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Wednesday, 9 September 2015

Mercedes-Benz India Commences Local Production Of CLA In India

Mercedes-Benz India today announced the local production of its sporty sedan, the CLA in India. The German company also stated that India is the only country outside Europe to produce the CLA.



Eberhard Kern, managing director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India said, "The CLA with its stunning design, technological innovations and multiple segment first attributes, is already a winning product in our portfolio. It has been rapidly acquiring new customers to the brand and replicating its global success in India as well. We are extremely satisfied with our CLA strategy, which has contributed majorly to our New Generation Cars growth and redefined the segment completely. We are confident that the local production will make the CLA even more attractive for the discerning buyers with additional value propositions and increased availability."

CLA’s stunning features include the bonnet embedded in the front end with power domes and the diamond radiator grille. The light modules and LEDs behind the headlamp cover glass create the characteristic "flare effect" for the daytime driving lights and indicators.

The CLA’s 4-cylinder engine boasts of agile performance, segment leading fuel efficiencies and low emissions. The 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine returns 17.9 kmpl and produces 100kW (136 hp)of power and a maximum torque of 300 Nm. The 2 litre petrol engine produces 135 kW(183 hp) of powerand a torque of 300Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in 7.8 seconds with a top speed of 235 kmph.

Mercedes-Benz India also commenced the start of production of the GLA 200 Sport petrol variant along with the CLA. The GLA 200 CDI is already under production from Mercedes-Benz’s new production facility since June 2015. The customers can now avail the locally produced range of the GLA comprising both the petrol and diesel variant.

The CLA model costs from Rs 30.70 lakh for the 200 CDI Style, Rs 32.90 lakh for the petrol 200 Sport and Rs 33.90 laks for the CLA 200 CDI Sport version, all ex-Delhi price.

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