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Old 20th May 2008, 20:09   #13 (permalink)
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Hi,
Regarding your query about the German Cars Available in India, I will add my two bits of information that I am aware of, hope it is useful

Firstly, None of these companies "manufacture" any cars in India in the strict sense of the word. They all Import kits which are then assembled in their Indian Factories.


1) AUDI Audi does not assemble any cars here as of now. so all are CBUs or Completely Built Units

A4 available in 1.8 Petrol and 2.0 Tdi

A6 available in 3.2 Petrol and 3.0 Tdi-Quattro

A8 available in 4.2 (V-8) 6.0 (W12) Petrol and 3.0 Tdi-all Quattro

TT 3.2 coupe

Q7 SUV available in 4.2 Petrol and 3.0 Tdi


2) MERCEDES BENZ:
Assembled in India:

C Class:
C 200K and the C220 CDI.

E Class:
E 200K, E280 Petrol and E280 CDI

S Class:
S 350L, S 500L and S 320L CDI

CBU: (Completely built Unit/imported but available in India).

CLS 350 and CLS 500
SLK 350
SL 500
ML 350 and 320 CDI

The Maybach.


BMW

Assembled in India:

3 Series:
320i, 325i and 320d

5 Series:
523i, 525i, 530i 525d,

CBU:

M3
M5

7 Series:
740 Li, 750Li, 760 Li and 730 Ld

SUV:

X3- 2.5i
X5- 4.8i and 3.0d


VW:

Volkswagen also makes cars in India.

Passat 2.0Tdi which is assembled and

the Touareg SUV 3.0Tdi which is a CBU.
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