Mercedes Benz launches S 500L and GL 350CDI in India

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Mercedes Benz launches S 500L and GL 350CDI

4 January 2010 No Comment

Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, MD & CEO, Mercedes Benz India Pvt. Ltd. & Mr. Debashish Mitra, Director, Sales & Marketing, Mercedes-Benz India Pvt. Ltd., at the launch of the New S 500L and GL 350CDI

Starting 2010 on a positive note, Mercedes-Benz India launched two category-leading products- the S 500L and the GL 350CDI in India. The S 500L exhibits the new design ideology of the S-Class range and is considered to be the most premium car to be made in India. The GL 350CDI on the other hand carries the tag of being the biggest and the most exclusive SUV on the Indian roads today according to an official release.

Mercedes-Benz S 500L

The S 500L showcases innovative technologies super-efficient fuel systems, ultra modern assistance and protection systems, state-of-the-art multimedia technology coupled with an even more dynamic design.

The modified design of the S-Class reflects the effortless superiority and power of the S-Class Saloon. It is characterised by the more pronounced arrow-shape of the radiator grille, plus a new front bumper with a discreet light-catching contour and a chrome strip below the cooling air intakes. The headlamps have bi xenon technology as standard.

Mercedes-Benz has equipped The S 500L with the new Splitview technology for the COMAND control and display system centrally located in the centre console. Other new features include a SD memory card slot, Bluetooth interface, which wirelessly connects a mobile phone to the standard onboard hands-free system, a USB interface and media interface in the glove compartment for mobile audio devices like an iPod and USB stick also with AUX input. An even more dynamic look is ensured by the LED Light package with its striking LED arrays while the drowsiness detection system, Attention Assist continuously monitors more than 70 different parameters.

While launching the new Mercedes-Benz S 500L, Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, Managing Director & CEO of Mercedes-Benz India Limited said, “Outstanding comfort, innovative technology and comprehensive safety have been characteristic traits of this luxury salon; they all began life in the S-Class before finding their way into many other models and vehicle categories and therefore into people’s minds.”

“The S 500L is the flagship product of this lineage,” he added.

Mercedes Benz GL 350CDI

The new GL 350CDI is a seven-seater that offers excellent handling both on and off-road and pampers occupants with its extremely spacious accommodation and the comfort of a luxury saloon.

The GL 350 CDI accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds, reaches a top speed of 210 km/h and consumes a mere 9.7 l per 100 km.

With PRE-SAFE preventive occupant protection system, a world first in this market segment, Mercedes-Benz has raised safety to an even higher level. PRE-SAFE utilises the sensors in the dynamic handling control systems and optimises the protective function of the passive safety components in potential accident situations. A fixed panoramic sunroof over the third-row seats, which is equipped with a sunblind, provides additional comfort and enhances the sense of spaciousness. Crash-responsive head restraints for driver and front passenger which support the head sooner in a rear-end impact, thus reducing the risk of injury. Two individual third-row seats offer plenty of room in all directions which can also be folded at the press of a button to create a flat loading surface.

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