Mercedes-Benz to nix R-Class from U.S. lineup despite being built in Alabama
Filed under: Car Buying, Etc., Crossover, Mercedes-Benz, Diesel, Luxury
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog....-class-628.jpg After years of lackluster sales, Mercedes-Benz is finally pulling the plug on the company's R-Class, at least as far as sales in the United States go. The vehicle will continue to be manufactured at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and exported to markets around the globe. According to Yahoo! Autos, the company has sold just 300 R-Class units nationwide through March of this year despite the fact that the German automaker is having no trouble moving any of its larger SUV models. With R-Class sales bumbling along, Mercedes-Benz says it simply can't maintain a business case for selling the overgrown wagon in the States. As of right now, the company will continue to produce the R-Class through 2015 for sale in Mexico, Canada and China. After that date, Mercedes-Benz will likely replace the vehicle with a new creation based on the bones of the current M-Class.Mercedes-Benz to nix R-Class from U.S. lineup despite being built in Alabama originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments More... Autoblog 03-19-2012 05:58 PM |
Oh well. I wonder what is for dinner tonight....
|
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:48 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website