Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupé to make debut in India on August 12
Inside, the CLE 53 borrows heavily from the C-Class in layout but elevates the experience with AMG-specific details: 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster11.9-inch portrait-oriented MBUX infotainment touchscreenAMG Performance seats and flat-bottom AMG steering wheelWireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 64-color ambient lightingBurmester premium sound system and wireless chargingOTA software updates for enhanced digital connectivityAMG-themed graphics, carbon-fiber-style trims, and sportier controls reinforce the car's performance intent.Launch and rivalsExpected to be priced over Rs 1.5 crore (ex-showroom), the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coup will become the first AMG model in the CLE lineup for India, joining the CLE 300 Cabriolet. It will rival the BMW M2 and the Audi RS5 Sportback in the performance luxury segment.The CLE 53 arrives almost a year after the CLE Cabriolet's Indian debut and is part of Mercedes-Benz India's broader push to refresh and consolidate its luxury performance portfolio. The brand has confirmed a robust product roadmap, and the CLE 53 Coup marks yet another exciting chapter in that strategy.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
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