Toronto, Mar 01, 2007
- Diesel models sales soar
Mercedes-Benz Canada reported today that a total of 1,078 units were registered for the month. On the Mercedes-Benz side, 984 units were delivered representing a gain of 56 units or a 6% increase compared to February 2006 while we saw a year-to-date growth of 19.5%. A total of 94 smart fortwos were sold this month.
Strong B-Class, C-Class, M-Class and Diesel models contributed to this February?s success. The four Mercedes-Benz Diesel model line-up which includes the E320 BLUETEC, ML320 CDI, R320 CDI and GL320 CDI accounted for 41% of the combined volume of those four respective classes.
Total Mercedes-Benz passenger car sales were up by 3.3% for the month and ahead by 220 units or 19.3% on a year-to-date basis, bringing the total to 1,357 units for the first two months of the year.
On the luxury light truck side, the M-Class, R-Class and GL-Class continued to show growth with a combined 14.9% increase over last February and a 19.9% increase against year-to-date 2006.
Marcus Breitschwerdt, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada said, ? Our four Mercedes-Benz diesel models generated remarkable sales results in February. Earlier this month, we also won the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada?s award for Best Technology for our BLUETEC diesel technology. Our smart fortwos equipped with diesel engines continue to sell well. The overall results confirm that Canadians across the country are most definitely eager to support our commitment to clean diesel technology.?
