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    Mercedes-Benz Expands in Bihar with Landmark Cars 3S Facility in Patna

    Auto Posted on  —by Salil Urunkar
    Landmark Cars Patna Showroom

    Patna/Pune: Mercedes-Benz India has inaugurated Patna’s first-ever luxury car facility, in partnership with its long-standing dealer, Landmark Cars.

    Spread over 16,500 sq. ft., the Landmark Cars Patna showroom brings Mercedes-Benz’s globally recognized luxury automotive experience to Bihar, offering a complete range of sales, service, and support (3S) under one roof.

    The new facility signals Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to tapping into the growing demand for premium vehicles in emerging Indian markets, where aspirational urban consumers are increasingly gravitating toward high-end automotive experiences.

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    “Patna represents the new-age luxury consumer,” said Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India. “This launch marks a major milestone in our India growth journey and underlines our commitment to bringing luxury closer to discerning customers in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. Landmark Cars will be instrumental in delivering a world-class customer experience in the region.”

    Landmark Cars Patna: Key Highlights
    • First Mercedes-Benz luxury 3S facility in Bihar, reinforcing the brand’s pan-India network.
    • Showroom spans 16,500 sq. ft., featuring the entire Mercedes-Benz portfolio, including top-end luxury cars like Mercedes-Maybach, S-Class, and AMG models.
    • Equipped with a 60 kW DC fast charger — open to all EV users in Patna.
    • Dedicated Customer Lounge, Consulting Zones, and Private Consulting Room for a highly personalized, luxurious buying journey.
    • Integrated digital experience, including touch-enabled screens, digital vehicle display stands, and immersive multimedia storytelling.
    • Premium delivery bay with 8-screen media display for personalized vehicle handovers.
    • Merchandise Shop Wall with curated MB Collection accessories and lifestyle products.

    Sanjay Thakker, Chairman and Executive Director, Group Landmark, added: “This is not just a showroom—it’s an immersive brand experience center. We are proud to introduce Mercedes-Benz luxury to Patna and look forward to serving the region’s growing demand for premium mobility.”

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    With this launch, Mercedes-Benz strengthens its network to 50 cities and over 125 luxury touchpoints across India. The brand is also expanding into other high-potential markets like Kanpur, Varanasi, and Udaipur, with recent launches already completed in Agra and Jammu.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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