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The Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupé will be the first AMG model to roll off the Chakan assembly line.
Mercedes-Benz India announced today that it will soon begin local manufacturing of AMG models in India. AMG, which is the performance sub-brand of Mercedes-Benz, currently offers a broad portfolio of performance limousines, performance SUVs, SUV coupes and sports cars. As of now, all of them come to India as a fully built unit or CBU models. The company will launch local assembly of its performance-spec models with the AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupé, launching in India next month.
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The Made in India Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe is scheduled to be launched in India in November 2020
Commenting on this announcement, Martin Schwenk, Managing Director and CEO of Mercedes-Benz India said: “The decision to produce AMG locally in India underlines Mercedes-Benz’s clear roadmap for the Indian market and our long-term commitment to our Indian customers. We want AMG to be more accessible to potential customers and play a bigger role in our overall portfolio that we offer in India. This decision is an important milestone to further strengthen our AMG ambitions in India. “
Now India had the AMG GLC 43 Coupe until a couple of years ago, and the older model came with a 3-liter, 362 bhp V6 that was tuned by AMG to develop 520 Nm of torque. However, when Mercedes introduced the refreshed version in 2019, we never got it, and the delay may be due to the company planning local production of the SUV. The older pre-facelift BS4 model was priced in India at around ₹ 75 lakh (before showroom), and given current GST rates, the updated BS6 version of the SUV is claimed to be priced close to ₹ 1 crore mark. However, the fully knocked down (CKD) version of the Coupe SUV is likely to be priced at around ₹ 80 lakh (ex-showroom).
The BS4 compliant pre-facelift Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe was priced in India at around ₹ 75 lakh
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As for the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupé, it will come with the latest version of the MBUX infotainment system, with AMG-specific functions and displays, featuring an innovative control concept. The SUV coupe is likely to be powered by a 3.0-liter V6 biturbo engine tuned to generate about 385 hp and 520 Nm of peak torque. It can sprint from 0-100 km / h in 4.9 seconds, before reaching the electronically limited top speed of 250 km / h.
Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe will come with the latest version of the MBUX infotainment system
Speaking about the car, he said: “The AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupé is an important model in our portfolio that has the distinction of being one of the best-selling AMG models in India.” He also added: “The addition of the stylish AMG GLC 43 Coupé will further consolidate our strong position in the high-performance SUV segment. We are confident that the launch of the locally produced AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupé will bring value and aspirations to our customers. .and help the dynamic SUV Coupé maintain its top preference among AMG’s most discerning customers. “
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In 2019, the AMG brand experienced 54% YoY (YoY) growth, with Mercedes-Benz India claiming that ‘Made in India AMG’ will help consolidate the number one position in the performance segment. AMG’s current portfolio in India comprises the 43, 53, 63 and GT series of performance vehicles in different body shapes. Very recently, we witnessed the launch of the first model of the 53 series with the AMG GLE 53 Coupé. Mercedes-Benz India currently manufactures 10 CKD models in all segments.
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