New Delhi:
Upcoming Mercedes Cars in India 2025: Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India is planning to introduce at least eight new models in 2025, as the company performed well in the domestic market last year with sales of 19,565 units. The company had recorded the highest sales ever. The increase in sales was seen due to increasing demand for high-end cars in the fast-growing economy.
According to Santosh Iyer, MD, Mercedes-Benz India, the roadmap for 2025 is clear and the company will “focus on the product portfolio and increase luxury touch points across India”.
Plan to invest Rs 450 crore in India in next 3 years
The German automobile maker plans to invest Rs 450 crore in India over the next three years and is targeting to launch 20 new touch-points by the end of this year.Mercedes-Benz India will -It is also planning to launch the awaited model ‘AMG GLE 53 Coupe’.
Last year, the automaker reported 12.4 percent year-on-year growth and all four quarters were “really strong”.
EV share in overall car portfolio exceeds 6%
Meanwhile, the share of EVs in Mercedes-Benz India’s overall car portfolio crossed 6 per cent last year, marking a 94 per cent year-on-year increase in penetration.
New ‘AMG C 63 S E Performance’ model launched last year
Last year in 2024, the automaker launched its new ‘AMG C 63 SE Performance’ model equipped with F1 hybrid technology, which is priced at Rs 1.95 crore. The company aims to increase sales of its high-end vehicles, which are priced above Rs 1.5 crore.
The growth in luxury car sales also reflects the rising income of the upper middle class, as the Indian economy is emerging as the fastest growing economy in the world. This is also reflected in the higher number of income tax payers in the income bracket of more than Rs 1 crore.