Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV Night Series launched and Mercedes-Benz CLA Concept showcased at Auto Expo 2025

Mercedes-Benz India has launched the second Night Series model in India at the Auto Expo 2025. The Maybach EQS SUV Night Series can be yours for a cool Rs 2.63 crore, ex-showroom and without options. This variant of the EQS SUV gets dark chrome, gloss black and rose gold elements on the outside and more black treatment on the inside. Alongside the EQS Night Series, Mercedes has also showcased the fully electric CLA Concept which previews the brand’s future electrification plans.

Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV Night Series

The Night Series is basically an optional styling package offered on the EQS SUV and it brings with it few changes inside out. It gets a dark chrome grille and black bumper up front. It has Maybach emblems on a rose gold element in its LED headlights, black running boards and 3D black polished elements on the side windows. It rides on 21-inch wheels with Maybach pattern and side windows with 3D black polished elements. The Night Series is offered in three exterior colour options—obsidian black, diamond white bright and a two-tone option: obsidian black/mojave silver. Inside, this e-SUV gets black nappa leather seats. Apart from these changes everything else remains unchanged and is shared with the standard Maybach EQS 680 SUV.

Mercedes-Benz CLA Concept

Mercedes India has showcased the CLA concept at the Auto Expo 2025. It is underpinned by Merc's n32 Modular Architecture (MMA), which supports both electric and ICE powertrains. While details about the ICE variant are scarce, the focus is on the upcoming CLA EV.

Although the exact battery size has not been disclosed, Mercedes guarantees a WLTP-certified range of over 750km. The EV’s battery has a usable capacity of 85kWh and a drivetrain efficiency of 93 per cent, with an energy consumption rate of 12 kWh/100 km. Its 800V system supports DC charging at up to 320kW, allowing a 400km charge in just 15 minutes with a fast charger.

The concept features a rear-axle-mounted electric motor paired with a two-speed transmission. The MMA platform supports all-wheel drive (AWD). The CLA Concept also previews the design of the new CLA, which will retain its sloping rear roofline, giving it a coupe-like appearance. This concept has 21-inch alloy wheels and gets a huge grille upfront which is integrated into the front bumper. Its headlights get a three-pointed star element mimicking the brands logo. The car gets the same signature in the tail lights.

Inside, the CLA concept showcases gets the MBUX Superscreen that combines three displays – the instrument cluster, central touchscreen, and passenger display. Similar to the EQXX concept, these screens are powered by a supercomputer utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning. Its cEco-friendly materials dominate the cabin, including recycled PET, paper trims, bamboo fibre for door mats, and vegan silk-like fabric for the edges of the door pockets.

The new CLA will feature SAE Level 2 semi-autonomous driving capabilities, enabling hands-free operation under specific conditions. LiDAR sensors facilitate these functions, and over-the-air updates could enable Level 3 autonomy in the future.