So far, 2016 is shaping up to be the year of the Mercedes. Sales are up as of June while the rest of the industry seems to be in a slump. BMW saw a 6.4% decrease in sales while Lexus, their largest rival, experienced a 10% decline in sales. Despite the tumultuous sales for luxury autos the first two quarters, Mercedes-Benz has managed to stay afloat with over 8,500 more units sold than the runner-up, Lexus. New and pre-owned Mercedes in Homewood, AL, in particular, have received renewed interested this year, especially their off-road and utility models. The G-Wagen Made famous by American celebrities fleeing the paparazzi, the G-Wagen was originally designed for military use. The new 2017 G350d Professional model, keeping to the series’ roots, will forgo some the usual interior luxury features in favor of raising the bar for more grueling off-road applications. With a modified suspension, increased ground clearance, and light alloy wheels, the new G-Wagen promises to take you where no luxury vehicle has gone before. It is competitively priced at around $90,000. The Metris Introduced earlier this year, the Mercedes Metris passenger and cargo vans took aim at the commercial industry. For the last few years, the Ford Transit has been the vehicle of choice for plumbers, electricians, and hotel shuttles because of its 22 miles per gallon rating. The Metris is powered by a 2L, four-cylinder, turbocharged engine that makes over 200 hp. You can definitely feel the 258 pounds of torque, especially when maneuvering through highway traffic. Although shorter than its competitor, the Chevy Express, the Metris has the biggest payload capacity in the industry now, setting the bar at 2,500 pounds. The Metris comes with Mercedes durability and reliability for a competitive price when compared to the Transit and the Express. Test drive a new or preowned mercedes in Homewood, AL, at your local dealer.
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