The first all-new 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class has rolled off the line at the Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant, which is the automaker’s second new compact model following the new B-Class. Mercedes-Benz has also just announced that its next compact model will be a new compact SUV.
The first all-new 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class has rolled off the line at the Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant, which is the automaker’s second new compact model following the new B-Class. Mercedes-Benz has also just announced that its next compact model will be a new compact SUV.
“This start of production marks a further milestone in our Mercedes-Benz 2020 growth strategy. The A-Class represents our offensive in the compact segment”, said Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars. “And there is more to come: The compact SUV will be the third model we will build here in Rastatt.”
The new compact SUV will be built at the same plant as the A-Class.
“Demand for our premium compact cars is so strong that we are going to to introduce a third assembly shift in October 2012”, said Peter Wesp, Head of the Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant. “Our team in Rastatt is doing a fantastic job, and we are very proud of their achievements.” The number of trainee positions has been increased to 70 per year.
