Mercedes-Benz executives showing off the new E-Class cars. They are (from left) Weidner, Raine, Mike Ponnaz from aftersales and Heinrich Schromm from sales and marketing.
Summary
> The E 350 e is equipped with product highlights such as AIR BODY CONTROL, Pre-Entry Climate Control system and an advanced energy recuperation mode, adding up to a truly exceptional driving comfort.
> The E 350 e AMG Line lends a commanding presence with its distinctive and striking designthrough the AMG body styling and 19-inch AMG five-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels and the dynamic sporty interior with the AMG sports steering wheel.
> The E 350 e Exclusive Line with its classic Mercedes look and an interior appeal that carries the modern luxury hallmark of the Mercedes-Benz craftsmanship, featuring high-grade materials such as Nappa leather upholstery and best in class features including the Burmester surround sound system and Widescreen Cockpit.
> Limited to 60 units, E 350 e Edition 60 features exclusive and luxurious options including 19-inch 6-spoke light alloy wheels, Exclusive Line interior with designo piano lacquer in black with flowing lines, designo two-tone macchiato beige and saddle brown interior, key in high-gloss white with ornamental surround in matt chrome, and the exclusive Edition 60 badge.
PEKAN: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Sdn Bhd expects to boost its sales this year with the launch of its plug-in hybrid cars, said sales and marketing vice-president Mark Raine.
Raine said the new E-Class versions — E350 AMG Line, E350e Exclusive Line and E350e Edition 60 — would complement the company's E-Class portfolio or energy-efficient vehicles.
The E350e Exclusive Line, priced from RM392,888, features the classic Mercedes look, while the E350e AMG Line (RM395,888) features a sporty interior.
The E350e Edition 60 (RM408,888) is limited to only 60 units, the E350e Edition 60 (RM408,888) features exclusive and luxurious options including 19-inch 6-spoke light alloy wheels and Exclusive Line interior package.
"With the launch of our newest technology leader, we underline our leadership position in the premium market to reach yet another milestone in superior hybrid technology," he told reporters during a briefing on the company's third-quarter performance here on Thursday.
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Raine said with the launch of these models, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia would start by placing three charging stations at the Bangsar Shopping Centre and more would be set up later.
He said for the past nine months of this year, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia was able to deliver 8,771 vehicles to customers, a similar number recorded in the same period last year.
The company was optimistic that sales in 2017 would surpass last year's record of 11,779 cars, he said.
"As the premium market leader, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia is confident of the growth potential in the local car market.
"Based on this positive outlook, we continue to invest substantially in developing key areas including talent, technology, production and service as well as providing further employment possibilities and people development," he said.
He said the company had invested RM1 billion in the country, in the production, sales, training and distribution channels.
Excluding Thursday's launch, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has introduced 13 new models for the first nine months of 2017. It is expected to launch another new model in a few weeks' time.
