The sporty and stylish GLC SUV continued to resonate with Canadian consumers and led in overall Q3 2022 volume, with 2,157 units of the coupe and SUV models retailed (+27.0% compared to Q3 2021). This makes the GLC SUV the top selling Mercedes-Benz vehicle in Canada in 2022 to date. Other strong performers included the luxurious GLE SUV (+4.4% compared to Q3 2021 sales of the coupe and SUV models), full-size premium GLS SUV (+21.4% compared to Q3 2021) and the iconic G-Class (+40.8% compared to Q3 2021). On the passenger car side, the A-Class performed well (+36.1% compared to Q3 2021 sales of the hatch and sedan models), and demand was exceptional for the top-end EQS 580 4MATIC sedan, as well as the all-new Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4MATIC+ Roadster.
In Q3 2022, Mercedes-Benz Canada's Pre-Owned division delivered 3,420 total pre-owned units (-23.3% compared to Q3 2021). Of those total sales 3,298 were certified pre-owned (CPO) units, for a Q3 2022 CPO penetration rate of 96.4% - the strongest quarterly penetration reach ever.
Mercedes-Benz Vans Canada continued its outstanding 2022 performance with another strong quarter (+10.8% compared to Q3 2021). In Q3 2022, the division retailed 1,627 Sprinter and Metris vans, compared to 1,469 in Q3 2021. This performance positions Mercedes-Benz Vans Canada for a strong final quarter of 2022.
"On behalf of Mercedes-Benz Canada, I want to thank our national dealer network, employees and our customers for their continued support this past quarter," said Andreas Tetzloff, President and CEO, Mercedes-Benz Canada. "In a challenging environment, demand remained strong and we saw excellent results across many of our products, including the GLC SUV, GLS SUV, EQS sedan and the all-new Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4MATIC+ Roadster. We look forward to an exciting final quarter of 2022 as we begin to welcome the next wave of Mercedes-EQ products, including the EQS SUV, EQB SUV and EQE sedan."
SALES |
Q3 |
YTD Totals |
2022 |
2021 |
% |
2022 |
2021 |
% |
Mercedes-Benz Vehicles |
7,926 |
8,223 |
-3.6 |
22,761 |
24,434 |
-6.8 |
Mercedes-Benz Vans |
1,626 |
1,469 |
+10.7 |
4,816 |
3,788 |
+27.2 |
TOTAL |
9,552 |
9,692 |
-1.4 |
27,577 |
28,222 |
-2.3 |
About Mercedes-Benz Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service of Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Maybach and Mercedes-EQ passenger vehicles, as well as Mercedes-Benz Vans. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Mercedes-Benz Canada employs approximately 250 people across Canada. Through a nationwide network of 59 authorized dealerships, Mercedes-Benz Canada sold 36,240 vehicles in 2021. This positioned Mercedes-Benz as the top luxury manufacturer in Canada for the eighth consecutive year.
Further information from Mercedes-Benz Canada is available at media.mercedes-benz.ca
SOURCE Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.
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