Mercedes-Benz India’s Chakan facility in Pune has produced the first unit of the new-generation C-Class. On May 10, 2022, the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class will make its debut in India.
Mercedes-Benz India, India’s leading luxury manufacturer, announced today that production of the new-generation C-Class has begun at its Chakan plant in Pune, Maharashtra. The first unit has also been released by the corporation. On May 10, 2022, the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class will make its debut in India. Existing Mercedes-Benz customers can place pre-orders for the vehicle until April 30, 2022.
Other potential customers would be able to reserve the new C-Class starting May 1, 2022, at a fee of Rs 50,000. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class, also known as the “Baby S-Class,” is a popular sedan in India. It was originally launched to the Indian market in 2001, and over 37,000 C-Class vehicles have been sold in the nation to date.
The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class had its global debut in February of last year, and it is billed as the most technologically advanced C-Class ever. Over its predecessor, it receives a slew of cosmetic improvements, mechanical tweaks, and high-tech features. The C 200, C 220 d, and C 300 d variants of this premium sedan will be available in India. Furthermore, it will be the company’s second 2022 launch, following the Maybach S-Class.
The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class will be available with a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine with 204 horsepower (C 200), a 200-hp 2.0-litre diesel engine (C 220 d), and a more powerful 265-hp C 300 d. All of the engines will be mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission, as well as Mercedes’ 48-volt EQ Boost mild-hybrid system. It will compete with the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Volvo S60 when it arrives.
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