New car sales have witnessed a slowdown in recent months, with luxury car brands being impacted more. The discounts on luxury models are even higher than those offered by mainstream brands in order to clear stagnant inventory before the year ends. We have compiled a list of some luxury cars and SUVs that are available with attractive discounts this festive season, and it gets quite interesting towards the end.
Disclaimer: Discounts vary from city to city, and are subject to the availability of stock. Check with your local dealer for the exact figures
Audi Q3: Up to Rs 5 lakh off
The Q3 boasts sharp looks, comfortable ride quality and a decent features list. The SUV has a strong fan following and is even better than its predecessor in almost every aspect. There is no diesel now, but the 2.0-litre turbo petrol does the job well, thanks to its punchy nature. The Q3 rivals the BMW X1 and is available with discounts of up to Rs 5 lakh on some variants.
Mercedes-Benz GLC: Around Rs 5 lakh off
The GLC is aimed squarely at the Audi Q5 and BMW X3. The SUV received a full model change a few months ago. It offers a tech-laden interior, comfortable ride and decent-sized cabin. The discounts being offered range from Rs 3.5 lakh to Rs 5 lakh.
Audi Q5: Up to Rs 5.5 lakh off
The Q5 has been around for some time but is still a competitive contender in the segment. The SUV rivals the GLC and BMW X3 in India and comes with a powerful 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine. This dependable Audi is available with discounts of up to Rs 5.5 lakh.
BMW i4: Up to Rs 8 lakh off
The i4 is the all-electric derivative of the 4 Series Gran Coupe (not sold in India), which itself is the four-door coupe derivative of the 3 Series we are familiar with. India gets the i4 in eDrive40 form with a rear-mounted motor driving the rear wheels. It does not have any direct rival currently and has been a slow seller for BMW; the discounts being offered are as high as Rs 8 lakh.
Audi A4: Up to Rs 8 lakh
The A4, one of the most comfortable sedans in the category, is available with discounts of up to Rs 8 lakh. It has understated and classy looks but comes loaded with all the bells and whistles, along with a decent-sized cabin. There is no diesel on offer anymore, and the 2.0-litre petrol is quite refined.
Mercedes-Benz C 200: Up to Rs 9 lakh
The entry-level C-Class is just adequate for city use, with decent performance levels and a baby S-Class-like feel. It gets a competitive features list and tractable 48V mild hybrid-equipped powertrain. The discounts on it range from Rs 7 lakh to Rs 9 lakh.
Audi Q8 e-tron: Up to Rs 10 lakh off
The Q8 e-tron is essentially a facelift of what was previously known as just the e-tron. The refreshed electric SUV comes with two battery pack options and is just a few months old in the Indian market. While the e-tron Sportback is sold out according to some dealers, the standard roof electric SUV is available with discounts of up to Rs 10 lakh at most outlets.
Audi A6: Up to Rs 10 lakh off
The A6 faces stiff competition from the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, even more so now as both models now get a long-wheelbase interior and are comparatively newer than the A6. Audi’s contender, however, isn’t far and comes with stylish looks, a potent engine line-up and an acceptable features list. All of this, coupled with discounts of up to Rs 10 lakh, make the A6 an attractive buy.
BMW X5: Up to Rs 10 lakh off
The X5, in its current avatar, looks stylish and muscular at the same time. It gets all the boxes ticked for its sporty driving manners and a comfortable ride for city commutes. However, the M Sport range is seeing higher demand, and we are told the X-Line is available with discounts of up to Rs 10 lakh at some outlets.
Kia EV6 AWD: Up to Rs 12 lakh discount
The EV6 from Kia is a stylish large hatchback based on the born-EV platform. Higher variants equipped with the AWD dual- motor setup make ensure that the car has matches the go with the show. It does a 0-100kph sprint in just 5.2 seconds and also comes with Level 2 ADAS. Most outlets are offering Discounts discounts of as high as Rs 12 lakh are on offer on the top model-spec EV6 at most outlets.
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