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NDTV
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Mercedes-Benz GLB Discountinued In India Amid Plunging Sales
Mercedes-Benz has now discontinued the GLB in India. It was the most affordable SUV offered by the German manufacturer in India. The Mercedes-Benz GLB was imported as a CBU unit from its Mexico factory. With every unit sold from the dealership, customers can still get their hands on the GLB as a second-hand possession. The Mercedes Benz GLB made its first move in India with its launch in 2022. The 7-seater SUV survived in the country for around two years. However, it received a mild update in 2023 but failed to impress, and is now discontinued. The Mercedes Benz GLB was priced between Rs 63.80 lakh - Rs 69.80 lakh (prices ex-showroom). Also Read: Kia K4 Hatchback Revealed Ahead Of Launch, Rivals Volkswagen Golf It had three variants available in the Indian market, namely GLB 200 Progressive, 220d 4Matic, and 220d AMG Line 4Matic variants. The Mercedes-Benz GLB 200 Progressive had a 1.3-liter turbo petrol engine churning out 163 HP and 250 Nm of peak torque. Whereas, the 220d 4Matic and 220d AMG Line 4Matic variants were powered by a 2.0-liter diesel engine capable of producing a peak power and torque output of 190 Hp and 400 Nm, respectively. Also Read: However, the Mercedes-Benz EQB is the electrified avatar of the now-discontinued GLB, which continues to sell in India. The Mercedes-Benz EQB has two variants in the lineup: the EQB 250+ and 350 4Matic, the prices of which start from Rs 72.20 lakh (ex-showroom) and go up to Rs 78.90 lakh (ex-showroom).
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The New Mercedes-Benz CLA Previews the Marque's Exciting Electric Future
Mercedes-Benz's next generation of electric vehicles is finally here. The German luxury marque unveiled the latest version of the CLA-Class sedan on Thursday. The sleek four-door will only be available as an EV at launch and offers up a preview of what to expect from the marque's battery-powered models going forward. More from Robb Report Brad Pitt's New 'F1' Movie Just Got Its First Full Trailer A 400-Year-Old London Home With a 100-Foot Walled Garden Just Listed for $14.1 Million This $12.5 Million Beachfront Home in Florida Is Tucked Into a 29-Foot-Tall Sand Dune Mercedes has been teasing the new CLA since 2023, when it first appeared in concept form. That may seem like a lot of time and effort to spend hyping up an entry-level vehicle, but the sedan is also the first car built on the new Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) platform. The flexible technology—it was designed to be compatible with multiple powertrain types—will provide the underpinning for several vehicles in the years to come, including the next-generation GLA and GLB SUVs. Thanks to the new platform, the CLA is Mercedes's most advanced EV yet. Two versions will be available at launch, the 250+ and 350 4Matic. The first has a single-motor, rear-wheel drive setup that makes 268 hp and 247 ft lbs of torque, while the latter has a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup that makes 349 hp and 380 ft lbs of torque (both models feature a two-speed transmission designed to improve efficiency). Those aren't exactly performance specs that get the heart racing, but they're decent for a more accessible EV. The 250+ can accelerate from zero to 60 in 6.6 seconds, the 350 4Matic in 4.8 seconds, and both top out at 130 mph. Another version, with a hybrid powertrain, will launch in the future. Driving range is just as important as acceleration or top speed when it comes to everyday EVs, and it's there that the CLA shines. The 250+ travels an estimated 492 miles on a charge and the 350 4Matic 479 miles. Those numbers were reached using Europe's more forgiving WLTP testing cycle, but the EPA estimate should be over 400 miles in both cases. The MMA platform's 800-volt technology will also allow for DC fast charging at speeds of up to 320 kW. This would theoretically allow drivers to add up to 200 miles of range with a 10-minute charge. The CLA's new design is just as impressive. The production version looks almost identical to the concept, which is a very good thing. The four-door is sleek but has a more aggressive and athletic look than the company's current, blob-like EVs. We're especially fond of the illuminated grille, which surrounds the three-pointed star with light-up elements. The redesigned interior is just as sharp. The front features a trio of displays—a digital gauge cluster, the infotainment system, and an optional passenger screen—that span the length of the dashboard. There's also a standard panoramic glass roof, which provides more headroom for those sitting in the back. Because it is a Mercedes, the sedan comes with a long list of premium material and trim options, as well. The new CLA is set to go on sale later this year. Mercedes has yet to announce pricing for the sedan, but something in the neighborhood of its current $45,000 starting price doesn't seem out of the question, according to The New York Times. The hybrid model is expected to follow sometime next of Robb Report The 2024 Chevy C8 Corvette: Everything We Know About the Powerful Mid-Engine Beast The World's Best Superyacht Shipyards The ABCs of Chartering a Yacht Click here to read the full article.
