Mercedes Benz India kicks off CKD ops of GL-Class

Mercedes-Benz India has announced it has begun the production of the second generation GL-Class full-size luxury SUV in the country. The roll-out of the all new second generation GL-Class from Mercedes-Benz India’s world-class plant in Chakan near Pune, reiterates Mercedes-Benz’s aggressive product portfolio for the Indian market and also underlines the company’s long-term strategy and commitment. The new GL-Class was rolled-out from the assembly line by Eberhard Kern, Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India and Piyush Arora, Director- Technical, Mercedes-Benz India. The GL 350 CDI will be available at Rs. 72.58 lakh, ex-showroom Pune. The new GL is fitted with a 2987cc V6 diesel engine produces 619 Nm of torque @ 1600-2400 and a power of 190 kW/258 hp @ 3600rpm. The engine is mated to a 7G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission offers high level of responsiveness wherein the car can reach 0-100km/h in 7.9 seconds, with the top speed at 220 km/h.