India, Oct. 19 -- The big daddy of performance SUVs is certainly the Mercedes Benz G-Class. This powerhouse on wheels can do just about anything you want your SUV to do. And it also provides a whole lot of luxury while still staying rooted. The big problem was that it still remained beyond the reach of most car enthusiasts because of its big fuel guzzling petrol engine and of course the exorbitant price tag. Now India's leading luxury car maker has tried to correct that by launching a diesel avatar of the iconic car, which the company says is the most efficient G class ever. We're not sure if diluting the rich heritage is the way forward but clearly for Mercedes the customer feedback is supreme.

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