Launching Today: Made In India Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
Sign it off as yet another triumph for 'Make in India' or aggressive
expansion plans by Mercedes, the GLC will now have an extremely competitive
price tag. The German automaker took wraps off the GLC a few months ago, to
plug the gap between the GLA-Class and the GLE-Class. The locally assembled
version goes on sale today which is expected to be considerably cheaper
compared to the fully imported models.
Essentially the SUV avatar of the
C-Class, the GLC borrows heavily from its sedan sibling. The locally assembled
version does not skimp out on anything and includes all the niceties including
the LED headlamps, the COMAND infotainment screen, leather upholstery and the
two engine options as well.
The petrol option is a 2.0-litre unit
that develops 245PS of power and 370Nm of spin. The 2.2-litre diesel unit, on
the other hand, develops 170PS and 400Nm respectively. Both engines come paired
with Mercedes' new 9-speed transmission, and get the '4MATIC' four-wheel drive
system too.
Assembly will take place in the
automaker's manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, that already assembles
vehicles such as the GLA-Class, CLA-Class and even the mighty Maybach S500.
Mercedes-Benz has been focussing on strengthening its portfolio this year, and
has introduced petrol engines across the range, including their flagships, the
GLS and the S-Class. We are hoping some nutter AMGs are next in line!
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Today: Made In India Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class