The Mercedes-Benz Metris will drop from the company’s US lineup later next year. Production of the four-cylinder engine that powers it ends, and with it comes the little-sold minivan.
The Metris is not the only victim of this decision, according to the new Automotive News report. The engine also powers the largest Sprinter minivan in the lineup, but the model won’t completely disappear here. Mercedes will continue to sell the diesel-powered Sprinter. The publication obtained the memo from the dealership that outlines the changes.
The memo allegedly states that Mercedes will stop offering the gas-powered Metris and Sprinter at the end of the third quarter of 2023. It’s unclear whether this affects the company’s contract with the US Postal Service to deliver thousands of vans to the government agency. AThe source said Mercedes plans to honor the deal.
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Motor1.com has contacted Mercedes-Benz to confirm details of the memo. We will update the story if we have any news.
The Metris was never a strong seller in the United States, with smaller competitors like the Ford Transit Connect racking up significantly more sales. Mercedes offers the Metris in other markets under the Vito nameplate.
The Metris first went on sale in the United States in 2015. The midsize van received a minor update for 2021, pairing a new nine-speed transmission with the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. 0 liters which has been preserved. Mercedes has offered the 208-hp (152-kilowatt) minivan in two wheelbases and with more equipment to broaden its appeal, but Mercedes is making changes as it prepares for its all-electric future.
The company is already working on the new all-electric eSprinter it will build in the United States. There aren’t many details available, but the company will offer three different battery options for the EV.
Consumers no longer flock to pickup trucks as they once did, choosing crossovers and SUVs, but the vehicles continue to play a vital role for businesses, government agencies and various commercial sectors that don’t need a van to transport things. They also make excellent motorhomes, which have grown in popularity over the past few years.
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The Mercedes-Benz Metris will drop from the company’s US lineup later next year. Production of the four-cylinder engine that powers it ends, and with it comes the little-sold minivan.
The Metris is not the only victim of this decision, according to the new Automotive News report. The engine also powers the largest Sprinter minivan in the lineup, but the model won’t completely disappear here. Mercedes will continue to sell the diesel-powered Sprinter. The publication obtained the memo from the dealership that outlines the changes.
The memo allegedly states that Mercedes will stop offering the gas-powered Metris and Sprinter at the end of the third quarter of 2023. It’s unclear whether this affects the company’s contract with the US Postal Service to deliver thousands of vans to the government agency. AThe source said Mercedes plans to honor the deal.
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Motor1.com has contacted Mercedes-Benz to confirm details of the memo. We will update the story if we have any news.
The Metris was never a strong seller in the United States, with smaller competitors like the Ford Transit Connect racking up significantly more sales. Mercedes offers the Metris in other markets under the Vito nameplate.
The Metris first went on sale in the United States in 2015. The midsize van received a minor update for 2021, pairing a new nine-speed transmission with the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. 0 liters which has been preserved. Mercedes has offered the 208-hp (152-kilowatt) minivan in two wheelbases and with more equipment to broaden its appeal, but Mercedes is making changes as it prepares for its all-electric future.
The company is already working on the new all-electric eSprinter it will build in the United States. There aren’t many details available, but the company will offer three different battery options for the EV.
Consumers no longer flock to pickup trucks as they once did, choosing crossovers and SUVs, but the vehicles continue to play a vital role for businesses, government agencies and various commercial sectors that don’t need a van to transport things. They also make excellent motorhomes, which have grown in popularity over the past few years.
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