Mercedes-Benz Vans Achieves Record Sales Year for 2018
January 4, 2019
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mercedes-Benz Vans today reported record year-to-date volume at
38,178 units up 9.1% from the previous 2017 sales record.
In the U.S. for 2018 Mercedes-Benz Vans reported December sales of 4,116
units closing the year with a record year-to date volume at 38,178
units. “We are pleased with our record-breaking year for Mercedes-Benz
Vans in 2018,” said Robert Veit, Vice President and Managing Director of
Mercedes-Benz Vans. “We look forward to further momentum with our new
Sprinter that launched this past year.”
This past year was monumental for Mercedes-Benz Vans with the opening of
a new Sprinter plant for the North American market. The new part-by-part
production facility with body shop, paint shop and final assembly in the
U.S. opened just in time for the U.S. market launch of the new
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
The new Sprinter added an all-new 4-Cylinder gasoline engine to the
lineup for 1500 and 2500 Cargo, Crew and Passenger Vans. The new
Sprinter offers a wide range of innovative features like MBUX
(Mercedes-Benz User Experience) and state of the art safety features
like for example Active Brake Assist with Rear Cross Traffic Assist,
Active Lane Assist and 360 Degree Cameras. The Sprinter is also the
first fully connected van in the market with every Sprinter being
offered with a three year free Mercedes PRO package: Optimized
Assistance, Efficient Fleet management and Data Interfaces for Vans.
Additionally, the Sprinter will be offered as a 15 seater passenger van
and as a payload increased 4500 model, increased GVWR on 2500 and 4500
models, a variable stowage concept and increased cargo space and
usability with loadable wheel arches, interior roof rack and shelf above
roof trim.
Mercedes-Benz Vans is starting off 2019 at the Consumer Electronics Show
(CES) in Las Vegas in January, Daimler Trucks and Freightliner are
announcing strategic news on the subject of automated and connected
driving, underscoring its claim to innovation leadership within the
truck industry. At the same time, the company is also presenting its
broad portfolio of electric trucks in Las Vegas, all of which are
already on the road and in service with customers.
Contacts
Michael Minielly, 562-497-7431
michael.minielly@mbusa.com
Ashley
Gillam, 770-705-3521
ashley.gillam@mbusa.com
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