Mercedes Pulls The Plug On This 7-Seater Luxury SUV In India — What Led To This?

has officially discontinued the SUV in the Indian market. The entry-level, 7-seater was imported as a Completely Built Unit (CBU) from the brand’s manufacturing facility in Mexico. With all allocated units for India now sold, the GLB is no longer available for purchase.

Discontinued In India

Launched in December 2022, the GLB was on sale for a little over two years. The Mercedes-Benz GLB entered the market with boxy proportions that echoed the design language of the larger GLS, aiming to capture a similar appeal within a more compact footprint. However, it was unable to replicate the commercial success of its flagship counterpart. Although Mercedes-Benz has not issued an official statement regarding the discontinuation of the GLB in India, it is speculated that subdued sales performance played a role in this decision.

It was the most affordable 7-seater luxury SUV available in India at launch, priced between Rs 63.80 lakh and Rs 69.80 lakh (ex-showroom), positioning it below the Land Rover Discovery Sport by Rs 1.6 to Rs 7.6 lakh. Notably, the all-electric Mercedes EQB, also launched in December 2022, remains on sale. Its facelifted EQB 250+ and EQB 350 variants are priced at Rs 72.20 lakh and Rs 78.90 lakh, respectively.

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The GLB was offered in three variants: the GLB 200 Progressive, 220d 4Matic, and 220d AMG Line 4Matic. The GLB 200 housed a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 163hp and 250Nm, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission sending power to the front wheels. The 220d versions featured a 2.0-litre diesel engine generating 190hp and 400Nm, mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox with all-wheel drive.

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New GLB On The Cards?

Mercedes unveiled a facelift for the GLB globally in March 2023, featuring design tweaks, interior enhancements, and 48V mild-hybrid powertrains. However, this updated model has not been introduced in India. A next-generation GLB is under development, with a global debut anticipated in 2026.

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