ICOTY 2025 premium car contenders announced: BMW 5 Series,
The 2025 Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) awards ceremony will be held in January next year, where a jury of automotive journalists will select the most prestigious Indian Car of the Year - also known as the 'Oscars' of the Indian automotive industry - — as well as two other winners in their respective categories. The competition is contested by 20 judges from renowned publications, including ICOTY Chairman Dhruv Behl and ICOTY Secretary Ishan Raghava, with the finalists vying for the coveted title in a final countdown expected in less than a month. In the 20th ICOTY Awards, 17 sedans and SUVs competed for the top spot, with 8 high-end sedans vying for the top spot. Here are the 2025 Premium Car Awards shortlist: BMW 5 Series The BMW 5 Series sedan is available in long wheelbase variant in India. It has the longest wheelbase in its class at 3,105 mm, which is 130 mm longer than the wheelbase…
Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV launched in India, priced at Rs 2.25 crore
The Maybach EQS SUV has now become Mercedes’ flagship electric SUV in India. Mercedes-Benz has launched the Maybach EQS electric SUV, its first electric Maybach, priced at INR 2.25 crore (ex-showroom). The luxury SUV is the second most expensive electric SUV in India after the Lotus Eletre and comes with Maybach-exclusive design and technology enhancements. India's first Mercedes-Maybach electric car Available only on top 680 trim Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV: Design and interior The Maybach EQS SUV is the same size as the standard EQS, but its signature Maybach waterfall grille with chrome bars stands out even more. In addition, the panels are made of indium, which allows radar waves to penetrate, so there is no unsightly radar panel. The iconic three-pointed star moves to the hood, and the optional two-tone paint scheme adds a touch of iconic elegance. The interior still retains the three-screen layout, with a Maybach-specific start sequence and two 11.6-inch rear displays. Rear passengers get an MBUX…
Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 launched in India, priced at Rs 2.25 crore
Mercedes-Maybach has launched the EQS SUV in India at a starting price of Rs 2.25 crore (ex-showroom). The first-ever electric Mayback is available in one fully-equipped trim variant, called the 680, which can travel up to 611 km (WLTP) on a single charge. It also comes with a host of comfort features, including a 56-inch MBUX Super Screen and a 15-speaker Burmester 4D Surround Sound System. Dimensionally, the EQS measures 5,125 mm in length, 2,034 mm in width and 1,725 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 3,210 mm and offers a trunk space of 440 litres. Read on to know more about the most expensive and flashiest Mercedes-Maybach luxury electric vehicle (EV), which is positioned above the EQS 580 4Matic electric SUV, which has an ARAI-certified range of 857 km. Also read: Audi Q8 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS specs comparison: What's the difference? Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680: powertrain This high-end electric SUV is equipped with a 122kWh battery and two…
Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 to be launched in India tomorrow: Details below
Mercedes-Maybach is all set to launch its all-electric SUV, the EQS, in India tomorrow, September 5. The premium German automaker currently has five electric models in its lineup and plans to add one more by the end of this year. Mercedes-Benz's flagship electric SUV will be available in the top-of-the-line 680 variant. With an expected price tag of close to Rs 4 crore (ex-showroom), the EQS will be the most expensive electric car in India when it is launched. In terms of dimensions, the car measures 5,125 mm in length, 2,034 mm in width, 1,721 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 3,210 mm. Moreover, it has a trunk space of 440 liters. Here is all you can expect from the looks, performance, and features of the upcoming EQS. Also read: Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 Cabriolet review: The perfect convertible for India? Mercedes-Maybach EQS: design The Mercedes-Maybach EQS is distinctively styled with vertical slats at the front grille and a…
Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 to be launched in India tomorrow: Details below
Mercedes-Maybach is all set to launch its all-electric SUV, the EQS, in India tomorrow, September 5. The premium German automaker currently has five electric models in its lineup and plans to add one more by the end of this year. Mercedes-Benz's flagship electric SUV will be available in the top-of-the-line 680 variant. With an expected price tag of close to Rs 4 crore (ex-showroom), the EQS will be the most expensive electric car in India when it is launched. In terms of dimensions, the car measures 5,125 mm in length, 2,034 mm in width, 1,721 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 3,210 mm. Moreover, it has a trunk space of 440 liters. Here is all you can expect from the looks, performance, and features of the upcoming EQS. Also read: Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 Cabriolet review: The perfect convertible for India? Mercedes-Maybach EQS: design The Mercedes-Maybach EQS is distinctively styled with vertical slats at the front grille and a…