Mercedes-Benz to debut B-Class, GLE and Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC at the 2018 Paris Motor Show

German luxury auto giant Mercedes-Benz is going to debut as many as three models at the soon to commence 2018 Paris Motor Show, which will be held from 4th to 14th of October. Mercedes’ parent company Daimler has revealed that the company is going to make the world premiere of three vehicle models, namely – the Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLE and Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC, are at the 2018 Paris Motor Show. This hat-trick of the new Mercedes-Benz models’ world premiere will certainly be a treat for the Mercedes fans visiting the grand French auto show this year.
However, this is not all, as on top of these three Merc models’ first public debut at the Paris Motor Show, the German auto behemoth will also be showcasing the all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQC, the EQ Silver Arrow Concept car that’s inspired by the 1937 W 125 and the A-Class sedan at the auto event. The company stated that it is going to showcase this slew of models in order to make a statement about the company’s current manufacturing practice of a wide variety of car models, and also to offer a glimpse of to expect from Mercedes-Benz in the future.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV, which is the bestselling SUV from the German luxury car maker’s stable, continues to improve like all of the other popular Mercedes vehicles following Mercedes’ motto of constant improvements. The GLE is getting enhanced in terms of looks, refinement, customer requirements and cutting-edge technologies. Mercedes has been especially concentrating on endowing the GLE with enhanced driving assistance systems, which is also the focus on several other global auto majors and this year’s Paris Motor Show will be showcasing a slew of cars with amazing cars loaded with advanced driving assistance systems. The all new Mercedes-Benz GLE will be showcasing its new user interface among many other technological enhancements at the auto show.
On the other hand, the new Mercedes B-Class is going to boast of being more dynamic as compared against its predecessor, while it will also come with enhanced agility offering improved comfort, ride and handling. The all-new B-Class will also offer a perfect amalgamation of sophisticated style, luxury, performance, safety and top-notch technologies to offer an all-rounder of an enticing package.
Speaking of the performance-centric Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC model, as per the German luxury auto major, this model offers the entry point into the Driving Performance world. The Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC is undoubtedly built for the driving enthusiasts who don’t want to miss out on the luxury quotient as well. This new model is focused on offering an engaged driving experience with powerful dynamics and sporty look and feel.

Adding to the long list of model showcases from Mercedes-benz at the soon to commence 2018 Paris Motor Show, will be a smart brand show car that will be commemorating the brand’s 20th anniversary. The new Mercedes-Benz EQ brand will present the single-seater Silver Arrow concept model to wow the audience, while the first EV production model – the EQC will also make its public debut. The recently unveiled A-Class sedan will also be displayed at the auto show.

2018 Tata Tiago NRG Launched At INR 5.50 Lakh

Tata Motors launched the Tiago NRG crosshatch in the country priced at Rs 5.50 lakh for the petrol variant and Rs 6.32 lakh for the diesel version (ex-showroom, Delhi). Available for sale at all the authorized Tata Motors’ dealerships, the  NRG version will be offered in three exterior colour options - Canyon Orange, Fuji White, and Malabar Silver.

Guenter Butschek, CEO and MD, Tata Motors said- In line with our brand promise ‘Connecting Aspirations’, we want to be in sync with the growing trend of bringing to market more SUV like vehicles. To meet this aspiration, we have launched today, the Tiago NRG as our ‘Urban Toughroader’. With this launch, we are extending the Tiago brand and increasing our presence by entering into newer segments and tapping new sets of buyers. This launch is a step towards our Turnaround 2.0 journey, as we continue to focus on ‘winning sustainably’ in the PV business. We are confident that our customers will appreciate the Tiago NRG just like the Tiago hatchback."

The “Urban Toughroader” as the Tata Motors calls it, the newly launched Tiago NRG gets a raised ground clearance of 180 mm compared to regular Tiago’s 170 mm as well as has grown bigger with  47 mm in length, 18 mm in width and 52 mm in height. In terms of features at the exterior, the crosshatch gets a black body kit, two-tone front bumpers, integrated silver scuff plates, side skirts and cladding on wheel arches and tailgate, and the grille, roof, mirrors, and B-pillar are blacked out. Other than these, projector headlamps with black inserts from the top Tata Tigor variant have also been offered. 

Talking about the features at the inside, the 2018 Tiago NRG offers a new 5-inch touchscreen infotainment system, black interior with orange highlights, some silver accents on the central console, cooled glovebox, six-way adjustable driver seat, AC vents, and gear knob and the 8-speaker Harman sound system, while the safety features include dual front airbags, ABS with EBD and corner stability, reverse parking sensors, follow me home lamps and driver seat belt reminder. 
Under the hood, the Tata Tiago NRG gets the same as 1.2-litre Revotron petrol and 1.05-litre Revotorq diesel motors as the standard model. While the 1.2 litre petrol engine generates 84 bhp and 115 Nm, the diesel mill develops 69 bhp of maximum power and 140 Nm of peak torque. Both the engines are mated to a five-speed manual transmission only in the Tiago NRG. 

The newly launched Tiago NRG competes against the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Celerio X that is priced between Rs. 4.75 lakh and Rs. 5.61 lakh as well as more expensive Ford’s Freestyle and Mahindra’s KUV100 NXT and the entry- level cross hatch the Renault Kwid Climber in terms of features. However, in terms of pricing, its pricing also overlaps with a few variants of the Ignis and the Grand i10. Apart from this, Tata Motors has recently launched the new Nexon Kraz limited edition model in the country priced at Rs 7.16 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The launch marks the 1st anniversary of the Nexon brand in India. Based on the Nexon XT trim, the Tata Nexon Kraz is pronounced as ‘craze’ and has been offered in two variants- Kraz and Kraz+. Stay tuned to V3cars.com for further updates from Tata Motors.