Mercedes Benz B class for sale in Indian luxury auto market soon: 2012 sports tourer launch nears

Soon the new Mercedes Benz B Class will be seen in India, and the sports tourer is expected to be sloted in the Rs.25 lakh price range. Mercedes Benz B Class has seen adulation in international auto markets where the company has sold 70,000 units, and have confirmed bookings in excess of 30,000 units of the new generation compact car that are yet to be delivered.

For the Indian auto market, Mercedes Benz would allot a limited number of the new Mercedes benz B class for sale. The compact vehicles which will make their entry from MB plants situated in Rastatt and Kashkamet in Germany and Hungary, were lasr week showcased at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida. The car will be initially imported into the country but the company hopes that localisation in parts at a latr time will enable them to keep prices at the sub Rs.25 lakh level.

Mercedes Benz B Class will offer the versatility of a purpose vehicle, while offering ride quality of a larger car. It will be seen with an aviation inspired dashboard design, enhanced boot space, seven airbags and accelerator skid control. Though initially only a petrol version is being introduced, the diesel version is not too far away. Entering a new segment will allow MB to compete with the Q3 Audi and BMWX1 here.