With enhanced driving experience than the outgoing AMG GLE 43 in India, the new car comes with a 3-litre, 6-cylinder in-line engine that comes factory-equipped with a twin-scroll turbocharging and F1 inspired 48V EQ boost that achieves a 435-hp power output and an additional 22-hp on-demand. The torque output of 520 Nm can also be stretched by another 250 Nm of electric output enabling an acceleration of 0-100 kmph in 5.3 seconds.

Calculated Variable Energy Distribution

The new all-wheel-drive technology calculates the optimum torque distribution depending on the driving conditions and driver’s requirements. Hence, the car can provide a traction-oriented all-wheel-drive system as well as a rear-wheel-drive experience. The nine-speed automatic transmission system is capable of short shift times and a double-declutching function when downshifting.

The ‘AMG Ride Control+’ adaptive performance suspension system, as the name implies, provides optimum conditions while adopting a sporty driving style both on and off the road. A special ‘Airmatic’ package combines the benefits of a modern air suspension system with adaptive damping system called ‘ADS+.’ The system also supports automatic level control depending on vehicle speed, drive programme and load. 

The on-board adaptive electronic stability programme analyses the readings of the steering angle sensor, the wheel speed sensors, the lateral acceleration and the yaw rate sensor to generate direction stabilising brake forces. The AMG Dynamics further enhance the driving dynamics with seven drive programmes. The AMG two-pipe performance exhaust system further enhances the overall driving experience.

Built For The Millennials

Mercedes Benz India has revealed that the new AMG GLE 53 Coupe is the first AMG to get MBUX in India. The SUV comes with an intuitive multimedia touch display system. The system responds to multi-finger gestures, hand movements and even handwriting inputs. The ‘Linguatronic’ voice control system awakens to ‘Hey Mercedes’ and processes some of the most complex indirect commands from the driver and passengers. The SUV comes with Burmester surround sound system and supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for integration with smartphones.

Mercedes Me package allows the vehicle with a connection to the internet through two mobile antennas and an LTE-compatible SIM card. The AMG GLE 53 Coupe gives the user the ability to locate the vehicle and get its geo-coordinates through GPS while also monitoring the speed of the car. This system also triggers an emergency call automatically in the event of an accident. Other features include the remote engine start, remote retrieval of vehicle status, wireless mobile charging and other similar features.

The seats for the new SUV features seat kinematics, 4-way lumbar support, electrical adjustability and a memory feature that stores the position of the seat, the steering column and the exterior mirrors.

The car also comes with a highly efficient windscreen wiper called ‘Magic vision control’, adaptive multibeam LED that avoids dazzling the vehicles in the front or oncoming traffic (also seen in the rear lights), a 360-degree camera that provides a virtual bird’s eye view and radar sensors in the rear for removing any critical blindspots and radar sensors in the front that aid in active brake assist. The vehicle comes with nine airbags. (MT)

Mumbai-based automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra has announced its wholesales for April 2025 at 84,170 vehicles, a growth of 19 percent, including exports.

The auto major sold a total of 52,330 SUVs in the domestic market, which was 28 percent higher than 41,008 SUVs sold for the same period last year. Commercial vehicle sales in the domestic market came at 22,989 units, which was 4 percent YoY. 

Veejay Nakra, President, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “Building on the strong momentum of last year's performance, we began the year on a strong note in April by achieving SUV sales of 52,330 units, a growth of 28 percent and total vehicle sales of 84,170 units, a 19 percent growth over the same month last year. These numbers indicate the strength of our portfolio and customer offerings.”

JSW MG Motor India, a leading passenger vehicles manufacturer, has announced its wholesales for April 2025.

The company reported sales of 5,829 units, which was 23 percent higher over April 2024, when it sold 4,725 vehicles.

Interestingly, the automaker's popular offering, the Windsor EV, has continued to be the top-selling electric passenger vehicle for the seventh month in a row.

JSW MG Motor India's Windsor EV has now gone home to over 20,000 customers.

Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest carmaker, has reported its wholesales of 179,791 units in April 2025, marking a 7 percent increase compared to 168,089 units sold in April 2024. The growth was primarily propelled by strong performance in utility vehicles and a sharp rise in export volumes.

Domestic sales, including passenger and light commercial vehicles, remained flat with 142,053 units, as compared to 140,448 units in April 2024. Within this, light commercial vehicles (LCVs) like the Super Carry saw a significant jump of 34.2 percent, with sales rising to 3,349 units from 2,496 units last year.

In the passenger vehicle segment, SUVs such as the Brezza, Ertiga, Grand Vitara and others recorded a 4.4 percent increase, selling 59,022 units compared to 56,553 in the previous year. However, sales for Eeco declined by 5.2 percent, while the mini segment (Alto, S-Presso) saw a sharp 45 percent drop, falling to 6,332 units from 11,519 units. The compact segment, which includes high-volume models like the Baleno and Swift, grew by 8.1 percent, reaching 61,591 units.

Sales to Toyota Kirloskar Motor rose sharply by 79.2 percent, from 5,481 units to 9,827 units, indicating a growing demand for cross-badged products.

The standout performer was the export segment, which surged 26 percent to 27,911 units from 22,160 units in April 2024. This strong export growth helped bolster the company’s overall numbers despite weaknesses in domestic sub-segments.

While some product lines such as the mid-size sedan Ciaz (-63 percent) continue to struggle.

Tata Motors reported total wholesales of 72,753 units for April 2025, reflecting a 6 percent year-on-year decline from 77,521 units in April 2024.

The passenger vehicle (PV) segment, including electric vehicles, accounted for 45,532 units, down 5 percent from 47,983 units in the same month last year. Within this, domestic PV sales dropped 6 percent to 45,199 units, while international business (IB) sales rose significantly to 333 units, up from 100 units. Electric vehicle sales (domestic + IB) declined 16 percent year-on-year to 5,318 units.

Commercial vehicle (CV) sales stood at 27,221 units, marking an 8 percent YoY drop from 29,538 units in April 2024. Domestic CV sales contracted 10 percent to 25,764 units, while CV exports (IB) grew 43 percent to 1,457 units. Key sub-segments like Small Commercial Vehicles (SCV) and pickups saw a steep 23 percent decline.

Despite growth in certain categories like ILMCV trucks and passenger carriers, overall sales momentum was tempered across both PV and CV segments.