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Luxury car Mercedes-Maybach S-Class to be launched in India in March 2022
Mercedes-Benz India has outlined its plans for 2022. The carmaker plans to introduce 10 new models across the Mercedes-Maybach, AMG, and EQ sub-brands. The first model to be launched under the eminent Maybach badge will be the S-Class Maybach. After garnering positive responses for the recently launched GLS 600, Mercedes-Benz will induct the Maybach S-Class as soon as March 2022.
The Maybach S-Class made its global debut in November 2020. Over and above the already opulent S-Class, the Maybach iteration will be longer, bigger, and will bring in more grandeur for the Indian buyers. The front will be dominated by the signature Maybach grille with thin vertical chrome slats, LED headlamps, and wider air inlets. The highlight, however, will be the two-tone paint job that will be split by the hand-finished diving line.
Talking about the cabin, the Maybach is expected to exude luxury throughout the cabin. The four-door luxury sedan will be equipped with as many as five screens, 18 airbags, an automatic seatbelt extender, heated head-cushions, four USB quick-charging ports, a Burmester sound system, and an adaptive roof light. The onboard driver assistance systems will include active distance assist, rear-axle steering, lane keep and change assist, steering assist, and blind-spot assist among others.
It’s still unclear which powertrains will be chosen for the Indian-bound model. However, overseas, the Maybach S-Class is available in two versions – S580 and S680. While the S560 is propelled by a 4.0-litre V8 churning out 469bhp and 700Nm torque, the S650 is plonked with the mighty V12 turbo-petrol that puts out 603bhp and 900Nm of peak torque.
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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here
Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.
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.