Increased demand for the new Mercedes Benz A Class compact premium hatchback is proving too much for the company to handle. Demand has escalated in the recent past with the company already recording 40,000 orders even before their A Class can be launched in important markets like North America. This is making it mandatory for the company to outsource some of it's A Class production activities to Valmet Automotive, a Finnish contract manufacturing firm to assist the company in production of 100,000 units of Mercedes Benz A Class starting from 2013 to 2016.
Mercedes Benz plants both in Rastatt, Germany and Kecskemét, Hungary are working at maximum capacity and it would be impossible to cope with the added demand even though the company has taken a decision to move into a three shift process at their Rastatt plant from coming fall. Signing up Valmet to assist in production will ensure that customers are assured of timely deliveries which will work to the company's favor.
Mercedes Benz A Class in the compact segment possesses engine ratings ranging from 80 kW to 155 kW. The vehicle is highly fuel efficient and low on auto emissions from 98g CO2/km. It possesses some of the best features in safety standards and is fitted with radar supported Collision Prevention Assist system. Prices in Germany commence from €23,978.50 (Rs 16.32 lacs or $29,068) for A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
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