Mercedes-Benz Canada reports sustained momentum in August

TORONTO, Sept. 5, 2017 /CNW/ - Mercedes-Benz Canada and its national dealer network are pleased to report the delivery of 4,241 vehicles in August, a 6.0% growth over the same period in 2016. The company has retailed 35,047 units year-to-date, an increase of 9.4% year-over-year.

In August, Mercedes-Benz Canada retailed 1,782 passenger cars (+3.3%), thanks in part to strong sales of the E-Class Coupe (+211.1%) and Sedan (+105.8%). Year-to-date, 15,715 units were delivered in the segment (+9.2%), bolstered by sales of the C-Class and E-Class families of vehicles, which were up by 20.5% and 20.2%, respectively.

Over the course of the month, the number of luxury light trucks sold reached 1,946 units (+20.9%), supported in part by strong sales of the GLC SUV (+36.0) and the G-Class (+515.8%). The segment has seen a year-to-date increase of 14.6%, with a total of 14,798 units delivered.

With 488 units sold, Mercedes-Benz Vans reported a sales increase of 27.1% over August 2016. Year-to-date, the division delivered 4,290 units (+13.2%), buoyed by healthy sales of the Sprinter Cab Chassis (+88.7%) and the Metris Passenger and Cargo Vans (+39.4%).

25 smart fortwo vehicles were delivered in August.

In August, the Mercedes-Benz Pre-Owned division continued to deliver record-breaking results: 1,554 units were retailed throughout the month (+12.7%), of which 1,222 were Certified Pre-Owned (+10.4), representing a best-ever August on both counts. Year-to-date, 11,579 pre-owned vehicles were retailed (+7.4%), which included sales of 8,715 Certified Pre-Owned units (+6.1%).

"Steady growth throughout the summer has placed Mercedes-Benz Canada in a strong position as we head into the busy fall months," says Brian D. Fulton, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada. "Across the dealer network, our team is ready to help our customers explore the exceptional range of new products arriving on showroom floors, to guide them through our extensive array of services, and to continue to support the momentum that we have built over the course of this year."

About Mercedes-Benz Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of the Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG passenger vehicles, Mercedes-Benz Vans and smart. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. employs approximately 1,500 people in 21 locations across Canada. Through a nationwide network of 11 Mercedes-Benz owned retail operations and 48 authorized dealerships, Mercedes-Benz Canada sold 48,320 vehicles in 2016. This represents the best year ever for the company and has positioned Mercedes-Benz as the top luxury manufacturer in Canada for the third consecutive year.                       

Further information from Mercedes-Benz Canada is available at www.media.mercedes-benz.ca.

SOURCE Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.