Mercedes-Benz launches GLE SUV in India for Rs 58.90 lakh

Mercedes-Benz on October 14, 2015 launched its much-awaited GLE SUV in India. Primarily, the SUV is the facelift of M-Class. The company claims that high efficiency and outstanding handling both on the road and in terrain are among the strengths of the car.

The new SUV will come in two variants - 250D and 350D, priced at Rs 58.90 lakh and Rs 69.90 lakh, respectively. The company has thoroughly revised its best-selling SUV.

Across the available engine range, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are reduced by 17 per cent on an average compared to the predecessor model series.

"The all new GLE-Class is our answer to the most aspirational SUV in the market. As the successor to the outgoing ML-Class, we expect it to become the top-selling mid-size SUV in the Indian market", said the newly appointed MD & CEO for Mercedes -Benz India, Roland Folger.

The SUV has upgraded its interior with an unmistakable design. The SUV gets new LED headlamps and a redesigned front. The large tail lights have also been reworked to give them an updated feel. It has added new colours that make the interior more attractive.

The German auto maker has launched the new coupe-shaped GLE SUV to take on the segment leader Audi Q5, and also help the company settle scores with BMW 's X5.