Reporters Name | CAMIL PARKHE | Thursday, 10 March 2016 AT 02:12 PM IST
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NEW DELHI:Mercedes-Benz has launched the Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard, a luxurious armoured vehicle in the country, labelled as the most protected vehicle.
“The exquisite Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard is the first civilian vehicle to be certified with the highest ballistic protection level VR10, and is one of the safest luxury vehicles in the world,” Roland Folger, Managing Director and CEO of Mercedes Benz India, said.
The Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard was launched by Folger and German Ambassador in India Dr Martin Ney here on Tuesday.
Speaking at the launch, Folger said, “Mercedes-Benz remains the most trusted brand globally in manufacturing ‘Guard’ vehicles since 1928. Most of the global heads of states, top diplomats, business tycoons and celebrities prefer a ‘Guard’ vehicle. We continue to follow our ‘top of pyramid’ approach for the discerning Indian customers.”
Folger said, “In 2015, we completely redefined the highly exclusive luxury sedan segment with the launch of the Mercedes-Maybach. With the introduction of the Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard, we have now created an unmatched offering in the segment and strongly reiterated our ‘technological leadership’ in the field of special protection vehicles.”
“The launch of the Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard symbolises our unsurpassed commitment of giving the best to our customers,” he said.The Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard was launched in India within 15 days of its international debut.
A series of special technical features also ensures that the Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard remains mobile during and also after an attack and is able to exit the danger zone.The new Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard has been officially certified by the Ballistics Authority and, for the first time, meets the very highly stringent requirements for VR10 protection rating. These guidelines specify that the bodywork and windows must be able to withstand hardened steel core bullets fired from an assault rifle.
SALIENT FEATURES- Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard is the most expensive car available in the Mercedes-Benz portfolio in India
- The vehicle is priced Rs.10.50 crore onwards (Ex-showroom Delhi)
- Opaque roller blinds all-round in the rear | heated windscreen and side windows
- Easily operated panic alarm system
- Fire extinguisher system with automatic activation
- Emergency fresh air system protecting occupants from the ingress of smoke or irritant gases
- Hydraulic power for the heavy side windows
- LED reading lamps in the rear
