After some delay caused by pandemic induced disruption, Mercedes-Benz India today launched all-new GLA and the AMG GLA 35 4M across the country. Originally planned for launch in April, both the SUVs will be sold through the company’s online store and dealerships as well.
AMG GLA 35 4M is the 13th CKD model, and the third AMG model added to the product portfolio. The company extends local production by adding the AMG GLA 35 4M.
The GLA comes in two petrol and one diesel engine options. The 1.3-litre petrol churns out 161bhp and 250Nm of torque, while the 2.0-litre diesel motor generates 188bhp and 400Nm of torque.
The AMG GLA 35 4M is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine delivering 302bhp and 400Nm of torque.
The introductory price of GLA 200 is INR 42.10 lakh, GLA 220d is INR 43.7 lakh, and GLA 220d 4M is INR 46.7lakh. The company said that GLA prices will be revised upwards by up to INR 1.5 lakh from 1 July, 2021.
The AMG GLA 35 4M is retailed for an all India ex-showroom price of INR 57.3 lakh.
According to the company, the key driver for launching the two vehicles is increasing customer demand. Besides, the company believes that the launch will also help sustain the business continuity and support the economic sustenance of the retail network.
The New GLA and the AMG GLA 35 4M come with an eight-year warranty on engine and transmission and a three-year comprehensive warranty.
Martin Schwenk, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, said, “The health and safety of our people remain our utmost priority, and we are contributing in our own way to support the community around us. At the same time, sustaining the health of the business, supporting our network and the entire ecosystem are essential elements of managing this crisis at an economic level and helping us maintain a positive outlook for the future. We are standing firm with our 2021 strategy without any significant alterations at this point. However, there can be some delays expected in our product introductions due to the market challenges and sentiments.”