# Mohit Suri buys Mercedes-Benz EQS worth over Rs 1.60 crore

2026-08-19T11:09:19+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Filmmaker Mohit Suri has taken delivery of a Mercedes-Benz EQS electric sedan worth over Rs 1.60 crore, adding the luxury EV to his car collection. The director was photographed at the handover ceremony, where the black sedan was adorned with a traditional flower garland and a green number plate indicating its all-electric powertrain. The EQS is the flagship electric sedan from Mercedes-Benz in India, offering a claimed range of over 600 km per charge. It features the MBUX Hyperscreen dashboard and advanced driver assistance systems. The purchase reflects the growing presence of electric vehicles in India's luxury car market. Bollywood Hungama focused on the car's specifications and Suri's casual look, while the Times of India also noted Suri's upcoming film projects, including his latest release 'Saiyaara' and a new film with YRF starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Both sources report the same facts neutrally, with no government or ideological framing. The coverage is uniform straight reporting: a celebrity purchase story with car specs. The key difference is that Times of India adds professional context (Suri's filmography and upcoming projects), while Bollywood Hungama stays entirely on the vehicle. A careful reader gets a complete picture from either source. What to watch: the growing adoption of luxury EVs in India, with price tags over Rs 1.60 crore becoming more common.

## Coverage

Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
- bollywoodhungama.com (neutral report) <https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/mohit-suri-buys-mercedes-benz-eqs-worth-over-rs-1-60-crore-adds-luxury-ev-to-his-garage/>
  Focuses purely on car specs and delivery ceremony, no editorial slant
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/awarapan-director-mohit-suri-buys-a-new-swanky-car-worth-over-rs-1-60-crore-adds-luxury-ev-to-his-collection/articleshow/133343549.cms>
  Straight news report adding professional context about Suri's films

This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.

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