Sourav Ganguly, the cricket legend and former captain of the Indian team, is widely recognized for his aggressive batting style and bold leadership choices. Despite his fame and success, Ganguly has never been known for an exotic car collection, except for owning a convertible.
Now, years after his retirement from cricket, the “Prince of Kolkata” had grabbed the headlines again with his recent purchase of a brand-new Mercedes-Benz GLS 400 SUV. Social media is flooded with the pictures of Ganguly’s latest beast.
The dealership, Benchmark Interkrafts shared pictures of Ganguly taking delivery on their social media handles. However, Ganguly only took the delivery of the key. The car was later delivered to his residence. According to the pictures, Ganguly’s wife, Dona Ganguly, officially took the delivery of their new Mercedes-Benz GLS.
The GLS 400d is the only variant available in India, and this luxurious SUV is priced at around Rs 1.29 crore(ex-showroom, Delhi). This German marvel is only offered in diesel and houses a powerful 3.0-liter inline-six diesel engine, delivering 326bhp of power and 700Nm of peak torque.
The Mercedes Benz GLS 400d is the top-end variant of the luxury 7-seater, and it comes with a 48V mild hybrid technology. The powertrain is paired with a 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic transmission.
In addition, there is also a luxurious Maybach version of the Mercedes-Benz GLS called the Maybach GLS 600. This particular variant offers an even higher level of luxury, featuring unique exterior styling and extravagant custom interiors that are equipped to provide an out-of-the-world experience.
The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 has a powerful 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine and a 48V mild hybrid system. Equipped with a 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic transmission, this engine generates an impressive 550bhp of power and 730Nm of peak torque.
While growing up in Kolkata, Ganguly lived in a large ancestral home that had 48 rooms. The impressive family residence was also home to a collection of 32 cars. However, Ganguly can often be seen driving either a Mercedes CLK or a Ford Endeavour.
Mercedes is the go-to luxury solution for quite a few Indian cricketers. With its powerful performance, plentiful features, and unmatched comfort, the Mercedes GLS 400 is the perfect choice for someone like “Dada.”
