Mercedes Benz India begins local assembly of CLA, GLA

[Chanakya's_Chant]

Mercedes Benz India begins local assembly of CLA, GLA​

Mercedes Benz India will pass on the benefits of localization -- ranging from Rs 1 lakh to 2 lakh -- to the end customer both for the CLA and GLA.​

CHENNAI: Mercedes Benz India has announced the local assembly of two of its best-selling models - the CLA and GLA - and the Indian consumer will benefit from the decision with both models becoming substantially cheaper as a result.

According to a company statement, Mercedes Benz India will pass on the benefits of localization -- ranging from Rs 1 lakh to 2 lakh -- to the end customer both for the CLA and GLA.

The locally produced CLA 200 CDI Style is priced at Rs 30.70 lakh while the petrol CLA 200 Sport is priced at Rs 32.90 lakh. The CLA 200 CDI Sport is priced at Rs 33.90 lakh. The locally produced petrol GLA 200 Sport is priced at Rs 33.90 lakh (all prices are ex-showroom Delhi).

Mercedes-Benz India on Wednesday kicked off the production of the CLA at its Chakan plant in the outskirts of Pune. The CLA is the seventh locally assembled product from the Mercedes-Benz's portfolio.

"The local production of the CLA will help address the wait list of the products across various markets in India. It will also help cater to any exceptional demand due to the onset of the festival season," the company said in a statement.

According to the statement, India is the only country outside Europe to commence local production of the CLA. Mercedes-Benz is locally producing both the petrol and diesel variants of the CLA at the same time to address demand. The company is also starting the local production of the GLA 200 Sport (petrol version) to address the demand situation.​

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Eberhard Kern, MD & 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."

Source:- Mercedes-Benz India begins local assembly of CLA, GLA - The Times of India
@levina

 

[Levina]

Source:- Mercedes-Benz India begins local assembly of CLA, GLA - The Times of India
@levina

Ah!
so you remember its my fav car?
I also like beetle and mini cooper....my type!!
Lol

The locally produced petrol GLA 200 Sport is priced at Rs 33.90 lakh (all prices are ex-showroom Delhi).

Sans the tax it will Rs 27 lakhs in UAE.
But am glad Mercedes is launching this car in India, which shows the increasing demand for this German car.

 

[xyxmt]

Ah!
so you remember its my fav car?
I also like beetle and mini cooper....my type!!
Lol

Trust me I will get this car sans the tax, at about Rs 27 lakhs.
But am glad Mercedes is launching this car in India, which shows the increasing demand for this German car.

its not what you like, but what you can afford

 

[Levina]

its not what you like, but what you can afford

You're right.
I can't afford it....But my hubby can ...and he (for obvious reasons) doesn't like tiny cars.

 

[xyxmt]

You're right.
I can't afford it....But my hubby can ...and he (for obvious reasons) doesn't like tiny cars.

GLA and CLA are tiny?
what is he a 7.5 feet monster?

 

[Josef K]

I can't afford it....But my hubby can

I seriously think you should talk to my wife about this philosophy of "division of affordability"

 

[IndoCarib]

GLA and CLA are tiny?
what is he a 7.5 feet monster?

CLA and GLA are indeed tiny. I have a CLA back home in Mlore. C class and S class are massive

 

[Immanuel]

My wife, drives the CLA, beautiful car, fast sporty little thing, I drive an S class

 

[Levina]

GLA and CLA are tiny?
what is he a 7.5 feet monster?

Lol
Did you read my complete post??
I also said this....

I also like beetle and mini cooper....my type!!
Lol

I was talking about Mini Cooper and beetle.
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I seriously think you should talk to my wife about this philosophy of "division of affordability"

I've been like this forever now, and he knows it. What works for us might not work for you. So let your wife be what she is.

 

[Chanakya's_Chant]

Ah!
so you remember its my fav car?
I also like beetle and mini cooper....my type!!
Lol

Sans the tax it will Rs 27 lakhs in UAE.
But am glad Mercedes is launching this car in India, which shows the increasing demand for this German car.

India is the only country outside Europe to commence local production of Mercedes-Benz CLA.

Mercedes Benz India will pass on the benefits of localization -- ranging from Rs 1 lakh to 2 lakh -- to the end customer both for the CLA and GLA.
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Mercedes-Benz rolls out India-made CLA sedan - The Hindu

 

[somebozo]

Mercedes Benz India will pass on the benefits of localization -- ranging from Rs 1 lakh to 2 lakh

Wtf?? Is that for real??? Mercedes will not make it in India for such a small price difference...bunch of rubbish!

 

[IndoUS]

Mercedes Benz India will pass on the benefits of localization -- ranging from Rs 1 lakh to 2 lakh

Wtf?? Is that for real??? Mercedes will not make it in India for such a small price difference...bunch of rubbish!

Mate that's just cost saving on local production compared to oversee assembly. They will be saving 1 to 2 lakhs per car.

 

[Chanakya's_Chant]

Mate that's just cost saving on local production compared to oversee assembly. They will be saving 1 to 2 lakhs per car.

The benefits of manufacturing ultra-luxurious cars locally is even more - saves around 10 to 30 lakh per unit!

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Prices of luxury cars like Jaguar, BMW, Mercedes drop by Rs 10-30 lakh due to local assembly & cost savings - The Economic Times

 

[macnurv]

Ah!
so you remember its my fav car?
I also like beetle and mini cooper....my type!!
Lol

Sans the tax it will Rs 27 lakhs in UAE.
But am glad Mercedes is launching this car in India, which shows the increasing demand for this German car.

Beetle and Mini are a completely different types of cars when compared to CLA. By the way I am actively looking for a 1.3 1980 Mini with a good engine but messed up body so I can make one from ground up, so far little luck.

You're right.
I can't afford it....But my hubby can ...and he (for obvious reasons) doesn't like tiny cars.

And he is right as well, spending that much money at a CLA won't make sense, besides that CLA was suppose to be an "affordable" merc being advertised for youngsters. My believe is Mercedes is an old mans car and driven by conservatives, CLA was a worthy attempt at trying to break that stereotype.

GLA and CLA are tiny?
what is he a 7.5 feet monster?

Compared to E and S class yes it is pretty tiny, I am not a big fan of the interior as well.

My wife, drives the CLA, beautiful car, fast sporty little thing, I drive an S class

You're the first person who own an S class and dont have a chauffeur , my hats off to you.

Mercedes Benz India will pass on the benefits of localization -- ranging from Rs 1 lakh to 2 lakh

Wtf?? Is that for real??? Mercedes will not make it in India for such a small price difference...bunch of rubbish!

Exactly. The CLA was supposed to be an affordable Mercedes, but the price range makes it hardly as being one. If given a choice, I would still prefer a C class over CLA but that is my preference. I was interested in an A 45 AMG, because it was one sexy hatchback but after driving it, I changed my mind.

 

[tore]

So cheap in India, in Europe the same cars are many times more expensive.