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Three new SUVs by Mercedes-Benz

- — RIZAL JOHAN

MERCEDES-BENZ Malaysia has repeated its sports utility vehicle (SUV) offensive early this year with a second simultaneo­us launch of three off-roader models.

The luxurious all-wheel drive models were the GLC 250 4MATIC Coupe, GLS 400 4MATIC and the Mercedes-AMG G 63 priced at RM423,888, RM888,888 and RM 1.18 mil respective­ly.

Prices are on-the-road without insurance inclusive of GST.

“The premium SUV range by Mercedes-Benz once again redefines the standard of the local luxury SUV segment with the additional three variants to out extensive portfolio. Each vehicle offers an exciting option to complement the unique lifestyle of our Malaysian customers.

“Combining ultimate driving comfort, dynamic handling and great agility, our SUVs are here to define a new best in class, break convention­s and provide our customers with the vehicle to make a statement,” said Mercedes-Benz Malaysia vice-president (sales and marketing passenger cars) Mark Raine at the launch held at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre.

The GLC Coupe features an AMG Line exterior with its dynamic bodystylin­g and diamond radiator grille with chrome pins and 20-inch AMG light alloy wheels.

The cabin features Artico leather upholstery with AMG flat-bottomed sports steering wheel, sports pedals and floor mats.

The GLC Coupe is powered by the four-in-line, 2.0-litre petrol engine which produces 211hp and 350Nm of torque and is mated to a 9G-Tronic nine-speed automatic transmissi­on.

The GLS 400 is the flagship seven-seater SUV which boasts ample space and combines luxury with high levels of comfort, agility and safety features.

The GLS 400 has imposing proportion­s and a dramatic exterior coupled with a stylish and generously equipped interior featuring Apple CarPlay connectivi­ty, a Harmon Kardon Logic 7 surround system and comfortabl­e seating for seven adults.

The GLS 400 features a 3.0-litre V6 biturbo petrol engine with direct injection and pushes out 333hp and 480Nm of torque and is mated to the 9G-Tronic nine-speed automatic transmissi­on.

And finally, the G-Class or the AMG G 63 sits on top of the pyramid of Mercedes-Benz’s luxury class cross-country vehicles.

Originally conceived in n 1979, the G-Class has undergone a process of evolution as it was designed primar rily for tough off-road terrain.

Today, the G 63 is still a very capable off-roader and now features state-of fthe-art drive technology with its AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine which out puts 571hp and 760Nm of f torque, mated to the AMG G Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic c automatic transmissi­on.

And even more impressive is that it goes from 0-100kph in just 5 5.44 seconds seconds.

The G-Class features the AMG radiator grille with chrome inserts, prominent bumpers with large air-intakes,air intakes red red-brakebrake calipers and 21-inch AMG forged wheels in matte black.

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Raine standing on the top-of-the-range AMG G 63 SUV.
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