New Cars 2012: THE NEW MERCEDES BENZ B-CLASS

Mercedes Benz is revolutionizing India Auto scene by unveiling it’s yet to be launched vehicle, THE NEW B-CLASS. It’s said that, less people prefer B-class products, however, simply look at this: it’s just the best of its class which makes the B-class a true multi-talented vehicle of the compact class.

When we say revolutionize, it means, a complete new segment the new B-class is going in to. It’s one of its kind to be unveiled in India and the launch date is expected somewhere between September-October, with an anticipated price tag of Rs 25 lakh.

Point to be noted is that the B-class is not a complete new product by Mercedes Benz, the B-class was launched in March 2005. It is essentially an enlarged A-Class keeping the same engine and suspension system. Like the A-Class, and unlike any other vehicle Mercedes builds or has built, the B-Class is a front wheel drive vehicle. Mercedes-Benz describes this vehicle as Compact Sports Tourer, like its R-Class model, which is called a Grand Sports Tourer.

As standard feature the B-class would include, PRE-SAFE® ATTENTION ASSIST and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST.

Mercedes Benz India will bring only two variants of the compact class - B180 and B180 CDi. The petrol version will arrive first, at the same time the B180 CDi diesel engine variant will arrive in 2013.

One of the most striking differences has to be the car’s interior. There is no doubt that the quality of materials used and the overall finish inside the B-Class establishes it beyond the sector’s competition. The Mercedes Benz B-class would compete the Audi A3 and the BMW 1-series.

Watch this space for more insight on the new Mercedes Benz B-class