India’s largest luxurious automobile maker Mercedes-Benz India has reported a document Q2 CY2022 gross sales (Apri-June) with 3,551 vehicles being delivered. For the primary half of the yr, the corporate retailed 7,573 items a development of 56 per cent albeit a low base yr in the past. This too actually, is without doubt one of the best-performance for the corporate in India.
The firm attributes the document Q2 gross sales on the again of recent product launches, sustained demand for current services, and an distinctive omni-channel buyer journey created by Retail of the Future technique.
Mercedes-Benz India states that the document gross sales for Q2 had been achieved regardless of vital headwinds confronted in type of persevering with international provide facet challenges resulting in longer ready durations and steady improve in working prices. Furthermore, Mercedes-Benz ended Q2 2022 with the highest-ever order financial institution of greater than 6,000 items and it goals to supply extra vehicles and cut back the present ready listing for its merchandise.
Martin Schwenk, MD and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India mentioned, “Our highest ever Q2 is a result of the positive customer sentiments, a young product portfolio across segments and successful roll-out of Retail of the Future. This sales record becomes even more significant against the backdrop of continued supply side challenges, triggered by global developments and also local market challenges. It is highly satisfying to witness the unmatched aspiration and desire for a Mercedes-Benz, resulting in consistent demand for our attractive products across segments and body types.”
“Though we expect the semi-conductor shortage to continue in coming months, it remains our endeavour to scale up our production and deliver the cars to the customers and reduce the waiting period. We have a solid order bank of more than 6,000 cars which makes our market outlook very positive. Q3 will be highly exciting as we line-up some of the most anticipated Mercedes-Benz models from our global portfolio, for our Indian customers, creating a completely new benchmark.”
Current waitlist of key CKD fashions (relying on markets):
Sedans: A-Class Limousine: 2-3 months | C-Class: 2-3 months | E-Class: 2-3 months | S-Class: 3 months S-Class Maybach S 580: 4-5 months
SUVs: GLA: 4-5 months | GLC: 1-2 months | GLE: 4 months | GLS: 10-11 months
Source: www.financialexpress.com”