Mercedes-Benz Canada and its network of highly dedicated and committed dealers reported today that a record-breaking total of 3,286 Mercedes-Benz and smart units were delivered to customers in June. This represents a month-over-month increase of 5.7% or 177additional units, shattering numerous all-time sales records and further propelling the best ever year-to-date total to 16,760 units retailed in the first half of 2011. With a total of 9,682 units delivered throughout the three months ending June 30th, Mercedes-Benz Canada Group also celebrated the best second quarter results ever in the company’s history.
A total of 2,788 Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and luxury light trucks were retailed in June, slightly ahead of June 2010. Mercedes-Benz passenger cars accounted for 1,708 units for the month, up by 6.6% while light trucks results came in at 1,080 units. Overall, total passenger car and luxury light truck sales climbed to 14,503 units for the first half of 2011.
Strong B-Class, C-Class, SLK-Class, E-Class, S-Class, GLK-Class, M-Class and GL-Class model sales contributed to June’s success.
The diesel take rate for luxury light trucks was 74.7% for the month, while permanent all-wheel drive 4MATIC™ units accounted for 74.8% of overall passenger car and light truck sales (excluding smart).
smart reported a total of 215 vehicles sold in June. A total of 1,025 smart fortwos have been retailed so far this year.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter sales continued to expand across Canada in June with a total of 283 units delivered. A six-month cumulative total of 1,232 units is now significantly ahead by 748 units compared to last year’s results at the end of June 2010.
Mercedes-Benz Pre-Owned sales also reported their best month ever with 1,340 vehicles retailed. This represents an increase of 241 units or 21.9% on a monthly basis, and propels the 6-month year-to-date sales to 6,124 units. At the end of the second quarter, Pre-Owned sales were ahead by 19.8% or 616 units compared to the second quarter of 2010.
"Mercedes-Benz Canada continued its exceptional product offensive with the launch of the SLK350 this month. Available now in dealerships across the country, the third generation roadster features a striking new design and impressive technical innovations that continue to set the standard in its class with respect to advanced safety and refined comfort," said Tim A. Reuss, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada. "The new SLK further strengthens our overall vehicle range, which is by far the most impressive ever in the company's history. With exciting designs, innovative technology, and unmatched safety systems, we demonstrate our continued commitment to always offer our customers the absolute best in the automotive industry. When combined with the compelling lease and finance rates from Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, there has never been a better time to visit a Mercedes-Benz dealer and become part of the Mercedes-Benz family."
