Mercedes-Benz GLS 400 petrol launched at Rs. 82.90 lakh

Mercedes-Benz has launched the GLS 400 4MATIC petrol in India at a price of Rs. 82.90 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). This is second variant of the 7-seater SUV to be launched in the country. The company had launched the GLS 350d 4MATIC in May 2016.

The GLS 400 4MATIC is powered by a 2,996cc, V6 petrol engine that develops 329 BHP @ 5,250-6,000 rpm and 480 Nm of torque @ 1,600-4,000 rpm. The engine is mated to a 9G-TRONIC 9-Speed automatic transmission and a permanent all-wheel drive system.

The GLS 400 4MATIC is available in two colours - Polar White and Obsidian Black. It is equipped with features such as a panoramic sunroof, full LED headlamps with intelligent light system, adaptive highbeam assist plus, cruise control, Harman Kardon Logic 7 surround sound system with 14 speakers, COMAND Online with an 8-inch display and touchpad, Apple CarPlay and dynamic select handling control system that changes parameters such as the characteristics of engine, transmission, steering and suspension according to the five different driving modes that can be selected (comfort, sport, slippery, individual and off-road).

Safety features include the Pre-Safe system, brake assist, electronic all-wheel drive traction system, ESP with curve dynamic assist, adaptive two-stage airbags for driver and front passenger, side bags for driver, front passenger and the middle row seats (combined thorax/pelvis bags) and window bags across all three seat rows. The GLS is fitted with three-point safety belts on all seven seats.

The GLS 400 is the eighth car to be launched this year by the company in India. While it is being offered as a CBU at present, local production is expected to commence by end of the year.