Mercedes-Benz LuxeDrive

Mercedes-Benz entered India in 1994 and pioneered the luxury car market and was the best selling car brand till BMW took the top spot. Now, with a new generation of its luxury cars taking over the market, Mercedes-Benz has seen a spurt in recent sales. Events like the LuxeDrive have been planned with the aim to increase sales and overtake Audi (the current best selling brand) to reclaim the top luxury car brand in India tag.

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The LuxeDrive event lets you get close to the star cars and experience them first hand. The cars and your driving skills can be put to test through pre-set courses.  You can get to drive the cars yourself or get a demo. A selection of Mercedes-Benz cars have been lined up for display as well. These include the AMG models. An added attraction for the foodies will be the star Indian chef, Vikas Khanna who will present world class cuisine to enthral your taste buds. The LuxeDrive event will also include high fashion from some of the world’s most luxurious brands. You can also buy exclusive Mercedes-Benz merchandise on-spot.

The first thing that greets your eyes when you enter is a line up of gorgeous Mercedes-Benz cars. The line up in Bangalore included the A-Class, B-Class, CLA-Class, GLA-Class, C-Class, E-Class, M-Class, GLA45 AMG and the ML63 AMG.

Next up was the Slalom course to test the dynamic capabilities of the cars. You can choose between the A-Class, the GLA-Class and the CLA-Class. You can test the car’s handling by driving in a zigzag manner between obstacles and push the cars to their limits.

The off-roading section has been developed to test the SUV’s off-roading capabilities. The cars available were the ML-Class and the GL-Class. The course puts to test the 4matic all-wheel drive system available in these cars. The car learns the amount of traction available for each wheel and distributes power accordingly. This helps the car overcome any situation. The car is then made to drive on a 30 degree incline that tips the car sideways. The angle of approach and departure of the cars are then tested on a 30 degree inclination. This also tests the hill hold system during the uphill climb. During decent, the speed can be set between 2 to 18 km/hr and the car automatically maintains this speed.

In the last test, carried out by trained professional driver, the Pre-Safe system of the cars are tested. The C-Class and E-Class were used for this test. The car’s ABS and EBD functions are tested during emergency braking. The Pre-Safe allows the car to swerve in a controlled manner to avoid a collision. When an emergency situation is detected, it triggers the seat belt pre-tensioners. Any open windows are automatically closed partially.

With a new generation of fantastic cars that make you feel special, Mercedes-Benz is all set to overthrow Audi and take over the Indian luxury car market. If the Mercedes-Benz LuxeDrive is coming to your city, do not miss this unique opportunity to go and experience these cars first hand.

Thanks to The Car & Bike Magazine for the opportunity.