If one was to try to count the number of Mercedes-Benz models available using their toes, they would have to get another foot. With so many different options for so many different situations, some vehicles start to lose their meaning after a while. This is especially so in the United States as the German automaker doesn’t hold the kind of market share on American soil as they do in Europe. Because of this, the R-Class wagon will stop being sold in the States but will continue to be built for other areas around the world.
The family hauler still has a decent demand in areas such as Canada, Mexico and China so its life will live on for the time being. Even though it will be manufactured in Alabama, there simply isn’t enough justification to build extra for the U.S. market. According to Yahoo Auto’s Motoramic, Mercedes-Benz spokesman Chrisitan Bokich said that the American R-Class will stop at a 2012. Sales of the wagon have fallen and fast as less than 300 units have been moved through March. “We can no longer make the business case for continuing to offer the R-Class,” said Bokich.
Source: YahooAutos
