromising attention to detail. They stand for timeless luxury and status, always accompanied by the history and strengths of the Maybach name.
New E-Class – The E-Class is the highest selling luxury executive sedan in India. E-Class in its 10th generation, is a comprehensive luxury business sedan that intelligently blends driving performance with luxury.
MB Certified C-Class – The C-Class remains at the most powerful product in Mercedes-Benz portfolio. The fifth generation C-Class is one of the most popular executive saloons.
SUVs:
New long wheelbase GLE – The new GLE boasts of the latest technology to be offered in an SUV on Indian roads. The SUV combines on and off-road driving characteristics with an interior which is even more spacious and comfortable.
New GLC – GLC is the tech savvy SUV in the Mercedes-Benz locally made SUV line up. The GLC is an illustration of excellent artisanship of high quality materials in combination with a classy and authentic design.