Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Mercedes-Benz to Manufacture GLS Maybach in Pune
Mercedes-Benz is starting to make the super fancy GLS Maybach SUV in Pune, India.
This is the only place outside the United States where this car will be made.
By making it in India, the price will go down by about Rs 40 lakh, making it cost around Rs 2.75 crore.
Mercedes also sold a lot of cars in 2025, even though they sold a bit fewer than the year before.
They are planning to bring out 12 new cars next year, including electric ones, and they are also going to open more fancy showrooms.
Mercedes-Benz to manufacture the ultra-luxury GLS Maybach SUV in Pune, India.
India will be the only country outside the US to produce the GLS Maybach.
Local manufacturing expected to reduce the price by approximately Rs 40 lakh to Rs 2.75 crore (ex-showroom).
Mercedes-Benz India sold 19,007 vehicles in 2025, with an 11% growth in the luxury segment.
The company plans to launch 12 new vehicles in 2026, including electric models and facelifts.
- Who
- Mercedes-Benz India
- What
- Manufacturing of GLS Maybach SUV in Pune
- When
- 2025 (ongoing)
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To reduce prices and cater to the growing luxury segment
- Model
- GLS Maybach
- Manufacturing Location
- Pune, India
- Price Reduction
- Rs 40 lakh
- Expected Price
- Rs 2.75 crore (ex-showroom)
- 2025 Sales
- 19,007 vehicles
- Luxury Segment Growth
- 11% year-over-year
- AMG Lineup Growth
- 34% year-over-year
- 2026 Product Plans
- 12 new vehicles