Coming off its twelfth year of consecutive sales increases, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported sales of 12,469 new vehicles for January 2006, up three percent from last January.
Volume for the month was lead by the C-Class with 3,098 units, closely followed by the E-Class with 2,465 new vehicle sales. The new generation M-Class made the highest gains with 1,962 new vehicle sales, a 100 percent increase over January 2005.
In 2005, Mercedes-Benz significantly enhanced its competitive presence in the luxury light truck market with the launch of an all-new design of its popular M-Class model line and took advantage of the opportunity to create a new segment with the introduction of its R-Class, Grand Sports Tourer. Sales for Mercedes vehicles in the luxury light truck segment continue to gain momentum with a 156.6 % increase over January 2005. In 2006, the company plans to continue to expand its presence in the luxury light truck segment with the introduction of the GL-Class.
In February, the flagship 2007 S-Class, which has shaped the upper echelon of the luxury market for five decades, arrives in Mercedes dealerships across the company.
Separately, the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned vehicle program reported sales of 3,066 units, a 12.9 percent decrease versus the previous January.