Ajinkya Rahane is the latest Indian cricket player to add his name to the celebrity list who has welcomed new luxury SUVs over the past few months. The player for the Chennai Super Kings and current Mumbai Ranji Trophy captain recently purchased a brand-new Mercedes Maybach GLS 600 luxury SUV for himself. Rahane was recently photographed in Mumbai receiving his brand-new, opulent SUV along with his spouse.
With a sticker price of Rs 2.96 crore (ex-showroom), the Maybach GLS 600 has become extremely popular in India and is owned by numerous athletes and celebrities. Rahane chose to purchase the Polar White SUV. Ajinkya Rahane has made history by being the first cricket player from India to own a Mercedes Maybach GLS 600 with this latest acquisition.
Maybach GLS 600: Specifications and Features
The Mercedes Maybach GLS 600 is an SUV with a luxurious interior made of high-quality materials and an abundance of opulent features straight out of the factory, but its reclining rear seats steal the show. This opulent SUV is well-known for its four-seater variant, which comes with silver champagne flutes and a fixed center console that can hold a refrigerator and champagne bottles.
Features include a panoramic sunroof, wireless charging in the front and back, rear electric sunblinds, two 12.3-inch linked screens, a 7-inch MBUX tablet in the rear armrest to control various functions, and 64-color ambient lighting. A 13-speaker Burmester sound system, optional 11.6-inch rear entertainment screens, and four-zone climate control.
Maybach GLS 600: Powertrain
It has a 4.0-liter bi-turbo V8 engine under the hood. This powerhouse produces peak torque of 550 and 730 Nm. Mercedes' 4MATIC drivetrain distributes power to all four wheels through an integrated 9-speed automatic gearbox. With this setup, the SUV can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in just 4.9 seconds, and it can reach a maximum speed of 250 kmph.
Rivals and Showroom Price:
The ex-showroom price of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 in India is Rs 2.96 crore. Mercedes offers a variety of customizations for the SUV, so the price may increase in line with that. It serves as an option for cars like the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Bentley Bentayga in India.
Which Celebrities in India own this car?
Some well-known owners of this luxurious SUV are Deepika Padukone, Ayushmann Khurrana, Arjun Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Shilpa Shetty, Ram Charan, Nayanthara, and Rakul Preet Singh, among others. Shahid Kapoor also owns this exquisite SUV.