‘Sport Edition’ A-Class, CLA and GLA launched

Words by Abhishek Wairagade

Mercedes-Benz India launched a limited run ‘Sport Edition’ of the GLA, CLA and A-Class to commemorate the start of UEFA Euro 2016. The production of the cars will be limited to only 54 units of A-Class and 108 units of GLA and CLA each. Why the odd number? Well, there happen to be 54 countries that contesting for the Euro 2016 title and so Mercedes-Benz picked the number 54. The cars will be available for sale till July 10.

The Sport Edition variant of the cars gets subtle cosmetic changes on the outside. The front and rear bumper, side skirts and the carbon fibre ORVM covers on the CLA and the GLA have been inspired by the AMG version. Additionally, the cars also get black hub caps and valve caps along with the Sport Edition badge. The A-Class gets a black diamond grille, a faux diffuser and a body-coloured rear spoiler. On the inside, all the cars get aluminum pedals as standard.

Commenting on the launch, Roland Folger, MD & CEO, Mercedes-Benz said, “Mercedes-Benz is a proud sponsor of the World Champions of Football, the German national team. The new ‘Sport Edition’ of the A-Class, CLA and GLA celebrates the spirit of the UEFA Euro 2016 in India. This is a celebration of our New Generation Cars which epitomizes sportiness, dynamism and agility not only on but also off the field. We are confident that our customers will appreciate and adore these sporty versions as much as we do. And, of course, in line with our ‘winning strategy’, we keep our fingers crossed for the German national soccer team.”

The CLA, GLA and A-Class Sport Edition is now on sale and is available in both, petrol and diesel guises. The A 180 gets a 1.6-litre petrol engine that makes 122bhp and 200Nm of torque. The 2.1-litre diesel unit is shared by all the three cars which churns out 136bhp and 300Nm of torque. The CLA and GLA get a 2.0-litre petrol engine that makes 183bhp and 300Nm of torque.

To celebrate the event, Mercedes-Benz, the sponsor of the German football team will be creating a unique UEFA Euro League setup at 26 showrooms in the country and also sell branded merchandise.

Prices:
A 180: Rs 25.95 lakh
A 200 d: Rs 26.95 lakh

CLA 200: Rs 33.24 lakh
CLA 200 d: Rs 34.25 lakh

GLA 200: Rs 34.23 lakh
GLA 200 d: Rs 35.26 lakh

Prices ex-showroom, Mumbai

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