Exemptions for Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Hybrid Vehicles Continue
The first working Monday of the new year brings good news!
Leading premium car maker, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, announced today that its locally assembled luxury hybrid vehicles – the S400L Hybrid and E300 BlueTec Hybrid, have received an extension on import duty and excise tax exemptions.
So for the moment, Mercedes-Benz hybrids remain an attractive proposition.
“We are delighted to have been granted an extension on duty exemptions and can continue to offer our discerning Malaysian customers with leading hybrid and Energy-Efficient Vehicles (EEVs) at attractive prices. The locally produced hybrids are certainly a testament to the close cooperation between Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and our local automotive stakeholders, in terms of both product and technological know-how. In our commitment to the Malaysian automotive market and our customers, we have invested in a sustainable manner into our production plant and have brought in the suitable technology geared to support the nation’s aspirations of becoming an EEV hub,” said Mercedes-Benz Malaysia President and CEO, Dr Claus Weidner.
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, Vice President, Passenger Cars Sales and Marketing, Mark Raine, added, “Given the success we have seen with the Mercedes-Benz Hybrids and our quest to contribute towards making Malaysia a hub for EEVs, we are always examining the possibility of expanding our range of vehicles in this country. We will not increase the prices across the board at the start of 2016 but will continue to monitor all influencing factors. In the interest of our customers we continue to provide the best product experience and customer services at competitive prices.”
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has invested over RM 800 million since 2003, to assemble, distribute and market Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles domestically.
EEVs are a step into the future so let’s hope the powers that be continue this incentive for all manufacturers. It can only bring about positive things for our market.
