Mercedes-Benz India posts file half-yearly gross sales at 9,262 items

erman luxurious carmaker Mercedes-Benz on Monday reported a 9 per cent progress in gross sales at 9,262 items in India within the first half of 2024, its highest ever half-yearly gross sales within the nation, driving on sturdy demand throughout classes and availability of quantity modelsThe firm had posted gross sales of 8,528 items within the January-June interval of 2023, which was its earlier highest half-yearly gross sales, Mercedes-Benz India mentioned in a press release.It plans to launch six new merchandise within the second half (H2) of 2024.SUV penetration was at 55 per cent in H1 2024, whereas the TEV (top-end car) section priced above Rs 1.5 crore comprised 25 per cent of whole gross sales, it added.The SUV section noticed strong efficiency from the GLA, GLC, GLE and GLS fashions, whereas the sedan portfolio comprising the A-Class, C-Class, outgoing LWB E-Class and S-Class topped buyer choice for luxurious sedans, it added.The BEV (battery electrical car) portfolio grew by 60 per cent in H1 24, comprising 5 per cent of whole gross sales volumes, Mercedes-Benz India mentioned.“New and up to date merchandise, elevated buyer expertise at retail and ease of possession, mixed with constructive buyer sentiments boosted our best-ever H1 gross sales efficiency,” Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director & CEO Santosh Iyer mentioned.The corporate additional mentioned availability of quantity fashions additionally performed an element in delivering file gross sales within the first half of this yr.On the outlook for the remainder of the yr, Iyer mentioned, “We now have new merchandise developing for the upcoming festive season. So we really feel we must always be capable to shut the yr with a double-digit progress as projected earlier.”