Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG on display at the Qatar Motor Show. PICTURE: Noushad Thekkayil
Mercedes-Benz has showcased their ML Class, the auto giant’s latest model SUV, along with the winner of the Dunlop Dubai 24-hour race SLS AMG GT3 at its sprawling pavilion at the Qatar Motor Show at the Doha Exhibitions Centre.
While describing Qatar as one of its strongest market in the Middle East and North African region, the company officials felt they have turned the dream of many automobile buffs into reality with the introduction of such vehicles at the show.
SLS AMG, which they said is the first customer sports car in Mercedes Benz history is based on AMG’s own first development – the SLS AMG, a milestone and the starting signal for a new era in customer sports.
“In the ML Class, Mercedes-Benz has brought together unparalleled standards in performance, appearance, safety and fuel efficiency,” said Khaled Shaa’ban, general manager, Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, who are country distributors of the Mercedes-Benz.
The new generation ML is instantly recognisable as an M-Class by its unique body design, accompanied by the hallmark C-pillar shape.
The vehicle, according to Shaa’ban, has higher energy efficiency and on average the new model range consumes 25% less fuel than previous models from the company.
The company official also expected a similar or even greater response to the Qatar Motor Show than what it had received last year. In the M-class, the research and development engineers of the Mercedes Technology Centre have significantly improved upon the noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels. ‘This has contributed to the general sense of well-being on board,” said Shaa’ban.