Source:REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
[Saba Sports News] Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal recently purchased a Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ coupe, spending 1.8 million rupees, equivalent to approximately $21,600. The GLE 53 SUV is one of the most popular luxury sports cars among celebrities, with Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen also purchasing one.
The Mercedes-AMG GLE53 SUV features a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder turbocharged gasoline mild-hybrid engine, delivering a maximum power of 435 PS, paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. It can reach a top speed of 249 km/h and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds. The SUV that Saina Nehwal bought is the high-end version, equipped with dual 12.3-inch displays, a flat-bottom steering wheel, a 13-speaker Burmester sound system, remote engine start, and a panoramic sunroof.
As a former world number one in women’s singles, Saina Nehwal has won over 20 international tournament titles and is a bronze medalist from the 2012 London Olympics, becoming the first Indian player to win an Olympic medal in badminton. However, in recent years, Saina Nehwal has not been in form and has failed to secure any championships.
The editor believes that the phenomenon of stars purchasing luxury cars has diverse underlying reasons, including personal emotions and practical needs, as well as social image and business logic. In today’s society, luxury cars are often defined as a symbol of success, capable of enhancing personal brand value in social situations, attracting business collaborations and fan attention.