Mercedes-Benz launches EQS SUV, Maybach GLS Celebration Editions; begins local manufacturing in India

Mercedes-Benz launches EQS 580 SUV: Mercedes-Benz has expanded its luxury portfolio in India with the launch of two premium celebration editions — the EQS SUV Celebration Edition and the Maybach GLS Celebration Edition. A key highlight of this launch is that the model will be manufactured locally at Mercedes-Benz's Chakan plant in Pune, marking a significant step in the brand's "Make in India" strategy.

With this, India has become the first country after the United States where the Maybach GLS will be manufactured locally. Earlier, the same model was sold in India as a CBU (completely built unit) at a much higher price of around Rs 4.1 crore, making the locally produced version much more accessible to Indian luxury car buyers.

Mercedes-Maybach GLS Celebration Edition

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Mercedes-Benz has launched the Mercedes-Maybach GLS Celebration Edition in India at an ex-showroom price of Rs 2.75 crore.

Mercedes-Maybach GLS: Technical details

• Engine Petrol V8
• Displacement 3,982 cc
• Output 410 (+16) kW [557 hp]
• Peak torque 770 (+250) Nm
• Transmission 9G-TRONIC
• Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.9 seconds
• Top speed 250 km/h

Mercedes-Maybach GLS: Key highlights

According to the company, these are the key highlights of the newly launched Mercedes-Maybach GLS:

• The Maybach GLS offers a private jet-like rear cabin with two individual executive seats, a full-length centre console and an integrated MBUX rear tablet.
• It is equipped with fully active E-ACTIVE Body Control that ensures effortless comfort across all road conditions.
• The cabin is covered in premium MANUFAKTUR nappa leather, which extends from the executive seat cushions to the roof liner. Along with that, this package also includes leather upholstery even on window frames and side instrument panels.
• It also features a 29-speaker Burmester audio system with 1,610 watts of power.
• The SUV also features multi-contour seats with massage, seat climate control and more.
• The rear cabin includes folding leather-finished tables, a 9.6-litre refrigerated compartment with bespoke champagne flute holders, advanced vehicle monitoring for security, ceramic high-sheen polished wheels, and the dual-tone Maybach paint finish.

Mercedes EQS SUV Celebration Edition

The EQS SUV Celebration Edition comprises two models: the EQS 450 SUV (5-seater) and the EQS 580 SUV (7-seater), priced at Rs 1.34 crore (ex-showroom) and Rs 1.48 crore (ex-showroom), respectively.

Mercedes EQS SUV: Technical details

Mercedes EQS SUV 450: Key highlights

• The EQS SUV 450 features sporty AMG bodystyling with a bold front apron in A-wing design, chrome accents at the rear, and large 21-inch AMG light-alloy wheels.
• The light-alloy wheels are designed for efficiency as well as style, finished in high-gloss black with a high-sheen surface, said the company.
• The Rear Seat Package, including seat ventilation for the outer seats and access to an MBUX rear tablet.

Mercedes EQS SUV 580: Key highlights

• The EQS SUV 450 comes with a fully functional third row that can seat two additional passengers. The seats can be folded in or out with ease, while the EASY-ENTRY system ensures comfortable access to the third row when needed.
• In addition to the standard Rear Seat Package, passengers also receive seat ventilation for the outermost seats.
• The SUV is equipped with an MBUX rear tablet that allows rear-seat passengers to control the vehicle's comfort functions and the MBUX multimedia system.