SHANGHAI, April 21--PRNewswire-AsiaNet/InfoQuest
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The German Luxury Brand presents four new Models at this year's
International Auto Show in Shanghai and announces local production of C- and
E-Class in China in the second half of 2005. The star of Mercedes-Benz's
presentation is the Grand Sports Tourer R-Class. It is complemented by the new
Compact Sports Tourer B-Class, the updated CLK-Class and the new M-Class Sport
Utility Vehicle.
"Already today, Mercedes-Benz offers 14 models lines in China. Our product
range is the broadest in the premium and luxury segments. With the start of
local production in a new plant in Beijing we will further strengthen our
long-term commitment in this important market", states Dr. Thomas Weber,
Member of the DaimlerChrysler Board responsible for Research and Technology
and Development of Mercedes Car Group at the Mercedes-Benz press conference in
Shanghai."
Mercedes-Benz's highlight: the new R-Class
Just a few weeks after its world premiere in New York the Grand Sports
Tourer R-Class was also enthusiastically received in Shanghai. Dr. Weber: "I'm
convinced that the car's innovative concept of "Dynamic Space" will be very
popular among the demanding and trendsetting Chinese customers. It combines
versatility and attractive design with luxury limousine-comfort and highest
safety standards into a class of its own."
The B-Class interprets the Sports Tourer concept and benefits in a more
compact format. Just like its bigger brother it combines the advantages of
established car segments. Despite the compact size with an over-all length of
4.27 m the B-Class' passengers can enjoy class-leading interior dimensions and
exemplary versatility.
Mercedes-Benz will introduce the new R-, M-, CLK-Class to China over the
course of the coming months. The B-Class will at first be offered to selected
markets in Asia. "Starting here at the Auto Shanghai 2005 we will monitor the
Chinese public's interest in our Compact Sports Tourer. If the consumer's and
media reactions are positive we can certainly imagine to also offer the B-
Class in China in due time," explains Dr. Weber.
Contact:
Global Product Communications Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars
Wolfgang Zanker, tel.: +49-711-17-75847
[email protected]
Jorg Zwilling, tel.: +49-711-17-75849
[email protected]
Internet site
Further news and photos from DaimlerChrysler is available by visiting:
http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com
Further information on the R-Class can be found by visiting:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/grandsportstourer
SOURCE: Mercedes-Benz
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