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Finally got my hands on the 2 new super smart and handsome SUVs of Mercedes Benz that have been launched in a span of about 2 weeks. The GLS and GLC. The GLS was launched in mid May-2016 and GLC was launched on 02nd June 2016. The GLS is the updated version of the top of the line Mercedes Benz SUV, the GL Class and GLC is the new entrant in the line up which is placed between the GLA and GLE. With the launch of GLS and GLC not only Mercedes Benz in India has got a versatile SUV product portfolio, also, it now boasts of modern SUVs across its SUV line up. Though mainly in Delhi at present the norms are not favoring the 2000 cc+ capacity diesel cars but this did not stop me from driving them around on a awesome and reasonably long test run. I had spoken to my friend who as always was very welcoming and happy to hand me over the keys of both the beasts and also accompany me on the drive. We were 3 pax in the gigantic SUVs today and we drove both of them on the Faridabad-Agra Highway. Driving both these uber cool SUVs back to back was actually a fantastic experience for me today!
First up, I drove the petrol powered GLC 300. The GLC 300 4 Matic was showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo. The GLC is indeed an interesting offering by Mercedes Benz for India since it's filling the void created between GLA and GLE SUV respectively. The GLC is priced at Ex-Showroom price of Rs. 50.7 Lacs and it also has a diesel variant; the GLC 220d. At present the GLC "Edition 1" comes as CBU i.e Completely Built Unit. Just to give an idea, the new Petrol GLC is equipped with a 2.0 Lt Petrol engine meshed to 9 G-Tronic Transmission. As of driving, GLC 300 is a comfortable and enjoyable machine to drive.
Next up was the GLS SUV, the S Class of SUVs as Mercedes Benz says!. Frankly, this GLS SUV is indeed living up to the luxurious characteristics of the S-Class. The plush cabin with good all round in-cabin visibility and a superb driving position all sum up to a brilliant drive experience. The GLS SUV has been launched in India at an Ex-Showroom price of Rs. 80.38 Lacs. Equipped with a 3 Lt V6 Diesel Mill, how this Giant performed will be told in following posts.
Finally got my hands on the 2 new super smart and handsome SUVs of Mercedes Benz that have been launched in a span of about 2 weeks. The GLS and GLC. The GLS was launched in mid May-2016 and GLC was launched on 02nd June 2016. The GLS is the updated version of the top of the line Mercedes Benz SUV, the GL Class and GLC is the new entrant in the line up which is placed between the GLA and GLE. With the launch of GLS and GLC not only Mercedes Benz in India has got a versatile SUV product portfolio, also, it now boasts of modern SUVs across its SUV line up. Though mainly in Delhi at present the norms are not favoring the 2000 cc+ capacity diesel cars but this did not stop me from driving them around on a awesome and reasonably long test run. I had spoken to my friend who as always was very welcoming and happy to hand me over the keys of both the beasts and also accompany me on the drive. We were 3 pax in the gigantic SUVs today and we drove both of them on the Faridabad-Agra Highway. Driving both these uber cool SUVs back to back was actually a fantastic experience for me today!
First up, I drove the petrol powered GLC 300. The GLC 300 4 Matic was showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo. The GLC is indeed an interesting offering by Mercedes Benz for India since it's filling the void created between GLA and GLE SUV respectively. The GLC is priced at Ex-Showroom price of Rs. 50.7 Lacs and it also has a diesel variant; the GLC 220d. At present the GLC "Edition 1" comes as CBU i.e Completely Built Unit. Just to give an idea, the new Petrol GLC is equipped with a 2.0 Lt Petrol engine meshed to 9 G-Tronic Transmission. As of driving, GLC 300 is a comfortable and enjoyable machine to drive.
Next up was the GLS SUV, the S Class of SUVs as Mercedes Benz says!. Frankly, this GLS SUV is indeed living up to the luxurious characteristics of the S-Class. The plush cabin with good all round in-cabin visibility and a superb driving position all sum up to a brilliant drive experience. The GLS SUV has been launched in India at an Ex-Showroom price of Rs. 80.38 Lacs. Equipped with a 3 Lt V6 Diesel Mill, how this Giant performed will be told in following posts.
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