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<ul class="summary-list"><li>The <keyword id="50939" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="E-class">E-Class</keyword> is <keyword id="25952" type="CITY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Mercedes-Benz">Mercedes-Benz</keyword>'s most popular model ever.</li><li>The current, 10th-generation E-Class recently underwent a comprehensive refresh.</li><li>Prices for the E-Class start at $54,250. After options, my loaner came to $81,950 MSRP.</li></ul><p>The big, brash <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/g-wagen-bulletproof-armored-stretched-limo-million-inkas-g63-amg-2020-8">Mercedes-Benz G-Wagens</a> and the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/2021-mercedes-benz-s-class-sedan-debut-specs-horsepower-dealerships-2020-9">tech-laden flagship S-Class sedans</a> might grab all the attention and headlines, but at its core, <keyword id="6357420" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="mercedes">Mercedes</keyword> has always been about the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mercedes-e-class-2017-features-2016-6">E-Class</a>.  </p><p>Since 1946, Mercedes has sold more than 14 million E-Class sedans and wagons worldwide, according to <a href="https://media.mbusa.com/releases/the-new-e-class-intelligence-that-excites?firstResultIndex=0&amp;sortOrder=PublishedDescendingding">the automaker's own figures</a>. In all of Mercedes' history, the E-Class has remained the best-selling model series, though SUVs <a href="https://media.mbusa.com/releases/mercedes-benz-usa-sales-q4-2020">have sold better in recent years</a>.</p><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E450 4Matic sedan._KL_33" height="3750" width="2500" msid="81433076" hostid="261"></div>The current E-Class just went through what the automaker calls a "refresh," though the updates and additions were far more numerous than a typical mid-cycle refresh. Changes include a major styling revamp and engines with improved efficiency.<p>I spent 10 days and put about 800 miles on a <keyword id="10904592" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="2021-mercedes-benz-e450-4matic-sedan">2021 Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic sedan</keyword>. It was a delightful thing to drive, though sometimes a frustrating one to use.</p><h2><strong>The 2021 E450 4Matic sedan: Goldilocks approved </strong></h2><p>Mercedes launched the 10th generation of its mid-range E-Class <a href="https://media.mbusa.com/releases/the-new-e-class-intelligence-that-excites?firstResultIndex=0&amp;sortOrder=PublishedDescendingding">in 2016</a> and refreshed it four years later in 2020. That refresh saw: redesigned headlights, tail lights, and front fascia; the addition of more advanced driver assistance systems; electrified engines for the E450 models; and dual, 12.3-inch widescreen interior displays as standard.</p><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E450 4Matic sedan._KL_11" height="3750" width="2500" msid="81433081" hostid="261"></div>The E-Class is Mercedes' most versatile model series. As of this writing, you can get an E-Class as a sedan, wagon, coupe, or cabriolet. Within those body styles are different engines and trim options, including several AMG variants. In total, that makes 13 available E-Class models with <a href="https://media.mbusa.com/releases/e-class-family-redesigned-with-new-technology-more-efficient-engines-and-added-luxury?firstResultIndex=0&amp;sortOrder=PublishedDescendingding">pre-option prices ranging</a> from $54,250 all the way to $112,450. <p>I know. It's a whole spectrum of cars. Mercedes offers more versions of the E-Class than Rolls-Royce has models.</p><div type="image" title="E Class Family (6)" height="1334" width="1779" msid="81433084" hostid="261"></div>But because it's used as everything from humble taxis in Europe to luxury superwagons, E-Class designers have a lot of incentive to get it right. It can't stray too far from appealing to the most amount of buyers lest it alienate anyone.<p>Much like how the E-Class folds neatly into the middle of Mercedes' greater lineup, the E450 sedan I had is your staunchly middle-of-the-road E-Class, sandwiched by the $54,250 E350 on one side and the $73,900 Mercedes-AMG E53 on the other. My loaner started at $62,000 and had nearly $20,000 in upgrades, making the final MSRP $81,950.</p><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E450 4Matic sedan._KL_2" height="1667" width="2500" msid="81433087" hostid="261"></div>It also came in a shimmery coat of silver paint and was about as unassuming a spec of luxury car that you could possibly get. That's what made it great.<h2><strong>Details and safety ratings: an electrified boost</strong></h2><p>As mentioned above, the E450 now gets the new M256 engine: a 3.0-liter, turbocharged inline-six unit. That engine also has a 48-volt onboard electrical system that provides EQ Boost via an integrated electric motor - a feature that supplies the gas-powered engine with temporary bursts of power and gives the car the ability to "glide" <a href="https://media.mbusa.com/releases/the-new-e-class-intelligence-that-excites?firstResultIndex=0&amp;sortOrder=PublishedDescendingding">without the engine running</a>.</p><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E450 4Matic sedan._KL_48" height="1667" width="2500" msid="81433090" hostid="261"></div>All told, the E450 <a href="https://media.mbusa.com/releases/2021-mercedes-benz-e-450-4matic-sedan?firstResultIndex=0&amp;sortOrder=PublishedDescendingding">produces a claimed</a> 362 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. There's also the 9G-Tronic nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, hence the 4Matic badging on the trunk. <p>Weighing in at 4,222 pounds, the E450 4Matic sedan returns an EPA-estimated 23 mpg in the city, 30 mpg on the highway, and 26 mpg combined. It also has a fuel tank capacity of 21.1 gallons, making its estimated range about 550 miles between fill ups. </p><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E450 4Matic sedan._KL_18" height="1667" width="2500" msid="81433093" hostid="261"></div>In terms of crash safety, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2021 E-Class five-star ratings all around. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety has yet to rate the 2021 E-Class on crashworthiness, but the 2020 model <a href="https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/mercedes-benz/e-class-4-door-sedan/2020">earned the agency's Top Safety Pick Plus award in 2019</a>. <h2><strong>What stands out: long-distance runner</strong></h2><p>Mercedes fitted my loaner with the optional air suspension and Acoustic Comfort Package - extra insulation on the windows and windshield and with additional acoustic- and heat-absorbing materials - which meant that the car rode like a dream with the silence of an old library. </p><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E450 4Matic sedan._KL_34" height="1667" width="2500" msid="81433098" hostid="261"></div>Paired with Mercedes's (mostly) excellent adaptive cruise control, the long highway miles fell away effortlessly. This E450 was a long-distance runner, that much couldn't be clearer. <p>With the aid of its massive fuel tank, I didn't need to stop and refuel the car as frequently as I've needed with other loaners. When I finally did and then performed some quick math, I found that the E450 returned an impressive real-world consumption of 26.3 mpg combined - bang on with the EPA's estimates.</p><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E 450 4MATIC Sedan (34)" height="1667" width="2500" msid="81433101" hostid="261"></div>The leather and piano-black dashboard pinstriping were both pleasant to the touch and eye, but I particularly enjoyed the dual interior displays. Too often, I find that car screens get washed out from the glare of a sunny day. That wasn't the case with these high-contrast screens. Integrated nicely in the dashboard, the long, flat layout means your front passenger is privy to the driver information gauge cluster as well. <p>The E450 has healthy low-end power thanks to the EQ Boost. Typical commuter stuff - like merging and passing - were performed with alacrity, yet the engine volume never raised to above a polite purr in the heavily insulated cabin. Even the transmission shifts were fluid and barely noticeable. </p><h2><strong>What falls short: Just give me a scroll wheel</strong></h2><p>Driving the E450 was one thing. Using its infotainment system was another beast altogether.</p><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E 450 4MATIC Sedan (29)" height="1667" width="2500" msid="81433103" hostid="261"></div>Part of the E-Class' extensive updates included a steering wheel with touch-control buttons and a touchpad center console. I found both to be frustrating to use. They produced undependable results and were an overall distraction from the road. <p>I drew particular ire from the steering wheel, which included far too many buttons controlling far too many menus in the driver information cluster. You could adjust the volume and cruise control speed by swiping along the touchpad on the wheel, but more often than not, the system either did not register the movement or changed the inputs by undesirable increments. This is where a simple scroll wheel - like what you'd find on your computer mouse - would have succeeded.</p><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E 450 4MATIC Sedan (32)" height="1667" width="2500" msid="81433108" hostid="261"></div>I also suffered some baffling issues with the cruise control. While traveling at speed in a 65-mph zone, the car inexplicably made the executive decision to slow down to 52 mph before I manually disengaged the system. This happened a couple of times on different stretches of road. <p>The best explanation I could come up with was that the E450's Active Speed Limit Assist with Traffic Sign Assist - a system that uses the car's camera and GPS navigation data to determine an appropriate speed - was influencing my cruise control speed. But that still didn't explain why the car slowed down past 55 mph, which is the lowest speed found on that part of the New York State Thruway. </p><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E450 4Matic sedan._KL_41" height="1667" width="2500" msid="81433114" hostid="261"></div>"The system is able to read most speed limit signs and then compares that information to data from the navigation system," a Mercedes spokesperson explained. "It may inadvertently detect a highway exit ramp speed limit sign, or the speed limit sign on a road parallel or close enough to the highway, and interpret it to be the highway speed and intervene." <p>This didn't bode as a particularly helpful feature to me, but the spokesperson pointed out that you can disengage the speed limit function with instructions from the owner's manual. </p><h2><strong>Against competitors: a prize engine</strong></h2><p>The 2021 E450 4Matic sedan starts at $62,000, not including the $1,050 destination and delivery fee.</p><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E450 4Matic sedan._KL_25" height="1667" width="2500" msid="81433116" hostid="261"></div>My loaner's nearly $20,000 in options included: Cirrus Silver metallic paint ($720), a black leather interior ($1,650), piano black lacquer flowing lines ($1,300), 19-inch AMG five-spoke wheels with black accents ($1,000), ventilated front seats ($450), a panorama roof ($1,000), multi-contour front seats with massage feature ($1,320), a head-up display ($1,100), air suspension ($1,900), the Driver Assistance Package ($1,950), and the Acoustic Comfort Package ($1,100).<p>All told, the MSRP of my loaner came to $81,950. </p><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E 450 4MATIC Sedan (31)" height="1667" width="2500" msid="81433117" hostid="261"></div>Among comparable BMWs, Porsches, Audis, and Genesis models I've driven, I've always thought that Mercedes has leaned more in the direction of opulence - especially in non-AMG guise. The interior designs have always seemed richer and more embracing than Audi and Porsche's futuristic but cold minimalism. <p>I particularly loved the EQ Boost of the inline-six. The package as a whole put down power silkily with barely a ruffle of a feather, especially with the air suspension and noise-canceling package. </p><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E450 4Matic sedan._KL_21" height="1667" width="2500" msid="81433119" hostid="261"></div>And if you don't want a sedan, the E-Class comes in three other body styles for you to choose from. No other luxury brand can boast this.<h2><strong>Our impressions: It's an institution</strong></h2><p>My overwhelming impression walking away from the E450 was how much Mercedes set out to liken it <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRE22a4vjmo">the perfect hotel concierge</a>: a car with total anticipation of your needs and behind-the-scenes, invisible support. Things that just <em>work</em> without you being conscious of the fact that they are.</p><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E450 4Matic sedan._KL_20" height="3750" width="2500" msid="81433120" hostid="261"></div>Brakes that don't grab too rudely. A transmission that shifts like butter. Smooth and linear power delivery. A sound-deadened interior that tamps out the worst of rude traffic noises. Comfortable, billion-way adjustable seats.<p>The inside even sort of smelled like a nice hotel lobby because of the in-cabin fragrance system (yours for $350). </p><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E450 4Matic sedan._KL_44" height="3750" width="2500" msid="81433123" hostid="261"></div>Luxury cars will be eternally chased with questions like "Why?" and "What's the point?" And for some so-called luxury offerings, those inquiries are justified. <p>But not for the E-Class. Mercedes can wax poetic as often as it wants about the E-Class, but the car's empirical popularity is evidenced by how many the automaker has managed to sell over the decades. </p><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E450 4Matic sedan._KL_17" height="3750" width="2500" msid="81433125" hostid="261"></div>Save for its annoying interior gimmicks, the 2021 E450 is the real deal, built from the ground up to deliver a quality ride by the people who've learned to perfect it. <p style="text-align: center;">♦♦♦</p><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E 450 4MATIC Sedan (26)" height="1666" width="2500" msid="81433127" hostid="261"></div><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E 450 4MATIC Sedan (35)" height="1667" width="2500" msid="81433130" hostid="261"></div><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E 450 4MATIC Sedan (30)" height="1667" width="2500" msid="81433134" hostid="261"></div><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E450 4Matic sedan._KL_46" height="1667" width="2500" msid="81433136" hostid="261"></div><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E450 4Matic sedan._KL_43" height="1667" width="2500" msid="81433137" hostid="261"></div><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E450 4Matic sedan._KL_29" height="1667" width="2500" msid="81433140" hostid="261"></div><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E450 4Matic sedan._KL_7" height="1667" width="2500" msid="81433142" hostid="261"></div><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E450 4Matic sedan._KL_10" height="1667" width="2500" msid="81433143" hostid="261"></div><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E450 4Matic sedan._KL_47" height="1667" width="2500" msid="81433144" hostid="261"></div><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E450 4Matic sedan._KL_35" height="1667" width="2500" msid="81433146" hostid="261"></div><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E450 4Matic sedan._KL_6" height="1667" width="2500" msid="81433147" hostid="261"></div><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E450 4Matic sedan._KL_8" height="3750" width="2500" msid="81433150" hostid="261"></div><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E450 4Matic sedan._KL_45" height="1667" width="2500" msid="81433152" hostid="261"></div><div type="image" title="2021 Mercedes Benz E450 4Matic sedan._KL_28" height="3750" width="2500" msid="81433255" hostid="261"></div>

Review: The $82,000 Mercedes E450 sedan is a master class in luxury, even if it's not the most user-friendly

German luxury carmaker <keyword id="25952" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="mercedes-benz" source="Orion">Mercedes-Benz</keyword> will launch ten new vehicles in <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword> in 2023 with majority in the over ₹1-crore price category, which grew over 69 per cent last year, according to a senior company official. <keyword id="184004" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mercedes-benz-india" source="Orion">Mercedes-Benz India</keyword>, which posted record sales in 2022 at 15,822 units, had sold over 3,500 cars that are priced above Rs 1 crore last year. <br /><br /> In 2021, Mercedes-Benz India sold 11,242 units. Its previous best sales were achieved in 2018 at 15,583 units. <br /><br /> The company is looking at an overall double-digit sales growth this year, and as part of the drive it launched its 'AMG E53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet' model priced at Rs 1.3 crore on Friday. <br /><br /> "The biggest growth for us in the last year has come from the TEV (top-end vehicle) segment, where we have grown by 69 per cent," newly appointed Managing Director &amp; CEO of Mercedes-Benz India Santosh <keyword id="25076" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="iyer" source="Orion">Iyer</keyword> told PTI. <br /><br /> The company's top-end vehicles include S-Class Maybach, GLS Maybach, top-end AMGs, S-Class and GLS SUV, which are priced over Rs 1 crore (ex-showroom). <br /><br /> Iyer, who is the first Indian to be elevated to lead Mercedes-Benz in the country, said the share of its TEV has increased to 22 per cent of the company's total sales, up from 12 per cent in the pre-Covid year of 2018. <br /><br /> He further said bringing more products into the TEV segment will be a part of the company's "six pillars" strategy for 2023. <br /><br /> "The first pillar is to think and act like a luxury brand and for that we will be introducing 10 desirable cars in 2023, the majority of them will be in the TEV segment...," he said. <br /><br /> Expanding the TEV base is a key part of the strategy, Iyer said, adding, "we have grown at 69 per cent and we will be launching more products there. We have sold more than 3,500 cars only in TEVs in 2022... that's a lot of cars in the Rs 1-crore-plus segment". <br /><br /> Also, he said the company will be putting a lot of emphasis on its online store in order to enhance the omnichannel experience for its customers. <br /><br /> "We sold 2,000 cars through our online platform last year... We are making it even better for customers today. Earlier, they were not able to see cars which will be produced after three months. With the enhancements in our online store, they can actually see the visibility of cars for up to one year," Iyer said. <br /><br /> Mercedes-Benz India will also take the lead in electric vehicles, and is looking at more EVs to enhance its product portfolio to add to the existing models EQC, EQB, EQS 53 AMG and EQS 580, he added. <br /><br /> <keyword id="49089" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="sustainability" source="Orion">Sustainability</keyword> is also a key theme of the 2023 strategy, Iyer said, adding, "By the end of last year, we achieved 100 per cent green power for our Chakan facility... we will not stop there. We are also committing that in 2023 we will go 100 per cent paperless." <br /><br /> He further said, "for the first time we are extending the responsibility to our franchisee partner network. We are saying that one-third of our network will operate on sustainable power and the full network will go green by 2025." <br /><br /> The company is also increasing its supply chain resilience as it increases production which is already "at two shifts and in a couple of areas we are running three shifts". <br /><br /> In terms of the growth outlook for 2023, Iyer said, "We are looking at profitable and resilient growth. We are aiming for double-digit growth. A sustained growth helps us to also do more investment and therefore it's important that we focus on the profitability and resilient growth for the market."<br /><br /><strong>SEE ALSO:<br /><a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/shark-tank-india-gear-head-motor-rides-high-secures-funding-from-aman-gupta-and-peyush-bansal/articleshow/96785906.cms">Shark Tank India: Gear Head Motor rides high, secures funding from Aman Gupta and Peyush Bansal</a><br /><a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/kreditbee-closes-200-million-series-d-from-advent-international-mufg-bank-others/articleshow/96791309.cms">KreditBee closes $200 million Series D from Advent International, MUFG Bank, others</a></strong>

Mercedes-Benz will launch 10 new vehicles in India in 2023: Santosh Iyer

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<br /> After winning many a heart globally at the Frankfurt motor show, the <keyword id="3230639" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="80" keywordseo="Mercedes-S-Class-Cabriolet">Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet</keyword> debuted in India at the Auto Car Expo 2016. The luxury car looks to set a new benchmark in safety, efficiency and comfort.<br />
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Pictured as the four-seat rival to the Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible, the S Class Cabriolet is a performance-orientated open-top car! The sixth and final member of the S-Class line-up, the S-Class Cabriolet is the sister to the new S-Class Coupé.<br />
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The S-Class Cabriolet looks very much like the S-Class Coupé. The same optional LED headlights in the front, encrusted with Swarovski crystals for the indicators and daytime running lights. To have the largest fabric roof, the Cabriolet also has a new windscreen with greater rake.<br />
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Under the hood is a 449 BHP twin-turbocharged 4.7-litre V8 motor. It drives the rear wheels through a standard nine-speed automatic gearbox. No performance figures have been revealed.<br />
<br /> Although not yet confirmed, <keyword id="25952" type="CITY" weightage="80" keywordseo="Mercedes-Benz">Mercedes-Benz</keyword> plans to add a 621 BHP twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre V12 to the new S-Class Cabriolet line-up in a plush new S65 Cabriolet.<br />
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Step in, and the two individual rear seats are electrically adjustable. Options include Mercedes’ turbulence-reducing Aircap system, and that extends out of the windscreen header rail. Airscarf neck-level heating is also available.<br />
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The expected price for the S-Class Cabriolet is somewhere around Rs 55-60 lakhs!<br />
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Auto Expo 2016: Watch out Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible, Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet unveiled in India!

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With March end round the corner, several car-makers are hoping to continue their momentum into the new fiscal year.<br />
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The current fiscal saw a slew of extraordinary launches, and the Make In India campaign means hopes are high for foreign capital to come into the Indian auto sector. To fuel the fire Suzuki launched its made-in-India <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Baleno&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Baleno</a> in Japan. It’s a first for any Japanese manufacturer to sell India-made cars in its home turf.<br />
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As more auto manufacturers focus on localization, this means more jobs for young Indians and a boost to the shipping industry. Some believe this will see India emerging into a leading manufacturing and export hub.<br />
<br /> Here's a list of the most exciting <keyword id="3302678" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="80" keywordseo="Upcoming-cars-in-India">upcoming cars in India</keyword> this year:<br />
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<strong><keyword id="58507" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="80" keywordseo="Honda-Accord">Honda Accord</keyword></strong><br />
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The <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Honda+Accord&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Honda Accord</a> was once of India's favorite entry-level luxury sedan. However, with stiff competition from the likes of <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Toyota+Camry&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Toyota Camry</a> and <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Skoda+Superb&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Skoda Superb</a>, Honda discontinued the model back in 2013. Now, the Accord is back.<br />
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The new <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Honda+Accord&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Accord</a> comes fitted with a 2.0-litre Petrol engine that comes mated with a lithium-ion battery pack powered electric unit. The total output is a solid 196 BHP with a peak torque of 306Nm. A 2.4-litre petrol model might also make its way to India.<br />
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<strong>Expected Launch: </strong>Mid-2016<br />
<strong>Expected Price</strong>: Rs. 28-32 lakhs<br />
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<strong><keyword id="2055885" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="80" keywordseo="Tata-Nexon">Tata Nexon</keyword><br />
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Tata’s <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Nexon&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Nexon</a> looks quite unlike any compact SUV we’ve ever seen at this price point.<br />
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This bad boy is rearing to take on the likes of the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Ford+EcoSport&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Ford EcoSport</a>, <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Mahindra+TUV300&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Mahindra TUV300</a> and <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Maruti+Suzuki+Vitara+Brezza&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza</a>.<br />
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The car is rumored to be fitted with a 1.5-litre diesel unit that produces a good108 BHP of power and 260Nm of torque. A 1.2-litre Revotron petrol option will also be available.<br />
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<strong>Expected Launch:</strong> October, 2016<br />
<strong>Expected Price:</strong> Rs. 7-10 lakhs<br />
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<strong><keyword id="407749" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="80" keywordseo="Jeep-Grand-Cherokee">Jeep Grand Cherokee</keyword></strong><br />
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The <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Grand+Cherokee&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Grand Cherokee</a> from Jeep is a perfect fit for the Indian market.<br />
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 The beast boasts of a 3.0-litre V6 diesel that generates 237 BHP of power and 549Nm of torque. The other option is a 470 BHP, 6.4-litre petrol V8. The suspension is set on the softer side, perfect for Indian roads.<br />
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This one will give the Land Rovers a tough competition.<br />
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<strong>Expected Launch:</strong> July, 2016<br />
<strong>Expected Price:</strong> Rs. 35 - 50 lakhs<br />
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<strong><keyword id="3302680" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="Mercedes-Benz-S-Class-Cabriolet">Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet</keyword></strong><br />
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The Cabriolet is an S-Class, and the flagship drop-top offered by <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Mercedes&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Mercedes</a> globally. It was showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo held in Greater Noida.<br />
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Under the hood, you have the 4.7-litre twin-turbocharged Petrol V8 engine. This one produces 449 BHP of power and 700Nm of torque.<br />
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The S-Cabriolet competes with the likes of the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Bentley+GTC&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Bentley GTC</a> and the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Ferrari+California&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Ferrari California</a> in terms of the expected price tag.<br />
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<strong>Expected Launch:</strong> October, 2016<br />
<strong>Expected Price:</strong> Rs. 2.20 - 2.30 Crores<br />
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<strong><keyword id="3055752" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="80" keywordseo="Jaguar-F-Pace">Jaguar F-Pace</keyword></strong><br />
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The <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Jaguar+F-Pace&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Jaguar F-Pace</a> will be offered with two petrol and two diesel options along with the legendary 5.0-litre supercharged V8 petrol engine.<br />
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The engines include a 2.0-litre unit that produces 237 BHP and a 3.0-litre V6 unit that produces 377 BHP of power.<br />
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The diesel range includes a 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit that produces 177 BHP and a 3.0-litre V6 mill that produces 337 BHP. All models are available with AWD except for the entry-level 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol.<br />
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<strong>Expected Launch:</strong> October, 2016<br />
<strong>Expected Price:</strong> Rs. 1.50 - 2.50 Crores<br />
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The next gen <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Jaguar+XF&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Jaguar XF</a> combines a sleek, coupe-like exterior and a luxurious interior.<br />
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Globally the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Jaguar+XF&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">new XF</a> range consists of XF Prestige, XF R-Sport, XF Portfolio and XF S models.<br />
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Jaguar is expected to launch the new model with the new 2-litre diesel engine, besides the existing Ford-derived 2-litre petrol engine. There will be a V6 option, too.<br />
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<strong>Expected Launch:</strong> April, 2016<br />
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The <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Tucson&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Tucson</a> is all set to make a comeback to India this year after its initial debut in 2005.<br />
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It is expected to get the 1.6-litre four-cylinder diesel engine that produces 128 BHP, and is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. It may also get the 2.2-litre diesel option.<br />
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There can also be chances of the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Tucson&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Tucson</a> getting the new 2.0-litre CRDi diesel engine available globally instead of the 2.2-litre one.<br />
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<strong>Expected Launch: </strong>September, 2016<br />
<strong>Expected Price: </strong>Rs. 18 - 24 lakhs<br />
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<strong><keyword id="881129" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="Ford-Mustang">Ford Mustang</keyword></strong><br />
<br /> One of the most iconic American <keyword id="660753" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="80" keywordseo="Sports-cars">sports cars</keyword> will launch in India. It’s the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Ford+Mustang&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Ford Mustang</a>.<br />
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As a part of the car-maker’s ‘One Ford’ programme, this legend will actually be manufactured with the steering on the right side.<br />
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The India-spec <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Ford+Mustang&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Mustang</a> will be offered with the iconic 5.0-litre V8 engine that produces 400 BHP and 542Nm of torque. The second option could be the 2.3-litre four-cylinder EcoBoost engine that produces 310 BHP and 320Nm of torque.<br />
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<strong>Expected Launch:</strong> April, 2016<br />
<strong>Expected Price:</strong> Rs. 75 - 80 lakhs<br />
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<strong>Audi New A4</strong><br />
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The 2016 <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Audi+A4&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Audi A4</a> will soon be available in India.<br />
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The petrol variants include the 1.8-litre TFSI, and the 3.0-litre TFSI in the S4 while on the diesel front there is the 2.0-litre TDI.<br />
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Indian auto enthusiasts have their fingers crossed for the 3.0-litre TDI Quattro A4.<br />
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<strong>Expected Launch:</strong> October, 2016<br />
<strong>Expected Price:</strong> Rs. 32 - 41 lakhs<br />
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Image credit: Indiatimes<br />

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<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"></div><p></p></div></div></p><p>Mercedes just unveiled its new E-Class Cabriolet that will hit US dealerships later this year.</p><p>The new E-Class is larger and packs more innovative features than its predecessor.</p><p>Scroll down for a closer look:</p>

Mercedes just unveiled its new E-Class Cabriolet - and it's loaded with high-tech features

<p></p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"></div><p></p></div></div><p>Mercedes will debut&#xa0;the second car part of its luxury Maybach line at the <a href="http://laautoshow.com/" target="_blank">Los Angeles Auto Show</a>, which kicks off this week.</p><p>The German automaker released a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MU70lTD-kQ" target="_blank">teaser video</a>&#xa0;on Monday of its new Mercedes-Maybach S 650 Cabriolet, the second&#xa0;car that will come&#xa0;with the Maybach <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/mercedes-maybach-limo-armored-s600-pullman-guard-2016-9" target="_blank">moniker, which was revived</a> this year after a brief hiatus. Mercedes first brought back the name with its&#xa0;S-Class sedan, the Mercedes-Maybach S600, earlier this year.</p><p>Mercedes also showed off its first concept car to carry the Maybach name - the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/vision-mercedes-maybach-6-concept-rival-tesla-2016-8/" target="_blank">Vision&#xa0;Mercedes-Maybach 6</a>&#xa0;- in August. &#xa0;The Cabriolet appears to come in the same stunning red as the 18.5-foot-long Vision concept.</p><p>We can glean from the video that the Cabriolet will be a four-seat, drop top convertible, with only 300 of the cars being made. The name implies that the S650 Cabriolet will offer a bit more punch than the S600 sedan, the latter of which was the name&#xa0;for its 6.0-liter V-12 engine that delivers&#xa0;523 horsepower and 612 pound-feet of torque.</p><p>The Mercedes Cabriolet S650 will make its official debut on Wednesday. Scroll down for some teaser images of the car:</p>

Mercedes just teased its new Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet

<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><p class="source"><span>Mercedes</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p>Mercedes unveiled the second car part of its luxury Maybach line on Tuesday night, and it did not disapoint.</p><p>The German automaker will only make 300 of the drop-top convertible that debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show. It is the second car that will come with the Maybach moniker, which was <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/mercedes-maybach-limo-armored-s600-pullman-guard-2016-9" target="_blank">revived this year</a> after a brief hiatus. Mercedes first brought back the name with its S-Class sedan, the Mercedes-Maybach S600, earlier this year.</p><p>Scroll down for a closer look at the car:</p>

Mercedes' just unveiled its $320,000 Maybach S650 Cabriolet - and it's stunning

Mumbai, Mar 5 () German luxury car major Mercedes-Benz on Thursday announced the expansion of its dealership network in the country with the opening of two new showrooms in Surat, Gujarat.<p> With the addition of the two new sales and service outlets, which have come up at an investment of Rs 8 crore, Mercedes-Benz India now have 99 showrooms across 48 cities in the country, the company said in a release.</p><p> The company is aiming for 100 dealerships by this fiscal.</p><p> Mercedes-Benz, which retained its market leadership in the domestic market for the fifth consecutive year by selling 13,789 units in 2019, offers a range of vehicle models in India.</p><p> "Gujarat is one of the top five markets for Mercedes-Benz and contributes in double-digit to our sales volume. Surat is the second biggest market in Gujarat, and we see immense potential here. The inauguration of 98th and 99th outlet in the country is a manifestation of our successful 'Go to Customer'strategy," Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Martin Schwenk said.</p><p> The addition of the two new sales and service points is a part of the company's strategy to  reach out to the more and more customers in the burgeoning Tier-II and Tier-III markets, as per the release.</p><p> Mercedes-Benz India product portfolio comprises the locally produced Maybach S 560, S, E and C-class, E-class long wheelbase and the GLA, GLC, long wheelbase GLE, G350d SUVs.</p> Besides, its completely built imported cars portfolio includes the V-Class, V-Class Elite, CLS, C-Class Cabriolet, the S 600 Guard and the AMG range.  IAS  RAM MRMR

Mercedes-Benz expands dealer network in Gujarat

<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right"><div><div class="image on-image"><p class="source"><span>Mercedes-AMG</span></p><p class="caption">2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.</p></div><p></p></div></div>Mercedes-Benz is having a very solid year. Even though growth so far this year is flat, the three-pointed star is still setting the pace for the luxury car sales in the US.</p><p>For the month of July, Mercedes-Benz's US operation set a new company record with 28,523 cars sold - an increase of 3.6% over the same period last year.</p><p>As result, Mercedes is leading the way in sales among the group of companies considered to be "tier one" luxury brands. It's a star-studded group which also includes BMW, Lexus, and the new-comer to the group - Audi.</p><p><span>"We are continuing to see strong momentum build into the third quarter, fueled by the recent launch of three of our dream cars," MBUSA president and CEO Dietmar Exler said in a statement. "The S-Class Cabriolet, SL and SLC Roadsters, teamed with strong momentum for the all-new E-Class helped us set a new record for July."</span></p><p><span>What is interesting is that Mercedes is leading the way by selling a ton of cars in a market that craves crossovers and SUVs. </span></p><p><span>So far this year, MBUSA's best selling model is the C-Class with almost 44,000 cars sold, while its third best selling model is the E-Class with nearly 28,000 in sales. That doesn't mean the company's SUVs aren't selling. In fact, they are selling very well. </span></p><p><span><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><p class="source"><span>Hollis Johnson</span></p><p class="caption">Mercedes-Benz GLC.</p></div><p></p></div></div>Mercedes' lineup of SUVs consisting of the GLC, GLE, and GLS are either performing on par with or out selling its rivals from BMW and Audi.</span></p><p><span>Of the "tier one" luxury brands, only Lexus sells more SUVs that Mercedes. After all, the Lexus RX is the king of luxury crossover SUV.</span></p><p><span>Finishing second in the sales race in July is Lexus with 27,890 cars sold - followed by BMW at 25,777 and Audi at 18,364.</span></p><p><span>So far this year, MBUSA has sold 191,300 cars. Here too, Mercedes has a lead over the roughly 179,000 cars Lexus and BMW have each sold. Even though Audi sales are up 3.6% through the first seven months of 2016, the VW Group brand sits in fourth place with 115,298 cars sold.</span></p>    <div class="margin-top">        <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/malcolm-gladwell-revisionist-history-donate-princeton-vassar-bowdoin-tipping-point-outliers-blink-2016-7">MALCOLM GLADWELL: 'Anyone who gives a single dollar to Princeton has completely lost their mind'</a></h3>        <div>            <div>        <div class="ooyala-video-player" data-video-autoplay="false" data-video-id="tlNzV5NDE68LblejgkI-6sByYCuoiDZ7" data-player-variable="ooyalapopvideo" id="ooyalaplayer_popvideo" style="width:1280px;height:720px"></div>        </div>        </div>            </div>

Mercedes is winning the luxury market with an unusual strategy

<br />
As <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=auto+expo+2016">the Auto Expo 2016</a> carried its extravagance into the second day, Business Insider caught up with Mr <keyword id="3074754" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="80" keywordseo="Roland-S-Folger">Roland S Folger</keyword>, the <keyword id="6357420" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="mercedes">Mercedes</keyword> India MD and CEO, in between <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/Top-15-Hottest-Cars-from-Delhi-Auto-Expo-2016/articleshow/50853212.cms">car launches</a> for a chat on the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/Auto-Expo-2016-Watch-out-Bentley-Continental-GT-Speed-Convertible-Mercedes-S-Class-Cabriolet-unveiled-in-India/articleshow/50833644.cms">Mercedes Benz S-Class Cabriolet</a> and GLC Luxury SUV making India debut, the company’s further plans for the Indian market, emission concerns and his version on the odd-even days and the diesel car registration ban in Delhi-NCR region.<br />
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During the chat, Mr Folger spoke of various challenges Mercedes has been facing in India. He also directly attacked <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/Mahindra-riding-SUV-Fever-in-India-showcases-show-stopper-XUV-Aero-Concept-a-Coupe-SUV/articleshow/50845301.cms">Mahindra</a> for twisting figures to fit under the 2-litre norm for sailing through the process of diesel car registration in the national capital.<br />
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We bring you Mr Folger’s conversation with us where he also revealed the company’s emission plans and how it will devise a more sustainable product lineup by 2018 keeping in mind environmental concerns.<br />
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(Image credit: Economic Times)<br />

Exclusive: Mercedes India MD and CEO Roland S Folger says India increasing CO2 emissions by banning diesel cars

<p><strong><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><p class="source"><span>Gooding &amp; Company/Brian Henniker</span></p><p class="caption">A 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet</p></div><p></p></div></div></strong></p><ul><li><strong>The 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance kicked off this week in California at the Pebble Beach Golf Club. </strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.goodingco.com/auction/pebble-beach-2018/">Gooding &amp; Company,</a> the official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, is presenting a particularly impressive fleet of automobiles on Friday, August 24 and Saturday, August 25. </strong></li><li><span><span><strong>Some of the cars in Gooding &amp; Company's fleet include a 1935 Duesenberg SSJ, a 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500, and a 1956 Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing.</strong></span></span></li></ul><p>The 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance kicked off this week in California with antique car enthusiasts and collectors the world over flocking to place bids and see some of the most expensive vehicles on Earth. </p><p><span>Since it began in 1950, the Pebble Beach Concours has been <a href="https://www.pebblebeachconcours.net/events/pebble-beach-concours-elegance.html">the top-ranked</a> car collector competition in the world. It has evolved over time, from its initial focus on collector cars in the 1950s to emphasizing sports racing and eventually preservation techniques in the 1990s. </span></p><p>Those in attendance bid on some of the finest and rarest cars around, coined by Business Insider's <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/classic-cars-auctioned-at-pebble-beach-2014-8">Matthew DeBord</a> as "rolling sculptures," to the tune of many millions of dollars. </p><p>Aside from car aficionados and dealers, the event is primarily of interest to the investor class, who choose to park their money in vintage cars (along with <span>fine art, expensive wine, antiques, and historical artifacts). </span></p><p><span><a href="https://www.goodingco.com/auction/pebble-beach-2018/">Gooding &amp; Company,</a> the official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, is presenting a particularly impressive fleet of automobiles this year. On Friday, August 24 at 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 25 at 11:00 a.m., eighteen Gooding &amp; Company vehicles will grace the auction stage. </span></p><p><span>The public preview of the vehicles began on Wednesday and will last until Saturday, with general admission costing $40 and auction catalogs going for $100. Bidder registration is $200. </span></p><p><span>Here's a preview of the cars that will be sold for auction this weekend by Gooding &amp; Company. </span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>

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