Mercedes-Benz launches G class SUV in India

Mumbai, Feb 14 (PTI) German luxury car-maker,Mercedes-Benz, today rolled-out its G class sports utilityvehicle (SUV), G 55 AMG in the domestic market at a price tagof Rs 1.10-crore (ex-showroom Mumbai).

The company said that 20 bookings have already been madeby Indian customers, with the first vehicle expected to bedelivered to the domestic buyer by this month-end.

"Globally, we have sold around 2-lakh units of theG-class till date. At an aggressive price point of Rs1.10-crore, the iconic G-Class has received significantinterest from customers who want the highest capabilities fromtheir luxury SUVs," Mercedes-Benz India''s Director Sales andMarketing, Debashis Mitra, told reporters here today.

Dubbed as the fastest SUV in India, G 55 AMG sports thelargest engine and can reach 0-100 kph in just 5.5 seconds.