Mercedes Maybach

The German firm launched its top-end Maybach EQS 680 SUV, the first electric Maybach car to be launched in India

German luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz India on Thursday said India has the potential to become one of the top five markets for its Maybach brand of cars in sales volume. Launching the electric version of its first-ever all-electric Mercedes-Maybach in India, the company's managing director and CEO Santosh Iyer said the launch of the new car models -- Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV manifests the firm's ambition to lead in digital and electric mobility with a focus on ultra-luxury segment. The Maybach EQS 680 SUV starts at Rs 2.25 crore onwards (all India ex-showroom). "We have got into the top 10 markets in the world (in terms of sales numbers). We are the fastest growing. We would have done (sold) more than 1,500 Maybach's across models," Iyer said. Calling the brand very strategic and important for the company, Iyer said, "We would like India to further grow in this space. We would like to come in the top five for sure it is (only) a matter of time, we see the growth potential for .

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