TORONTO, Aug. 2, 2019 /CNW/ - Mercedes-Benz Canada and its national dealer network reported sales of 3,996 passenger vehicles, vans, and smarts in July, contributing to a year-to-date total of 26,119 units retailed. In the first seven months of 2019, the top five volume-drivers were the GLC SUV, C-Class Sedan, GLE SUV, GLA, and A-Class Hatch.
In July, Mercedes-Benz Canada retailed 3,507 passenger vehicles, including 1,685 cars and 1,822 SUVs. In the passenger car segment, the E-Class and S-Class families of vehicles saw sales growth of 34.0% and 70.7% respectively, compared to July 2018. With a 73.2% increase in sales over the same period last year, the GLA was one of the top-performers in the luxury light truck segment in July. Year-to-date, the company delivered 10,079 cars and 12,729 luxury light trucks for a total of 22,808 units sold.
Mercedes-Benz Vans delivered 464 units in July, bringing to 3,105 the number of Sprinter, Sprinter Cab Chassis, and Metris vans sold year-to-date. The division was also recognized in three Vincentric Best Fleet Value in Canada award categories. For the fourth year in a row, the Metris Passenger Van won in the Mid-Size Commercial Passenger Van segment and the Metris Cargo Van took top prize in the Mid-Size Commercial Cargo Van segment. For the eighth consecutive year, the Sprinter Cargo Van 2500 Std Roof 144" WB Gas won in the Full-Size 3/4-Ton Cargo Van segment.
25 smart fortwo vehicles were delivered in July.
Mercedes-Benz Canada's Pre-Owned division reported best-ever July sales of Pre-Owned and Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles. Over the course of the month, 1,547 units were delivered (+0.2% compared to July 2018), of which 1,255 were CPO (+12.4% compared to July 2018). In all, 9,864 units were retailed year-to-date, including 8,137 CPO vehicles. CPO penetration has increased by 5.0% year-over-year.
"Mercedes-Benz Canada continued to build momentum in July, with new inventory arriving in showrooms from coast to coast," said Brian D. Fulton, President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada. "Across the dealer network, our team is ready to make this summer memorable for our customers – whether they're looking to experience a breath of fresh air in one of our cabriolets or roadsters, or seeking out the road less travelled in one of our SUVs."
JULY 2019 |
MTD |
YTD |
||||
2019 |
2018 |
% |
2019 |
2018 |
% |
|
Mercedes-Benz |
3,507 |
3,543 |
-1.0 |
22,808 |
26,719 |
-14.6 |
smart |
25 |
31 |
-19.4 |
206 |
213 |
-3.3 |
Mercedes-Benz Vans |
464 |
566 |
-18.0 |
3,105 |
4,053 |
-23.4 |
TOTAL |
3,996 |
4,140 |
-3.5 |
26,119 |
30,985 |
-15.7 |
About Mercedes-Benz Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada is responsible for the sales, marketing, and service of Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG passenger vehicles, Mercedes-Benz Vans, and smart. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. employs approximately 1,200 people in 14 locations across Canada. Through a nationwide network of seven Mercedes-Benz own retail operations and 52 authorized dealerships, Mercedes-Benz Canada sold 49,758 vehicles in 2018. This positioned Mercedes-Benz as the top luxury manufacturer in Canada for the fifth consecutive year.
SOURCE Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.
Lindsay Archibald, 416-847-7563, [email protected]; Further information from Mercedes-Benz Canada is available at media.mercedes-benz.ca.
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