Mercedes, BMW, Audi price hikes erase most GST 2.0 benefit: buyer checks

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• VEHICLE TAX Luxury car GST savings fade Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi price increases have absorbed much of the earlier GST 2.0 benefit.
• THE TAX GST moved to 40 percent 40% The GST Council FAQ says qualifying large and utility vehicles moved to 40% without compensation cess.
• PRICE IMPACT Hikes clawed back savings The Economic Times and Team-BHP report that repeated price revisions absorbed most of the original reduction.
• BUYER CHECK Compare the latest quote ₹2 lakh As an illustration, a 2% revision on a ₹1 crore ex-showroom car adds ₹2 lakh before on-road costs.
• READ THE FULL STORY Check price and ownership cost Separate tax, discounts, on-road charges, finance terms and fuel use before comparing a luxury-car offer.
• READ THE FULL STORY Get the full breakdown Sources, numbers and what to watch next.