Published 15:23 IST, October 15th 2019
Mercedes Benz: Here are the most famous G-Class owners in India
Mercedes Benz will launch the latest G-Class G350d soon. The G-Class has been a pretty popular car with celebrities in India. Take a look at some of the owners.
Mercedes Benz is all set to launch an all-new variant of their iconic G Class SUV, the G350d on October 16. The G Class is one of the most iconic luxury off-roaders in the world and is extremely popular with celebrities, dignitaries and the Pope himself. In India, the Mercedes Benz G Class has found a lot of takers in the market who appreciate its brute performance, tremendous off-roading capabilities and luxurious amenities. Here are some of the most famous Mercedes Benz G Class owners in India.
Famous owners of the G Class in India
1. Ranbir Kapoor
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Ranbir Kapoor owns an eclectic collection of luxury cars, such as the Range Rover SUV, Audi R8 among others. One of his earliest purchases was the Mercedes Benz G Class AMG G63. The top-of-the-range AMG G63 came with a 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8 engine that produced 537 horsepower, making it one of the fastest SUVs in the world. One interesting fact is that Ranbir loves the number '8', which features on the license plate of every car in his collection.
2. Jimmy Sheirgill
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Recently, actor Jimmy Sheirgill became the proud owner of a Mercedes Benz G Class AMG G63. While Ranbir Kapoor's G63 was an older model, Jimmy Sheirgill's G63 was built in 2017. This model also features the same 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8. The previous-generation G63 retailed for a mouth-watering ₹ 2.19 crores, making it one of the most expensive luxury cars in India.
3. Hardik Pandya
Ace cricketer Hardik Pandya also owns a G Class AMG G63. This model is the second-generation G63, introduced in 2018. The new AMG G63 features a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 but retails in India for the same price as the older one, at ₹ 2.19 crore. Hardik Pandya's G63 was part of the first batch of the latest generation G Class G63s to reach the Indian shores.
Mercedes Benz G Class G350d
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The new Mercedes Benz G Class G350d is all-new for the Indian market. It is a diesel-powered SUV that features a 3.0-litre inline-six diesel engine which produces 268 horsepower. Prices are expected to be in the region of ₹ 1 crore. With no proper rival in the market, the G Class is truly one of its kind in the Indian market.
Updated 18:38 IST, October 15th 2019