Ajinkya Rahane Brings Home Mercedes-Maybach GLS Worth Rs 2.96 Crore; Check Pics

Indian cricketer and former test team captain Ajinkya Rahane has bought a brand new Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV. The opulent SUV stands among the most luxurious vehicles in the Indian market and comes at a starting price of Rs 2.96 crore (ex-showroom).

With this purchase, the Indian cricketer has now joined celebrities like Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Kriti Sanon, Arjun Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurana, Neetu Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty, Sonu Sood, and others as the owner of the luxury vehicle.

The SUV has become a popular choice among celebrities due to its luxurious appeal and plush interior. It stands in the same league as other high-end vehicles such as the Rolls Royce Cullinan, Bentley Bentayga, Range Rover, and Maserati Levante. What makes it even more special is that it is currently the most expensive SUV of the brand on sale in the Indian market. Additionally, it is the second most expensive vehicle in the brand’s lineup in India, only falling behind the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door Coupe in terms of price.

Based on the pictures shared on Instagram, Ajinkya Rahane has bought the Polar White color of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS. Besides white, the SUV is also available in Brilliant Blue, Iridium Silver, Mojave Silver, Obsidian Black, Emerald Green, Selenit Silver, and similar other paint schemes. It is to be noted that the German automaker also gives the option of dual-tone colours for the luxurious vehicle.

Adding to the appeal of the SUV is the Maybach badge which comes with its perks. For instance, the SUV has all kinds of bells and whistles one might expect from a car of this caliber. To mention a few details it gets Nappa leather upholstery, seats with massage and ventilation functions, extendable folding tables in the second row, a built-in refrigerator, and much more.

Powering Ajinkya Rahane’s Mercedes-Maybach GLS is a 4.0-liter bi-turbo V8 engine that is capable of producing 557 bhp of power and 730 Nm of torque. To sweeten the pot, the SUV gets a 48-volt mild-hybrid system which adds an extra 22 bhp and 250 Nm. This power unit works with a 9-speed automatic transmission. All of this together is capable of launching the bulky SUV from 0-100 kmph in 4.9 seconds. Furthermore, it can achieve a top speed of 250 kmph.