TORONTO, July 3, 2019 /CNW/ - Mercedes-Benz Canada and its national dealer network reported sales of 4,001 passenger vehicles, vans, and smarts in June, contributing to a second-quarter total of 11,846 units retailed. Year-to-date, the company has delivered 22,123 vehicles. Throughout 2019, the GLC SUV has been Mercedes-Benz Canada's top volume-driver, followed by the C-Class Sedan, GLE SUV, GLA and A-Class Hatch.
In June, Mercedes-Benz Canada retailed 3,491 passenger vehicles, including 1,576 cars and 1,915 SUVs. During the second quarter, 10,320 units were sold, of which 4,621 were cars and 5,699 were luxury light trucks. Year-to-date sales of 19,301 reflected roughly the same division in units retailed between the two segments, with 8,394 passenger cars (43% of total sales) and 10,907 SUVs (57% of total sales) delivered.
Mercedes-Benz Vans delivered 475 units in June and 1390 units in the second quarter. Year-to-date, the division sold 2,641 Sprinter, Sprinter Cab Chassis, and Metris vans.
35 smart fortwo vehicles were delivered in June.
Mercedes-Benz Canada's Pre-Owned division delivered 1,518 units over the course of the month, contributing to a second-quarter total of 4,476 vehicles sold. Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) penetration reached 84.6% (1,284 units) in June and 85.4% (3,822 units) in the second quarter. Year-to-date, the division retailed 8,317 vehicles, of which 6,882 were CPO. Year-over-year, CPO penetration has increased by 4.3%.
"The summer driving season is here and our inventory levels are returning to normal," said Brian D. Fulton, President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada. "We've got a lot to look forward to as the warm weather continues and model year 2020 vehicles arrive in showrooms throughout the coming months."
JUNE 2019 |
MTD |
YTD |
||||
2019 |
2018 |
% |
2019 |
2018 |
% |
|
Mercedes-Benz |
3,491 |
4,226 |
-17.4 |
19,301 |
23,176 |
-16.7 |
smart |
35 |
43 |
-18.6 |
181 |
182 |
-0.5 |
Mercedes-Benz Vans |
475 |
678 |
-29.9 |
2,641 |
3,487 |
-24.3 |
TOTAL |
4,001 |
4,947 |
-19.1 |
22,123 |
26,845 |
-17.6 |
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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