Akshay Kumar continues to rule the Indian cinematic industry with powerful performances. Born as Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia, he is currently one of the most bankable Bollywood stars. Making his debut in 1991 with Saugandh, he has acted in different genres ranging from comedy to horror to thriller to emotive dramas. Growing up in the famous Chandni Chowk in Delhi, he earned critical acclaim with Toilet-Ek Pram Katha based on Narendra Modi’s Swachh Bharat campaign.
Today, Akshay Kumar celebrates his 53rd birthday. With glowing success, Akshay Kumar's Car Collection is something to get envious of. Let's have a look at it:
Mercedes Benz GLS
Mercedes Benz cars are the preferred brand among celebrities and Akshay Kumar isn’t an exception to it. We are not aware of the specifications and model year of Kumar's SUV but it's starting price currently is Rs 99.90 lakhs (ex-showroom), India. Being In production since 2006, Mercedes Benz GLS presently comes in two variants - GLS 400d 4MATIC petrol and GLS 450 4MATIC diesel in India. The new GLS 450 4MATIC is powered by a 3.0L in-line six-cylinder petrol engine which comes with a 48-volt onboard electrical system. The powerful engine delivers 362 bhp of maximum power output and 500 Nm of peak torque. The SUV further delivers extra 21 bhp of power and 250 Nm of torque thanks to an EQ boost. On the other hand, the GLS 400 d 4MATIC comes with a 2.9L in-line six-cylinder diesel engine producing massive 326 bhp and 700 Nm torque.
Mercedes GL350 CDi
Another Mercedes-Benz car in his portfolio, Akshay Kumar seems to be a fan of the Stuttgart-based luxury Automaker. The 5-seater SUV used to come with a powerful 3.0L V6 diesel engine. The car delivers 255 bhp and 619Nm. Mercedes GL350 CDi comes with an automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system. Currently discontinued in India, it was priced at Rs 77.68 Lakhs (Ex-Showroom price, India).
Porsche Cayenne
Akshay Kumar is a proud owner of the majestic Porsche Cayenne. The SUV is powered by an efficient 3.0L turbocharged V6 engine. The engine produces 335 bhp of maximum power and 450 Nm of peak torque. In India, the model is priced at Rs 1.19 Crores (Ex-Showroom, India).
Range Rover Vogue
Range Rover is an iconic brand with many Bollywood stars like Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Disha Patani and Sonam Kapoor owning it. The premium SUV comes with a massive 5.0L V8 turbocharged petrol engine churning out an impressive 503bhp of power and 625Nm of torque. The engine coupled to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. Range Rover's introductory price is Rs 1.97 Crores (Ex-Showroom, India).
Rolls Royce Phantom
The British ultra-luxury automaker is a favourite brand for celebrities with Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan, Priyanka Chopra and the 70’s Angry Young Man Amitabh Bachchan owning it. Being one of the most expensive cars in India right now, it’ a prized possession and a dream for numerous people. The uber-premium sedan is powered by a 6.8L naturally-aspirated V12 petrol engine. The engine belts out a massive 453bhp of maximum power output and 720 Nm of peak torque performance. The transmission duties are handled by a 6-speed automatic system.
Honda CR-V
Akshay Kumar isn’t a fan of just premium cars, he also uses the Honda CR-V SUV. Recently, BS6 Honda CR-V with a 4 Cylinder, SOHC i-VTEC petrol powertrain was launched in India. This engine delivers 152bhp of power and 189Nm of peak torque. Transmission duties are handled by a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) unit. It is priced at Rs 28.27 Lakhs (Ex-Showroom, India).
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