Delhi and NCR is the place where most of the luxury cars can be seen in entire India. Being a diesel loving country the customers based in Delhi and NCR also love to buy diesel based luxury cars. And one more thing is, when it is about cars, we Indians love the SUVs. Now coming to our topic today the luxury SUVs in India has taken a toll recently.

The Delhi government imposed a ban on the 2000 cc and above diesel engine capacitated cars in the national capital region. Due to the large diesel engine no cars carrying 2000 cc and above diesel engines are allowed for registration in Delhi and NCR. Therefore the luxury auto manufacturers present in India has suffered a major sales decline, as this region itself comes with a large customer base for these companies. Three German luxury automaker – Audi, BMW and Mercedes Benz are at the forefront of the affected automakers due to the ban in the region. Among these three auto manufacturers, Mercedes Benz has suffered the biggest blow, as the company is the best sold brand in the region, and a large number of their cars are capacitated with 2000 cc or larger diesel engines.

Here, we will take a close look at the luxury SUVs which have been affected by the diesel ban in Delhi and NCR.

No matter what, Mercedes Benz is undeniably the most luxurious car brand among all the auto makers around the globe for longest time in business. Indian customers too have loved this brand since its introduction in the country. Now as the 2016 New Delhi Auto Expo is knocking at our doors, several global and Indian origin auto manufacturers are gearing up to showcase their amazing product line up at the prestigious event. Luxury car makers are always at the centre of attraction at any automobile event in any corners of the globe. This time too, we will keep a keen eye on the luxury brands like Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Volvo etc.

We have already discussed about the Audi and BMW probable launches at the upcoming event. Now it’s time for another German giant Mercedes Benz. Although it’s not India’s best selling or most popular luxury car brand, but it’s undeniably one of the most talked brand, and there’s no shame assuming that Indian people have a few words of appraisal for this three star brand. Mercedes Benz has been competing against the luxury automakers like Audi, BMW in the country. Auto Expo is their best bet to grab the eyeballs. At the 2014 edition of the event they showcased models like CLA, GLA. After two years, they are again set to surprise us with their range of stunning machines.

Now, as the 2016 edition of the prestigious biennial event is at our doorstep, we take the chance to bring you a brief list of the probable Mercedes Benz launches at the 2016 New Delhi Auto Expo.

The new facelifted version of the Mercedes-Benz GL has been spotted testing with little camouflage. The company’s new nomenclature has given the SUV a new name. It is now called the GLS which shows that it is a SUV version of the luxurious S-Class.

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS will get a revised grille, revised front and rear bumpers and new headlamps and tail lamps. On the inside, it is expected to get a redesigned dash, new materials and an updated infotainment system. The engine line-up for the new SUV is expected to remain the same. For the Indian market, Mercedes-Benz will continue to offer the current engines. The variants will be called the GLS 350 CDI and the GLS 63 AMG.

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS is expected to be unveiled either by the end of this year or early next year. There are also rumours that the German company is working on a Mercedes-Maybach version of the SUV for those who want a more luxurious vehicle which is expected to compete against the upcoming Bentley SUV, the Bentayga.

Mercedes Benz launched the new GL class in India recently, it is one of the finest and huge SUV’s that you will find on the Indian roads today. Previously Mercedes Benz also brought their flagship sedan the E class in India which also is available with the AMG trim and now Indian buyers has the option of getting their hands on two proper SUV’s including the powerful GL class and the M class.

Now many of you might be thinking that Mercedes Benz SUV’s are more of a fancy vehicles rather than hardcore offroading ones but that is not the case with the new GL Class. This SUV provides not only a luxurious interiors but also is a tough off roader and lastly it also has an appealing exterior.

The new GL class is powered by a 2987cc engine which generates about 258 hp of maximum power at 3600 rpm which is more powerful than its predecessor and 619 Nm of maximum torque at 1600-2400 rpm. The engine has been mated with a 7G-TRONIC Plus transmission, to give you an idea of exactly how much powerful this new GL class is, here is a figure the new GL class it reaches 0-100km in just 7.9 seconds which is unbelievable for a 2 tone SUV and has a top speed of about 220 km/hr. There are many new features which also has been added in its interiors to make it a proper luxurious SUV lets find out all the details of this amazing machine.

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Mercedes-Benz India added a new AMG version to India line up today. The car maker has launched the AMG-spec GL-Class SUV in India today.

The GL 63 AMG will join the likes of the E 63 AMG and the SLK 55 AMG roadster which were introduced earlier this year. Based on the GL-Class, the GL 63 AMG uses the same 5.5-liter, twin-turbocharged 5561 cc, V-8 which delivers 557 bhp of peak power and 760 Nm of torque between 2,000-5,000 rpm to all its wheels.
A 7-speed 7G-Tronic AMG automatic gearbox is fitted to the behemoth SUV which allows it to accelerate to 100 kph in just 4.9 seconds. Top speed is limited 250 kph.

The GL 63 AMG keeps true to its premium luxury off-roader pedigree with adaptive air suspension setup that comes standard. The AMG ride control package makes use of self-leveling shocks and active anti roll bars.

The SUV will be imported into the country as a CBU unit which would attract substantial import taxes. The GL 63 AMG has been priced at INR 1.66 crores (ex-Showroom, Mumbai).

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Pictures have come out of the 2013Mercedes GL-class ahead of the New York Auto Show. While the eventual updates would be only known at the unveiling, it’s clear that the GL will have a new face and some new tech goodies. The GL entered into production in 2006 and debuted at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. The SUV was designed for the American market to compete against the Audi Q7. After its success in the US the 7 seater was sold elsewhere and it debuted in India in 2010. On sale in India is the first generation GL and prices for the SUV start from Rs73,43,013 to Rs81,38,944 ex-showroom New Delhi.

Mercedes has launched the new GL-Grand Edition with a starting price of 60.6lakhs ex showroom New Delhi. The facelift GL is available in India with two trim variants, The Executive costs Rs 60.6 lakhs and Luxury Rs 65.5 lakhs. The new model is a facelifted version of the GL SUV and receives a new nose with a redesigned radiator grille and a bigger Mercedes logo. The front bumper has also been redesigned and now features a more aerodynamic shape.

The Mercedes GL is another example of platform sharing and the SUV is based on the Mercedes R-Class, which in turn is based on the Mercedes ML. While the R-Class is a crossover aiming to deliver versatility and utility, the ML is a SUV. The Mercedes GL was launched in India in 2010 and was primarily made to cater to North American tastes, its large size being a case in point. The seven seater hasn’t been as big a success in India as the Audi Q7 and its steep price and lack of cheaper and smaller engine options is hurting the sales as both theAudi Q7 and the BMW X5 are cheaper than the GL. Prices for the GL start from Rs73,43,013 and the more expensive GL500 is for Rs81,38,944 ex-showroom New Delhi.