Mercedes-Benz today unveiled the 2010 M-Class in two variants for India - the Sports and Luxury edition loaded with features that can get your eyes hooked.
“The M-Class has been a popular model series in India. The “Sports Edition†and the “Luxury edition†are very aggressively priced considering the loadings and features of this marque. We are confident that customers who expect highest standards from their vehicles will find the M-Class a vehicle that exceeds their expectations- both on and off the road,†said Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, managing director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India during the launch.
The M-Class (Luxury & Sports) SUV is equipped with seven airbags, belt tensioners, belt-force limiters and crash-responsive NECK-PRO head restraints. The M-Class is the first vehicle in its market segment to be fitted with the anticipatory occupant protection system PRE-SAFE. The system makes use of the valuable seconds which elapse between a critical situation being identified and a possible impact ensuing, to instigate protective measures.
The 2010 M-Class takes the permanent four-wheel drive and 4ETS traction systems to the next level by incorporating additional functions such as Downhill Speed Regulation, Acceleration skid control (ASR) and the off-road ABS system. The AIRMATIC air suspension significantly improves ride comfort, while the Adaptive Damping System (ADS), adjusts shock absorber response to suit driving situations. The double-wishbone front suspension makes a significant contribution to reduced road roar and tyre vibration, ensuring impressive driving dynamics with its raised aluminium wishbones. The rear axle has a four-link suspension system. Standard-fitted 19†light-alloy wheels emphasise the sporting pedigree of the new M-Class.
The design too is impressive with lighting units (front with bi-xenon headlamps), expressive front bumpers with prominent horizontal lines with fog lamps, and appealing 19 inch alloy wheels add to the engagement with the M-Class. The radiator grille sub-divided by three black louvres with chrome trim, the rear tail lights with LED technology and the rear tailgate with its discreet spoiler edge and a panoramic rear windscreen add to the allure of the vehicle. The M-Class additionally includes features like PARKTRONIC, Electric Sliding sunroof, Front Memory seats, Media interface & Audio system with 6-CD changer, mini-spare wheel.
In the Sports edition comes the sports instrument cluster, sports pedal system made of brushed stainless steel with rubber studs, Alcantra/ARTICO man made leather upholstery with contrasting topstitching, electrically adjustable front sports seats while on the exteriors there is a 19 inch 5 twin spoke light alloy wheels, rectangular tailpipes with chrome trim, aluminum-look roof rails, chromed waistline trim strip, load sill guard on the rear bumper in chrome and simulated front underguard in stainless steel.
The luxury edition includes a wood/leather multifunction steering wheel, thermotronic 3-zone automatic climate control, harmankardon Logic 7 surround sound system, anti-theft protection package & leather seats.
The Sport Edition of the M-Class is priced at Rs. 55 Lakhs while the Luxury Edition is priced at Rs. 60.9 lakhs Ex-showroom Delhi.
