Mercedes-Benz Canada Starts the Year Off Well in 2017 with Record-Breaking January
TORONTO, Feb. 2, 2017 /CNW/ - Mercedes-Benz Canada and its national dealer network are delighted to report the company's best-ever January sales results, with a total of 3,752 units sold representing a significant increase of 28.4% over January 2016. These impressive results continue to foster the company's unswerving growth, which in 2016 positioned Mercedes-Benz Canada as the number one luxury manufacturer in Canada for the third consecutive year.
A total of 3,240 luxury light trucks and passenger cars were delivered in the first month of 2017, representing a growth of 23.5% month-over-month. January was characterized by strong sales across the passenger car segment, which saw 1,572 vehicles delivered for an increase of 44.0% over the same period last year. The unabated popularity of the overall C-Class contributed to these strong results, with 673 units delivered representing a 65.8% increase over January 2016, while other highlights included month-over-month growth of 54.5 % for the S-Class and of 80.8% for the CLA.
The number of luxury light trucks delivered also grew in January, with 1,668 units sold for an 8.9% month-over-month increase. These gains were bolstered by strong sales of the GLA and GLC, which saw notable month-over-month increases of 71.1% and 45.6%, respectively.
In the wake of a praiseworthy 2016, Mercedes-Benz Vans continued its upward trajectory with 496 units sold in January, for an impressive month-over-month increase of 81.0%. The number of Sprinter vans delivered increased from 203 sales in January 2016 to 407 in January 2017.
16 smart fortwo vehicles were delivered in January.
In the first month of 2017, the Mercedes-Benz Pre-Owned division reported sales of 967 units, up from 906 over the same period in 2016, representing an increase of 6.7%. Certified Pre-Owned sales saw a likewise month-over-month increase, with overall penetration rising from 74.7% in January 2016 to 79.9% January 2017, for a growth of 5.2%.
"From the planned launch of nearly twenty new models to an increase in inventories for high-demand vehicles – not to mention a fantastic range of newly facelifted models – Mercedes-Benz Canada's employees and our dealer network have every reason to be excited about the year ahead," said Brian D. Fulton, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada. "Mercedes-AMG's 50th anniversary celebrations are certainly adding to our collective anticipation, and we'll have many opportunities to share even more iconic vehicles with a vast Canadian audience at this year's auto shows. We've already unveiled the new Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe, the Mercedes-AMG C 63 Cabriolet and the highly conspicuous G 550 4x4² at the Salon International de l'Auto de Montréal, and are looking forward to unveiling four more vehicles at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. I am delighted to have started the year in such a positive manner, and I don't mind saying that we have no intention of slackening this momentum."
January 2017 |
MTD |
YTD |
||||
2017 |
2016 |
% |
2017 |
2016 |
% |
|
Mercedes-Benz Vehicles |
3,240 |
2,624 |
23.5 |
3,240 |
2,624 |
23.5 |
smart |
16 |
25 |
-36.0 |
16 |
25 |
-36.0 |
Mercedes-Benz Vans |
496 |
274 |
81.0 |
496 |
274 |
81.0 |
TOTAL |
3,752 |
2,923 |
28.4 |
3,752 |
2,923 |
28.4 |
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 47 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.
SOURCE Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.
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