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After Maruti, now Mercedes-Benz India to increase prices on all models
Mumbai: Now after Maruti, luxury automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz India on Thursday announced a price rise by up to 4 per cent across models.
According to the company, the revised prices (ex-showroom) will be applicable from September 1, 2018 due to geo-political dynamics, coupled with a rise in input costs and an unfavourable forex rate.
Mercedes following footsteps of Maruti going to increase prices on all cars:
The company said in a statement, “While the INR has depreciated by more than 5 percent against the euro in last 8 months, the repo rate has gone up by 0.5 per cent in last couple of months.”
“The combination of all these factors led Mercedes-Benz India to upwardly revise the prices of its entire model range and also the retail finance rates.”
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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here
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The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –
– Smart panoramic sunroof
– 16-inch black alloy wheels
– Smartphone wireless charger
– Rear Disc Brakes
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
– Hill start assist control (HAC)
– Paddle shifters
– Metal pedals
– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs
– Power window auto up/down
Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.