Tax breaks continue for Mercedes-Benz hybrids, no price hikes

By CARSIFU | 4 January 2016


KUALA LUMPUR: Locally assembled Mercedes-Benz hybrid cars, namely the S400L Hybrid and E300 BlueTec Hybrid, continue to enjoy import duty and excise tax exemptions.

Prices for the 3.5-litre S400L Hybrid and 2.2-litre E300 BlueTec Hybrid with AMG Line are RM598,888 and RM338,888 respectively.

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In a statement, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia president and and CEO Dr Claus Weidner said, "We are delighted to have been granted an extension on duty exemptions."

Since 2003, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has invested over RM800mil for assembly and retail operations in the country.

The company's vice president of passenger cars (sales and marketing) Mark Raine said there would be no increase in prices for Mercedes-Benz cars at the moment.

"We will continue to monitor all influencing factors. Also, given the success we have seen with the Mercedes-Benz hybrids, we are always examining the possibility of expanding our range of vehicles here," said Raine.

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