Watch: How An Entry-level Luxury SUV Differs From An Everyday SUV, Ft. Mercedes GLA Facelift
- by Ujjawal Agarwal
- Feb 5, 2024
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Despite being entry-level, the Mercedes GLA shows what puts the “L” in “luxury”
The luxury car segment has seen a multifold increase in prices in recent years. Gone are the days where you could get a Mercedes E-Class or BMW 5 Series for around half a crore. Nowadays, even an entry-level model costs north of Rs 50 lakh. For reference, a compact SUV like the Hyundai Creta or Kia Seltos costs around Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom) for a fully loaded variant.
But there’s an argument as to why even an entry-level SUV costs so much more than your everyday SUVs. Our colleague Sonny takes you through all the details with the help of the facelifted Mercedes GLA.
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As shown in the reel, the feel of all the materials, the experience of all the vast features, and the attention to even the smallest of details goes a long way in taking the experience of a luxury SUV to a whole different level. And then the underlying performance is always something that these staple SUVs can’t replicate.
As a result, there is a significant difference in their pricing as well, because all good things come at a price, sadly. If you had the money, say Rs 60 lakh, to spend on a vehicle, would you consider an entry-level luxury car or save up a significant chunk of the money and settle for a top-spec everyday vehicle? Let us know your pick in the comments below.