• About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
  • Login
The Vaultz News
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • General News
    • Education
    • Health
    • Opinions
  • Economics
    • Economy
    • Finance
      • Banking
      • Insurance
      • Pension
    • Securities/Markets
  • Business
    • Agribusiness
    • Vaultz Business
    • Extractives/Energy
    • Real Estate
  • World
    • Africa
    • America
    • Europe
    • UK
    • USA
    • Asia
    • Around the Globe
  • Innovation
    • Technology
    • Wheels
  • Entertainment
  • 20MOBPL2DNew
  • Jobs & Scholarships
    • Job Vacancies
    • Scholarships
No Result
View All Result
The Vaultz News
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • General News
    • Education
    • Health
    • Opinions
  • Economics
    • Economy
    • Finance
      • Banking
      • Insurance
      • Pension
    • Securities/Markets
  • Business
    • Agribusiness
    • Vaultz Business
    • Extractives/Energy
    • Real Estate
  • World
    • Africa
    • America
    • Europe
    • UK
    • USA
    • Asia
    • Around the Globe
  • Innovation
    • Technology
    • Wheels
  • Entertainment
  • 20MOBPL2DNew
  • Jobs & Scholarships
    • Job Vacancies
    • Scholarships
No Result
View All Result
The Vaultz News
No Result
View All Result

Sad News for Mercedes-Benz Wagon Lovers As the Company Sets to Stop Production

January 14, 2022
Stephen M.CbyStephen M.C
in Wheels, Innovation, Technology
0
Sad News for Mercedes-Benz Wagon Lovers As the Company Sets to Stop Production

Mercedes-Benz Interior

The German automobile maker, Mercedes-Benz Corporation is reportedly looking to end the production of its traditional Mercedes-Benz wagons to focus on SUVs by the end of 2030.

According to a new report from Automobilwoche, Mercedes has alternative ideas. The German publication predicts Mercedes-Benz will discontinue all wagon models by 2030, meaning beloved vehicles like the 2022 Mercedes-AMG E63 Wagon may only have until the end of the decade to exist.

The next-generation E-Class is reportedly slated to arrive in 2030, and will not spawn a wagon variant. Mercedes may keep the E-Class All-Terrain alive, as the latest C-Class was revealed in the high-riding wagon style. We could see the wagon purge start in 2025 when the CLA is replaced without a Shooting Brake variant.

RelatedPosts

New Whitepaper Outlines Growth For Ghana, Ivory Coast Auto Aftermarkets

Toyota Offers to Buy Back bZ4X EVs With Falling Wheels

Suzuki Maruti Makes a Comeback with Revamped Grand Vitara

Automobilwoche observed that the reason may be because there “isn’t enough demand for the station wagon… in the mega-markets of the USA and China.”

However, it is unclear if Mercedes will only axe the wagons in those markets or if it will kill them altogether. On the other hand, Europe is still big on wagons, with the more powerful versions consistently selling well.

As a result of Mercedes-Benz intention to oust the wagon from the system, the new C-Class, which is due this year, won’t have a wagon option. Same goes for the next-generation E-Class, which is scheduled to debut in a year or two.

A wagon lover reacting to the news, expressed his disappointment, saying, “We don’t even get the E 63 S Estate here, which is a bit of a shame, considering it will be the last time the model will be built.”

G MERCEDES BENZ G CLASS 1 1
Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon

Mercedes to focus on SUVs

Speaking on the development, Mercedes Chief Technology Officer, Markus Schafer, indicated that the German automaker is grappling with how to balance the space and practicality buyers love about SUVs with size and aerodynamics to achieve the best range possible. The Officer hinted that Mercedes “may significantly change the shape of SUVs as we know them today, adopting a more coupe-like design to maximize aerodynamic efficiency.”

It is often preached that the wagon body style is perfect for an Electric Vehicle (EV) because it bundles a long wheelbase, where carmakers can pack lots of batteries, with a lower ride height for maximum efficiency. Sadly, wagon sales have dwindled in recent years and it doesn’t make sense for Mercedes to invest in a niche vehicle segment.

Compare that to the SUV range of the GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, G-Class, EQA and EQC. Plus any SUV-coupe variants. It’s pretty clear where Mercedes thinks the money is. Somehow, this is interesting, because rival Audi has consistently pulled sales with its wagon offerings.

According to Automobilwoche, Mercedes may not see the value in offering an electric wagon, but Volkswagen has already teased a possible EV model with the ID. Space Vizzion Concept. Volkswagen is yet to make any production announcements regarding the Space Vizzion, though design elements from it may arrive on the upcoming Aero B sedan.  

For now, the only electric wagon models in the market belong to Porsche, the Taycan Cross Turismo and Sport Turismo. “We hope other automakers will join Porsche by offering more long-roof EVs.”

Volvo made headlines recently when it announced that sedans and wagons will still play a role in the automaker’s line-up, even as it shifts towards electrification.

READ ALSO: I’m Highly Impressed With Work Done- Benito Bio to Sehwi Forestry Commission

Tags: Mercedes-BenzWagon

Related Posts

New Whitepaper Outlines Growth For Ghana, Ivory Coast Auto Aftermarkets
Innovation

New Whitepaper Outlines Growth For Ghana, Ivory Coast Auto Aftermarkets

August 15, 2022
Toyota Offers to Buy Back bZ4X EVs With Falling Wheels
Wheels

Toyota Offers to Buy Back bZ4X EVs With Falling Wheels

August 9, 2022
Suzuki Maruti Makes a Comeback with Revamped Grand Vitara
Wheels

Suzuki Maruti Makes a Comeback with Revamped Grand Vitara

July 26, 2022
Ford Recalls Mustang Mach-E electric SUV Over Battery Safety Concerns
Wheels

Ford Recalls Mustang Mach-E electric SUV Over Battery Safety Concerns

July 15, 2022
Hyundai Venue Compact SUV Given Midlife Makeover
Wheels

Hyundai Venue Compact SUV Given Midlife Makeover

June 30, 2022
Toyota Hits Back At Critics Over the Company’s  Delay in EV Migration
Wheels

Toyota Hits Back At Critics Over the Company’s Delay in EV Migration

June 22, 2022

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Previous Post

Industrial Relations Isn’t Built Around Tension- Austin Gameh

Next Post

Surging Electricity Demand Puts Pressure on Power Systems Around the World

Sign up for The Vaultz analytic wire

Get weekly news analysis from top editors at The Vaultz and stay informed on trending economic and business issues from across the globe.
Ghana Stock Exchange is Africa’s Third Worst Performing Stock Market as Nigeria Exchange Emerges Best Performer
Uncategorized

Market Activities on GSE Goes Up in July

by Stephen M.CAugust 17, 2022
MPC To Hold An Emergency Meeting Today To Review Recent Developments In The Economy
Economy

MPC To Hold An Emergency Meeting Today To Review Recent Developments In The Economy

by Stephen KotochieAugust 17, 2022
Executive Secretary of Vehicle and Assets Dealers Union of Ghana (VADUG), Frank Atanley Kofigah, has called on government to ensure that industry players and stakeholders are protected under the scheduled implementation of the Customs Amendment Act 2020 (Act 891) effective September 1, 2022.
General News

VADUG Urges Government To Halt Passage Of Customs Amendment Act 2020

by Angeller AshongAugust 17, 2022
Prioritise AfCFTA Over Other Third-party States In External Trade Negotiations- Wamkele
Vaultz Business

Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Urges Member-states to Domesticate Continental Trade Treaty

by Stephen M.CAugust 16, 2022
I Am Grateful For Your Compassion And Unending Devotion- Adwoa Safo To President Akufo-Addo
General News

I’m Grateful For Your Compassion And Unending Devotion- Adwoa Safo To President Akufo-Addo

by Angeller AshongAugust 16, 2022
Germany Sends 6 Fighter Jets To Singapore
Europe

Germany’s 6 Fighter Jets Lands In Singapore, Ready To Fly To Southeast Asia

by Stephen KotochieAugust 16, 2022
Ghana Stock Exchange is Africa’s Third Worst Performing Stock Market as Nigeria Exchange Emerges Best Performer
MPC To Hold An Emergency Meeting Today To Review Recent Developments In The Economy
Executive Secretary of Vehicle and Assets Dealers Union of Ghana (VADUG), Frank Atanley Kofigah, has called on government to ensure that industry players and stakeholders are protected under the scheduled implementation of the Customs Amendment Act 2020 (Act 891) effective September 1, 2022.
Prioritise AfCFTA Over Other Third-party States In External Trade Negotiations- Wamkele
I Am Grateful For Your Compassion And Unending Devotion- Adwoa Safo To President Akufo-Addo
Germany Sends 6 Fighter Jets To Singapore
Snow
FIND OUT MORE

The Vaultz News

Copyright © 2021 The Vaultz News. All rights reserved.

Navigate Site

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • General News
    • Education
    • Health
    • Opinions
  • Economics
    • Economy
    • Finance
      • Banking
      • Insurance
      • Pension
    • Securities/Markets
  • Business
    • Agribusiness
    • Vaultz Business
    • Extractives/Energy
    • Real Estate
  • World
    • Africa
    • America
    • Europe
    • UK
    • USA
    • Asia
    • Around the Globe
  • Innovation
    • Technology
    • Wheels
  • Entertainment
  • 20MOBPL2D
  • Jobs & Scholarships
    • Job Vacancies
    • Scholarships

Copyright © 2021 The Vaultz News. All rights reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In